Your title and bio are the two most-read pieces of text on your profile. This article shows how to edit them and what makes them work.
Editing your title
- Dashboard → Profile tab
- Find the field labeled “Professional title”
- Type your new title
- Click Save changes
What works as a title
- One clear sentence, max ~80 characters
- Says what you DO, not what you’ve achieved (“Author of…” not “Best-selling author of…”)
- Avoids jargon — the goal is fast comprehension
Editing your bio
Two bio fields:
- Short bio — 2-3 sentences, used in directory listings and below your name on the profile
- Long bio — 4-6 paragraphs, the full story, displayed on your profile page
Edit both in the same Profile tab. The long bio supports basic formatting — paragraphs, bold, italics. No images or HTML.
Bio formula that works
Paragraph 1: Who you are and what you do. Paragraph 2: Your origin story or unique angle. Paragraph 3: Specific impact or accomplishments. Paragraph 4: What you’re working on now. Optional paragraph 5: Personal note (family, hobbies, what makes you human).
How often should you update?
Title: rarely — only if your role genuinely changes.
Bio: every 6-12 months. Outdated bios feel dead. If your last paragraph mentions a project from two years ago, it’s time for a refresh.
Common bio mistakes
- Writing in third person, then realizing it sounds detached
- Listing every job you’ve held since college
- Burying the lead — putting the most interesting fact in paragraph 4 instead of paragraph 1
- Being vague (“helping people achieve their potential”) instead of specific (“coaching mid-career engineers transitioning into management”)