Creating Your HubPages User Profile with Relevant Information

You may wonder what is so important about creating a user profile on HubPages. An evident thought! But, let me tell you there is something very important about it. Your profile information creates an image of your personality among many other users – the so called hubbers. So, it might be vital to think about creating a user account that makes an appeal in this HubPages community. Your profile is not just about creating a username and setting up your password. It is about generating a strong base that is worth and easy for others writers to remember you as you grow older as a HubPages writer. So let’s take a quick look at the keys areas for creating a user account.

The basic step to start with HubPages is to create an account with relevant information about yourself. Once you go to the homepage of this web site, you are all set to open your account with some necessary information.

Username: It is one of the most important elements of your account. As per HubPages’ guidelines, you will not be able to change your username once you have created your account. So, think of a unique username that may be related to expressing yourself in one word, to the category of articles you plan to write, or to something specific that describes you in a different way. Remember that most fellow writers will remember you through your name that you display through your user account. So better think of a very relevant name to display. Needless to mention, you need to provide a password that you like to remember. Refer to the HubPages learning center for more guidelines on Setting Up Your Account - Choosing a Username.

Profile Photo: It is also very useful to upload a photo that you want to display on your profile page. The photo can be an “avatar” that represents you or your real picture that will help people to remember you by face. While doing this, remember to follow the rules set by HubPages.

The photo you upload must be in a specific format - jpg, gif, or png are the only allowed formats for the photo to be uploaded on your profile page.

• The photo you select must be of high resolution, since HubPages will by default suggest you to crop your photo once you attempt to upload one to your profile.
• The size of photo you upload must be within the permissible size limit – 8 megabytes.
• The photo you upload must not represent any sort of adult content.

For more guidelines on uploading a profile photo on your HubPages account, refer to Setting Up Your Account - Uploading Your Pic.

Bio: This is one area where you get a good opportunity to let the world know about you in a bit. It might be really good to provide a short bio about yourself explaining where you belong to, what you have been doing, and your core interests. However, your bio may have something different and interesting about you. Remember, as you grow in the HubPages community, people will refer to your profile to know you better. So, make the best use of this element to define the person in you.

For a detailed instruction on building a bio for your HubPages account, refer to Setting Up Your Account - Writing Your Bio.

All of these basic elements in your user profile are quite important and therefore you should work on this judiciously. A unique username, a suitable profile photo, and a brief bio in your profile can make a significant impact on building your stance in HubPages. Best of luck!