Digital Presence Guide 8 of 8

Creating a Strong About Us Page

Before strangers pay on UPI, they want to know who is behind the link. A clear About Us page answers that in one visit — without a corporate speech.

10 min read Digital Presence series India-first, mobile-friendly
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Quick answer

Write your About Us page in five blocks: who you help, why you started, how you work (city, delivery, hours), proof (photos, reviews, years or orders), and one clear next step (WhatsApp, call, or browse the store). Keep it human, specific, and mobile-scannable — not a company brochure.

Why buyers open About before they pay

A customer in Indore likes your Instagram reel, taps the bio link, and almost orders. Then a doubt appears: Is this a real person? Where are they based? What if something goes wrong?

The About Us page is where that doubt gets answered. It is not a place to dump your life story. It is a trust page with a short path from "Who is this?" to "Okay, I'll message them."

If your store is new, this page matters even more than for established brands — you have fewer reviews to lean on.

The 5-block outline that always works

Write in this order. You can expand later; do not skip blocks.

Block 1

Who you help

Block 2

Why you started

Block 3

How you work

Block 4

Proof

Block 5

Clear CTA

1. Who you help

One or two sentences naming the customer and the outcome. Example: "We help busy families in Lucknow get homemade tiffin delivered before 1 PM." Specific beats "we offer quality products."

2. Why you started

A short, true origin — not a TED talk. "Started from our home kitchen in 2023 after neighbors kept asking for extras" is enough. Skip invented mission statements.

3. How you work

City or delivery areas, order process, typical turnaround, languages you support, and when you reply on WhatsApp. This is the practical trust layer.

4. Proof

Photos, years in business, number of orders if real, Google reviews, or a short customer quote with permission. Link to policies if you have them.

5. Clear CTA

One primary action: WhatsApp, call, or browse the catalogue. Secondary can be "View products." Do not offer five equal buttons.

Next step: draft the five blocks in a note, then paste them into your free online store About section. Strengthen trust signals with how to build trust online.

Write like you chat on WhatsApp

If you would never say "leveraging synergies" to a customer, do not write it on the About page. Use the same words you use in replies.

  • Prefer "you" and "we" over "the company."
  • Name your city and neighborhoods when relevant.
  • Keep paragraphs to two or three lines for phone reading.
  • If you serve in Hindi, include at least a short Hindi welcome line.

For service businesses, pair this page with strong service pages. For product sellers, make sure listings follow product description habits so About and catalogue feel like one brand.

Proof and photos that belong on About

Face + workspace

You at the counter, kitchen, or desk — not a random stock smile.

Process proof

Packed orders, tools, certificates, or FSSAI/GST details if you share them.

Customer voice

One short quote or screenshot with permission beats ten empty stars.

Shoot these with the same habits as business photography — daylight, clean background, honest color.

End with one next step customers can take now

After the story, do not leave people hanging. Tell them exactly what to do:

  • "Message us on WhatsApp for today's menu."
  • "Browse the catalogue and place your first order."
  • "Book a free 10-minute call for custom stitching."

Match the CTA to how you already sell. If 90% of orders start on WhatsApp, make WhatsApp the primary button.

Three About Us angles that feel real

Home business

Kitchen-to-customers story

Name the city, the specialty, and how orders close each evening. Photo of the cook and packed boxes. CTA: WhatsApp today's slots.

Local shop going online

Counter + catalogue

"Serving [area] since [year]" with a storefront photo. Explain COD and pickup options. CTA: browse store or visit the shop.

Freelancer / coach

Credentials + who you coach

Who you help, your background in one short paragraph, and a sample result. CTA: book a discovery call or view packages.

About Us mistakes that weaken trust

Only talking about yourself

Lead with who you help and the outcome they get.

No city or contact

Hidden location and phone make buyers assume the worst.

Stock-only imagery

Fake teams photograph poorly against a real WhatsApp chat.

No CTA at the end

A nice story without a next step wastes the visit.

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FAQs

For most small businesses, 250 to 500 words is enough if you cover who you help, why you started, how you work, proof, and a CTA.
Write in the language your customers already message you in. Many shops mix a short Hindi welcome with an English page, or the reverse.
You or your team, your workspace, and one proof shot. Avoid relying only on unrelated stock photos.
Yes — new businesses need it more because they have fewer reviews. Be honest about being new and clear about how to reach you.
Link it from the menu or footer, and add a short trust block on the homepage so buyers can reach it in one tap.
Talking only about yourself. Lead with who you serve and the outcome, then share your story and proof.
Usually no. Keep prices on product and service pages. About is for trust and the next step.
Reuse the core story, but shorten it for Instagram. Keep the full version with contact details and a CTA on your store About page.

Your story belongs on a store customers can trust.

Talk to the Futkar team, publish your About page, and share one link on WhatsApp.

No large upfront investment. No developers required.