What to write on your Buy Me a Malt page

You’ve picked a username and a treat. Now comes the blank bio box. How do you introduce yourself without making it sound like a pitch?

Start with what you’d say to someone who’s just discovered your work. Tell them what you do, who it’s for, and how they can show appreciation if they’d like to. A few clear sentences are enough.

A simple template to start with

“Hi, I’m [name]. I [what you do] for [who it helps]. If you’ve enjoyed my work, you can buy me [your treat]. Thanks for being here!”

Replace the brackets with your own details, then read it aloud. Change anything you wouldn’t normally say. If you share several kinds of work, lead with what people are most likely to know you for.

If you build things

“I’m Tobi. I build small web tools and share the code so other developers can use it. If one of my projects saved you some time, you can buy me a malt. Thanks for checking out my work!”

Name the kind of thing you build. “Free budgeting templates” or “beginner-friendly React examples” gives visitors something concrete to recognise.

If you teach or explain

“I’m Amina. I make biology revision notes for secondary school students. If my explanations helped something click, you can send me a little treat. I’m glad the notes were useful.”

Mention the subject and the people you help. You don’t need to list every qualification to explain why someone might appreciate your work.

If you make art or write

“I’m Ada. I draw everyday Lagos moments and share the stories behind them. If a drawing made you smile, you can buy me a malt here. Thanks for spending time with my art.”

“I’m Femi. I write about finding your feet in your first job. If a piece helped you feel a little more prepared, you can buy me a treat. Thanks for reading.”

Give people a glimpse of your subjects or style. A personal detail can help your page sound like the person behind the work.

If you bring people together

“I’m Chika. I organise our monthly design study sessions and put together the resources afterwards. If the sessions have helped you, you can buy me a malt. Happy to be learning alongside you.”

Be clear about whose page it is. If treats go to you personally, describe them that way so visitors understand what they’re giving to.

Keep the invitation honest and optional

These names and bios are examples. Borrow the structure and make the details your own. If you mention what contributions help you do, be specific and truthful. You don’t need to promise extra work or rewards to give people a way to say thank you.

Before you share your page, check that your bio says what you do, sounds like you, and names the treat you’ve chosen. Open your public page to see how it reads, then use our guide to sharing your BMM link without feeling awkward when you’re ready to put it out there.