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If you read our blog post on how to customize your Twitch channel then you know that adding in a bio is essential and a great way to introduce yourself to potential new followers. Consider your Twitch bio your elevator pitch—you have 30 seconds to let someone visiting your Twitch profile get an idea of what your content is about and decide whether or not to follow you and support your channel. It’s also important to note that your bio appears in search results on Twitch, which can actually drive visitors to your channel even if they were initially in search of someone else.
In today’s blog post, we’ll expand on the key information that should be included in your Twitch bio and provide some examples to get you started.
Quick Tips for Your Twitch Bio
Before sharing examples of what we consider impactful Twitch bios, we wanted to share some things to keep in mind when writing your bio.
- Your bio must be 300 characters or less
- Your bio should be a balance of professional and persona and give readers an idea of who you are with tying it into your channel’s content
- Don’t shy away from sharing interesting hobbies
- Add your preferred pronouns
- Try a dash of humor to make your bio more engaging
- Try to convey what makes you unique from other streamers in your niche
- Remember to link your social media profiles (which will appear to the right of your bio)
General Twitch Bio Template
At the very least, your bio should answer the following questions:
- Who are you?
- What do you do/what value does your Twitch channel add to viewers?
- What do you want people reading to do/CTA? (i.e., follow me)
Below is a quick Twitch bio template to get you started:
Welcome to {channel name}! My name is {name} (pronouns), a lover of all things [blank–something related to your niche]. Look forward to seeing a ton [blank] on my channel and the occasional [blank] because I can’t resist. Follow my channel and socials! xX
This is how the bio would read for a beauty Twitch Channel:
Welcome to MakeupCafe! My name is Mika (she/her), your hostess and lover of all things beauty. Look forward to seeing a ton of makeup tutorials + unboxing, and the occasional TikTok famous Starbucks drink because I can’t resist. Follow my channel and socials! xX
Examples of Stellar Twitch Bios
In a world of amazing Twitch creators, there are a ton of great examples of Twitch bios. Below are just a handful of examples that you can use for inspiration (not emulation).
Example: TiffanyWitcher
In this example, streamer TiffanyWitcher does a fantastic job of calling out accolades while also throwing in a fun, relatable hobby. Reading this bio will likely cause fans of charity work, Jojo, or both to drop an instant follow.
Example: elfYou
elf is an affordable beauty brand that built its Twitch community (ELFYou) to connect with beauty-loving gamers. The company’s bio is short and sweet but conveys its message very well.
Example: BlackGirlGamers
BlackGirlGamers is not an individual but rather an organization for an underserved community of gamers. The bio for this Twitch channel conveys what the org is about and the value that it provides on and off Twitch.
Example: DEERE
Not only does Deere make it very clear what you’ll find on her channel, but she also makes sure that if drag and video games are your thing, you can follow her other socials to get a dose on those platforms as well. Also, she doesn’t shy away from including her email, which we can assume is to connect with brands.
Example: MsAshRocks
Similarly to a few others on the list, MsAshRocks does an amazing job of calling out some things that are important to her, what you can look forward to seeing on her channel, and a contact for brands that may be interested in connecting.
Example: NickMercs
From reading NICKMERCS Twitch bio, you know he’s a competitive gamer, a gym aficionado, and is active on social media (which is a great place to follow for streaming updates). Not to mention, he was sure to thank his current supporters (because manners matter!).
As you can see, there are quite a few ways to write a brief Twitch bio that conveys who you are and what viewers should expect to see on your channel. We hope this guide helps get you started on your bio today. And remember to follow the official Streamlabs Twitch!