# How to Make Your GitHub Profile Stand Out + A Peek at My Profile

Hi everyone! 👋

I want to share some tips on how to make your GitHub profile professional, attractive, and organized — and also give you a quick tour of my own profile at YALDAKHOSHPEY.

Why Having a Strong GitHub Profile Matters

• It creates a great first impression for recruiters and collaborators
• Shows your real projects and skills
• Motivates you and others to learn and contribute

5 Tips to Improve Your GitHub Profile

1. Use a Clear Profile Picture and Write a Concise Bio

• Add a friendly, professional photo
• Mention your skills and technologies you work with
• Add links to your social media or portfolio

2. Create a Profile README

• Make a new repository with the exact same name as your GitHub username
• Add a README.md file in this repo — it will show up on your profile page!
• Use it to introduce yourself, highlight projects, show stats, and add useful links

3. Pin Your Important Repositories

• Pin projects you want visitors to see first
• Keep your pinned repos updated with your best work

4. Add GitHub Stats and Activity Widgets

• Use tools like GitHub Readme Stats to display your contribution graph, language stats, and more
• Make your profile interactive and dynamic with GitHub Actions

5. Keep Your Repos Organized and Documented

• Use clear, descriptive repo names
• Add README files with instructions and explanations
• Group similar projects logically

Quick Example: Creating Your Profile README.md

Feel free to explore my repositories and connect with me!

📫 How to reach me

• Instagram: @yalda_twinn
• LinkedIn: Yalda Twin