subject: How to Create a Successful Dating Profile that gets you Attention [print this page] How to Create a Successful Dating Profile that gets you Attention
Your online dating profile is to successful dating as what a good business card is to getting you new business. You want it to accurately reflect who you are, give just enough information to piqu their interest, as well as provide your contact data.
The best advice is to first and foremost, be honest! It's tempting to falsify information such as submitting a photo of someone you think others might be attracted to, but it's not a long-term strategy. Lieing of any kind is just not a good idea including about your height, weight, age, job or anything else for that matter.
If you are going to include a photo, and you should because that alone will get you twice the traffic of not including it, then you want it to be friendly and maybe even a little seductive in nature. You don't have to be a super model, the majority of people are not and they are looking for someone 'normal' just like them. Be sure to present yourself in a flattering shot where you are smiling - nobody wants to hang around a Debbie downer.
Often the user name of a person is a first clue as to what you are really like and even what kind of relationship you are looking for. Make your user name interesting and appropriate in a way that highlights your best features.
In the world of online dating, confidence is an asset. It's no different than meeting someone at the office or grocery store, you have to exude a strong belief in yourself as a person. In no way talk down or negative about yourself, that is a turnoff for 99% of people. So is arrogance and anger. Be friendly and light-hearted as well as provide and honest assessment of your magnificent qualities.
Try to stand out from the crowd by highlighting what makes you different, special and even unique. If you are specific about your interest, hobbies, likes and dislikes, you are more likely to attract someone who is looking for those qualities and may even be just like you. This kind of information is also often a very good way for interested parties to break the ice in an email.
Keep the tone of your profile upbeat and informal and if you can, be funny. People love to be around someone with a sense of humor. You could talk about your favorite things like funny scenes from a movie, the dumbest reality show you have even seen, or maybe the craziest thing you've ever cooked or eaten.
Whatever you do, do NOT include detailed information about your baggage like exes or your personal history with anxiety or nervous breakdowns. You don't want to come across like you are bitter or not over your past experiences.
A really important tip to remember is that you should edit your profile periodically so you can improve your responses to any emails you are receiving. Keep your length to around 250 words - just enough to get them interested and not too much that they click away or fall asleep.
Last but not least - don't come off as desperate or lonely. Just be your original, honest self and show off your natural gifts. Like-minded will find you.
