How to Write a Professional Twitter Bio

Innovative educators know that having a great Twitter bio is the way to attract more followers and engage in interesting and focused conversations.  Your bio is your chance to make a great first impression to others.

Here are a few tips on how to create a great bio on Twitter.

1. Have a recognizable headshot
2. Identify your work and your passions
3. Use hashtags in your bio about topics that are important to you
4. Stand out. Here are some ideas on how:
• Write something funny 
• Write something interesting that will make people want to follow you.  
• Share a "call to action"
5. Share your city
6. Share a link back to a site where they can learn more about you

Here's my Twitter profile:

What do you think? Are these good ideas? Do you have others? Did you take away something you find helpful?