I'm going to be honest with you—I built Jottings because I was tired of treating my microblog like a ghost town. You pour your thoughts into posts, but where do readers actually go? They land on your home feed, scroll through jots, and then... nothing. No clear path forward.
That's where the info page comes in.
Your /info page is your "link in bio"—except it's actually part of your site. It's where you tell visitors who you are, what you do, and most importantly, what you want them to do next. Think of it as the glue that holds your entire presence together.
Why Your Info Page Matters
Before I explain how to build one, let me tell you why it actually matters.
Your home page shows your latest thoughts. Your info page shows your intentions. It's the difference between "here's what I'm thinking about" and "here's who I am and why you should care." One is streaming consciousness. The other is intentional design.
When someone discovers your microblog, they don't just want to read random jots. They want to understand the bigger picture. They want to know if you're a writer, a developer, a designer, or someone exploring ideas in public. They want to know if they should follow you, visit your main site, or subscribe to your newsletter.
Your info page answers those questions.
Building Your Info Page: The Basics
Creating an info page in Jottings is straightforward, but designing it well takes thought. Here's how I approach it.
Start with Your About Content
In your site settings, you'll find a section for "About" content. This is where you write about yourself in markdown format. No word count limits, just pure flexibility.
I recommend starting with a short paragraph—two or three sentences—that captures who you are. Don't overthink it. "I'm a developer exploring the intersection of simplicity and design." Done. That's better than a 500-word essay about your entire professional history.
Then, if you want to add more context, do it. Talk about what topics you write about. Mention your interests. Keep it human. Remember, people are reading this, not a resume parser.
Add Custom Navigation Links
Here's where the info page becomes powerful: custom links.
You can add a "links" section with custom navigation items. This is your chance to direct traffic exactly where you want it to go. Common examples:
For writers: Link to your newsletter signup or Substack feed For developers: Link to your GitHub or portfolio site For creators: Link to your shop, Patreon, or latest project For anyone: Link to your social profiles or email
The beauty of custom links is that you control the order, the text, and where they point. You're not at the mercy of a "link in bio" tool that only lets you add ten links. You're building a real navigation experience.
When I set up the links on my info page, I thought about intent. What do I want visitors to do? Subscribe to my newsletter (primary). Check out my main site (secondary). Find me on social media (tertiary). So that's the order I put them in.
Designing for Conversion (Without Being Sleazy)
Here's where I think most "link in bio" tools fail: they feel transactional. Click this. Buy that. Sign up here. No thanks.
Your info page should feel like a natural extension of your microblog. It should reflect your voice and values, not look like a sales funnel from 2012.
That said, you can absolutely design with intention. Here's how I think about it:
Be Clear About the First Action
What's the one thing you most want people to do? Read your newsletter? Visit your portfolio? Join your community? Put that first. Make it obvious, but not aggressive.
In Jottings, your custom links appear in order, so lead with your primary conversion goal. Don't bury it.
Use Markdown for Formatting
Your about section supports full markdown formatting. Use it. Bold the important parts. Create headings. Break up walls of text.
When people read on the web, they scan. They don't read word-by-word. Use formatting to guide their eyes to what matters most. "Join 5,000+ readers" is more effective than "5,000+ readers subscribe to my newsletter" because your brain spots the bold text first.
Keep It Authentic
I can't stress this enough: authenticity converts better than hype. If you're excited about something, that comes through. If you're forcing it, people feel that too.
Write your info page like you're explaining yourself to a friend. Explain why you created your microblog, what you get out of it, and why someone should stick around. That honesty is your competitive advantage.
The Complete Picture
Let me walk you through what a solid info page looks like:
The headline: Your name or brand (automatic)
The about section: A 2-3 sentence intro + optional details about what you write about
The custom links: Ordered by importance:
- Newsletter signup
- Main website or portfolio
- GitHub/Twitter/social profile
- Email or contact form
- Anything else relevant to your goals
Visual consistency: Your site banner (if you have one) appears at the top, reinforcing your brand
This entire experience lives at /info on your site. It's permanent. It's part of your site structure, not some third-party service that could disappear tomorrow.
One More Thing: Track What Works
After you set up your info page, pay attention to how people interact with it. Which links get clicked? Do people actually convert on your primary CTA, or do they go somewhere else?
You probably won't have detailed analytics built into Jottings, and honestly, that's fine. Simple observation is often enough. Do people subscribe to your newsletter? Great, that link is working. Do people only ever visit your GitHub? Maybe your newsletter signup isn't compelling, or maybe your audience just cares about your code.
Adjust based on what you learn. Info pages aren't static. They evolve as your goals change.
The Bigger Picture
Your Jottings site is a real site. It's not a landing page. It's not a Twitter replacement. It's your actual digital presence, complete with an about page, a home feed, archives, and a way for people to understand who you are.
That takes the pressure off. You don't need to optimize everything for virality. You can be yourself, build something that matters to you, and let the right people find you.
The info page is just the starting point. It's the bridge between "I found this person's thoughts interesting" and "I want to follow them, support them, or work with them."
Build yours thoughtfully. Make it reflect who you are. Then let it do its job.
Ready to turn your microblog into a real digital home? Set up your info page with custom links and compelling about content. Your info page is waiting at /info on your site.