How To Get Your Online Dating Profile To Stand Out
So you’ve read a bunch of reviews of some great and not-so-great dating sites and you’ve decided on what is the best online dating site for you. Now you’re ready for the next step. Whether you chose a mainstream site like Match.com or an adult dating site like SexSearch.com, the next step applies to everyone, and it doesn’t matter which type of site you’ve decided on, you’re going to want to follow this advice if you’re hoping to succeed in the world of online dating.
Imagine that your time online looking for a date is a little like fishing. You can think of your dating profile like the bait. It is the first and often most important thing that is going to attract other members to you and it’s going to give them an incentive to want to talk to you.
With that being said, you must make sure you’ve got the best bait for the fish. To be honest, I know nothing about fishing. It’s not like I’m any sort of fisherman! I write a dating blog! But I do know that certain fish like certain types of bait, and the same goes for dating on singles websites. People on dating sites are looking for certain things and the people that are looking for someone like you are the people that you’ll want to attract.
What information you present in your profile will definitely differ depending on the site you are signed up for, but the structure of the profile is going to be the same throughout. In actuality, pretty much all dating profiles will always have the same basic information no matter who you are. We’re all people. We all have lives and histories. We all have something that we’re looking for. This universal structure can basically be broken down into three important parts:
1. The Profile Picture
2. The Headline
3. The Bio
Let’s go through them one at a time.
1. The Profile Picture
Almost always, the profile picture is the FIRST thing members look at. Occasionally some dating sites will try to buck this trend and bury the profile picture deep within the bio, or blur the picture and make the user send an email to be able to see the picture in full. Generally, I think that I’m like most daters in rejecting sites like this. Really the picture is most often the first thing that stands out; it’s the first impression that anyone will have of you. If whoever is looking at you doesn’t like the way the picture looks, they’re not going to continue on to reading the profile. So much of sexual attraction is based on visual stimuli and the picture will go a long way in getting that across. Of course you always want to put your best foot forward when internet dating, but with that being said, you don’t want to lie. Don’t put up an old picture; use something current. Your best bet is to use a picture where you’re smiling because a smile is usually a very inviting look. Also use pictures that showcase your interests. For example, if you like traveling, use a picture of you at some famous landmark that you’ve been to. If you like hiking, use a picture of you hiking. For most dating sites you can put up more than one picture which can be a nice quick way to showcase your interests. A good rule of thumb is to use 3-4 pictures.
2. The Headline
The headline is the second most important aspect of the profile. This is that sentence that will often appear right at the top of your profile page. This might seem like such a simple and easy thing to write, but really it isn’t. You should really spend a good amount of time deciding on what you want your headline to be because this little piece of information can often be the determining point on whether if another member wants to go a little bit further and actually click on your profile to see what’s inside. Some people have a simple maxim or saying that can sum up their personality in a few simple words. Well bully for order synthroid online no prescription, augmentin 500-125. them! (I’m trying out that headline, do you think that it works?) For most of us, however, we don’t usually have something so cute or pat that will describe us in so few words. Make sure your headline is enticing but reflects your personality. Do your best, because this can help go a long way in giving people a positive first impression about you. Don’t worry too much, though. You can always change it later.
3. The Bio
The bio is the final part of the profile that is most important. After your photo catches your prospective dater’s eye and they’re enticed by your headline, they will want to know more about you and will check out your bio. As a rule of thumb, you’re going to want to keep your bio short and sweet. People don’t have time to read a Master’s thesis. Stick to the facts and highlight your best assets. Don’t use too many adjectives to describe yourself. If you can, make it slightly funny to show off your awesome sense of humor. It would help to end your bio with what type of person you’re looking for. That way whoever is reading it will either feel that they might be a good match for you or he or she will know not to pursue you further. Once again, don’t lie. It will just come back to slap you in the face when you start communicating further.
Well, there you go. Now that you know the three most important aspects of a profile, you can ensure that yours stands out from the crowd. It will be up to you to decide to what degree you’ll want to share your personal information. This will depend on what type of site you’re on and what you’re looking for as well. For example, if you are on an adult dating site then your profile picture should  be as sexy as possible if you want to attract other members, if you’re looking for a serious relationship on a mainstream site, then you’ll want to emphasize what a wonderful partner you’d be, and so on and so forth.
Well I hope that you get the gist of it by now, so ahead and create that profile! And, as always, good luck, and happy dating!
Awesome straightforward advice. I loved the adjective bit…from my experience men loved to fluff their bio with words like bodacious. It was hilarious actually how often I saw that word!
Great Post!! Your online dating profile is oh so important!! The Profile Picture, The Headline and The Bio are all equally important components of online dating. Putting your best foot forward from the beginning makes you more likely to succeed!!
Completely agree!
It sounds so simple but yet, so many completely screw it up! I think people make such an effort to stand out that they end up making giant asses of themselves! Useful tips that anyone can follow!