Just getting started in the world of online dating? Give yourself the best chance of meeting someone special by creating a unique and well created profile. The following ten tips should be a great place to start.
1. Post several high quality photos of yourself.
This is hugely important. A potential match on an online dating website is six to eight times more likely to respond to you if you have photos of yourself posted in your profile. A couple of pieces of advice relating to your photos. Make sure they are recent and up to date. Post at least one head shot of yourself, with no one else in the photo. Take a number of shots of yourself before posting, in order to create the most flattering picture. Another quick note: don’t post a lot of pictures that include you and your friends. This is about you, not your friends.
2. Fill out the entire “About Me” section.
Take the time and energy to completely publish a profile of yourself. Include your likes and dislikes, your passions and all relevant details about yourself. Above and beyond your characteristics, you should devote some serious time to writing a positive and creative description of who you are and what you are looking for.
3. Use spell check and edit your writing for proper grammar.
You want to give the impression that you are intelligent and capable. While it may not seem like it is a big deal, it is actually really important. Make sure to spell correctly and use proper grammar. Don’t use texting short cuts to communicate.
4. Be positive and enthusiastic in profile.
By remaining upbeat and positive in your profile, you project the best part of yourself. People respond to positivity and passion. You want to find someone who is interesting and fun to be around–that is exactly how you want to appear to other people who will be looking at your profile.
5. Be truthful, emphasizing your best personal traits.
There is a tendency in the online dating world to embellish and exaggerate. While obviously it is important to put your best foot forward, definitely refrain from posting details about yourself that are not true. When you inevitably meet someone in person, the truth will come out then. It’s awkward and a bad way to start a relationship by misleading someone else.
The best strategy in this regard is to do a great job describing the parts of your personality that are both true and exciting. Everyone has the ability to project a side of them that is interesting, exciting and attractive to others.
