5 Hints to a Successful Online Profile
Several small mistakes on an online dating profile can prevent the outcome you are looking for. These apply to everyone, not just yourself. For instance, if the man or woman whose profile you look at make these mistakes, you may not get the long term relationship or repeat dates you were expecting or looking for. So, to keep things going smoothly, we advise these 5 key aspects to make your online dating profile shine:
1) Check, double check, and triple check your profile for grammatical errors.
If this is not your strong suit, have a friend (or two) look it over and provide feedback. If you are embarrassed to do so, or would rather your friend not know you are trying online dating, you can type what you think to be good, copy to email, and send to us for review for free. We will get back to you within twelve hours.2) Be as descriptive as possible.
No one wants to see something as simple as "I like hockey. I eat Chinese food." The profile information should be quite descriptive of your likes, interests, goals, accomplishments, etc. If you feel hockey and Chinese food should go into the profile, try and say something like: "I enjoy going to see hockey games when I can. The Pittsburgh Penguins are my favorite team, but any hockey game - in person or on TV - is better than none. I have tried several different types and styles of foods, and have found that Chinese food is my favorite. I am always up for finding a new Chinese restaraunt (since I am no chef)."3) Make sure to mention your goals
We touched on this earlier, but the opposite sex wants to see someone with goals in mind. If you just stick to favorite sports teams, food preferences, favorite TV shows and movies, this will not convince people that you are a motivated person. Granted, this does not have to look like a resume for a job, but some inclination of hope for success is attractive. Even people who do not have much going for them will be attractive with a clear set of realistic (and sometimes unrealistic) goals.4) Make sure your main profile picture is a good one
Several tips could go inside this paragraph, but we will only go into a few. First, maintain eye contact with the camera. Just as in real life, it is important for you opposite to be able to see your eyes. If there are other poses you prefer and want people to see, put them in as sub pictures. Also, with the popularity of cell phone cameras and webcams, an easy shot is tempting, but often fatal. Use a somewhat high quality photo from a real camera (digital or otherwise) for that main profile picture. On a final note, dress as you normally would. If you end up meeting the other, it can be quite a challenge to keep up with your profile picture all the time - or you risk disappointing the other.5) Be Honest
This is unquestionably the most important tip of all. If you are dishonest in your profile, it will lead to disappointment later on. For example, if you are a man, do not try and lure women in by saying, "I like nature walks" when you know for certain that going on any such walk would be like pulling teeth for you. The very first time she wants to go on a nature walk, you will probably gladly go with her. Maybe even the second or third time. But, sooner or later, you will begin to exhibit behavior that shows disinterest - and that can easily label you as a dishonest person. Since there are so many people out there, it would be best to find someone who likes "you" for "you." If you are a lady who likes to street luge and are looking for a partner who does as well, rest assured that person is out there!Updates to Come: We are constantly looking for ways to improve our site. Soon, we will have more helpful advice for setting up your online profile, finding the right person, and first date tips. Bookmark our page and check back regularly!
Helpful eBooks
We have come across (and read) a couple of helpful books to assist when you do move from online dating to the real deal. I (Erica) really like Catch Him Keep HimWe need your help! We need reviews written by Someth.in viewers on these books. If you take us up on our recommendations, please just drop us a line (any one of us) and let us know how you liked them - and if they were able to change your lives! We will only use your first name, or initials if you would prefer.
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