[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":192},["ShallowReactive",2],{"\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-to-put-above-the-fold-on-your-bio-page":3,"\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-to-put-above-the-fold-on-your-bio-page-surround":181},{"id":4,"title":5,"author":6,"body":10,"date":169,"description":170,"extension":171,"image":172,"meta":173,"minRead":174,"navigation":175,"path":176,"seo":177,"stem":178,"updatedAt":179,"__hash__":180},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-to-put-above-the-fold-on-your-bio-page.md","What to Put Above the Fold on Your Bio Page",{"name":7,"avatar":8},"Egon Sale",{"src":9,"alt":7},"\u002Fimg\u002Fblog\u002Fegon_sale.jpeg",{"type":11,"value":12,"toc":155},"minimark",[13,17,20,23,26,31,34,39,42,45,49,52,55,58,61,65,68,72,75,79,82,85,104,107,111,114,117,120,123,126,129,133,136,139,142,145],[14,15,16],"p",{},"If someone only sees the first screen of your bio page, would they know what to do next?",[14,18,19],{},"That question is more important than it sounds.",[14,21,22],{},"The area above the fold carries a disproportionate amount of responsibility. It creates the first impression, frames the page, and often determines whether someone clicks immediately or starts drifting.",[14,24,25],{},"So yes, the top of your page deserves better than \"welcome to my links.\"",[27,28,30],"h2",{"id":29},"what-belongs-at-the-top","What belongs at the top",[14,32,33],{},"Above the fold, your page should usually include four things:",[35,36,38],"h3",{"id":37},"_1-a-clear-identity-cue","1. A clear identity cue",[14,40,41],{},"Who are you, what do you do, or what is this page for?",[14,43,44],{},"This can be a name, title, short positioning line, or compact intro. The key is usefulness.",[35,46,48],{"id":47},"_2-one-primary-cta","2. One primary CTA",[14,50,51],{},"This is the main event.",[14,53,54],{},"If your goal is newsletter growth, put the signup front and center.",[14,56,57],{},"If your goal is product sales, lead with the offer.",[14,59,60],{},"If your goal is bookings, do not bury the booking button below unrelated content and hope for the best.",[35,62,64],{"id":63},"_3-visual-confidence","3. Visual confidence",[14,66,67],{},"The page should feel current, branded, and intentional. This is where imagery, layout, spacing, and style earn their keep.",[35,69,71],{"id":70},"_4-a-hint-of-trust","4. A hint of trust",[14,73,74],{},"One line of proof can go a long way. A testimonial, a stat, a media mention, or a small line of context helps people feel less like they are clicking blind.",[27,76,78],{"id":77},"what-does-not-belong-at-the-top","What does not belong at the top",[14,80,81],{},"Just as important as what you include is what you leave out.",[14,83,84],{},"The top of the page is usually not the place for:",[86,87,88,92,95,98,101],"ul",{},[89,90,91],"li",{},"every social icon you have ever collected",[89,93,94],{},"six equal CTAs",[89,96,97],{},"long explanations",[89,99,100],{},"old campaign links",[89,102,103],{},"blocks that compete with the main action",[14,105,106],{},"The fold is prime real estate. Treat it like it matters.",[27,108,110],{"id":109},"why-it-changes-everything","Why it changes everything",[14,112,113],{},"When the top of a page works, the rest of the page feels easier too.",[14,115,116],{},"Visitors have context.",[14,118,119],{},"They understand the page.",[14,121,122],{},"They know what matters most.",[14,124,125],{},"Even if they continue scrolling, they are now exploring from a place of orientation rather than confusion.",[14,127,128],{},"That is a huge difference.",[27,130,132],{"id":131},"a-practical-selfbase-take","A practical Selfbase take",[14,134,135],{},"We think above-the-fold content should act like a strong opening sentence. It should tell the visitor where they are, why it matters, and what to do next without creating extra cognitive load.",[14,137,138],{},"That does not require hype. It requires clarity.",[14,140,141],{},"A good top section should feel almost unfairly easy to understand.",[14,143,144],{},"Which is kind of the point.",[14,146,147,148],{},"Photo source: ",[149,150,154],"a",{"href":151,"rel":152},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1497215842964-222b430dc094?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80",[153],"nofollow","Unsplash",{"title":156,"searchDepth":157,"depth":157,"links":158},"",2,[159,166,167,168],{"id":29,"depth":157,"text":30,"children":160},[161,163,164,165],{"id":37,"depth":162,"text":38},3,{"id":47,"depth":162,"text":48},{"id":63,"depth":162,"text":64},{"id":70,"depth":162,"text":71},{"id":77,"depth":157,"text":78},{"id":109,"depth":157,"text":110},{"id":131,"depth":157,"text":132},"2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z","The top section of your bio page does most of the persuasive work. 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It is structure, hierarchy, relevance, and just enough personality to make people trust what they are about to click.",{"title":188,"path":189,"stem":190,"description":191,"children":-1},"Why “Just Add More Links” Is Usually Bad Advice","\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy-just-add-more-links-is-usually-bad-advice","blog\u002Fwhy-just-add-more-links-is-usually-bad-advice","More options can feel generous, but on a bio page they often create hesitation. Clarity tends to be much more helpful than abundance.",1779345151901]