Getting Started with a Dating Site Profile

Writing Online Dating Profiles

Writing your online dating profile is like writing a good cover letter in a job search -- its sole purpose is to capture the reader's interest so that he or she wants to meet you and learn more. You can market yourself effectively without inventing a whole new persona.
Online daters come across many profiles, so it is important to distinguish yourself. Believe it or not, simple things like checking your spelling, posting a good photo, and keeping the write-up concise and upbeat can be the difference between someone following up with you, or clicking onto someone else.
Most people miss the boat if they don't include a photo in their profile. If you're too shy to include one upfront, make it clear that you will offer a picture, if you feel a connection with someone who writes to you. You should be aware that many, if not most, people won't even look at a profile if there isn't a photo included with it.


Don't Post too Many Pictures

I know you have many cute looks -- on the go, with your family, or with that really great tan last year in Brazil -- but resist the urge to post more than a couple of photos or else you'll overwhelm your audience who won't have a clue which photo you actually look like now. Don’t confuse viewers about what you look like nowadays.

Create a Truthful Profile

· Be concise but specific to ensure you capture the reader's interest. Instead of saying, "I love to travel" mention the best trip you've ever taken. Replace "I have a good sense of humour" with something witty. Bottom line: show doesn’t tell!
· Don’t justify why you're online and say things like, "My mother made me do this but I hate online dating" Stay upbeat and humorous and you're more likely to get noticed.
· Have someone else (preferably of the opposite sex) proof your profile to make sure it flows, highlights your best qualities and is free of spelling and grammatical errors.
· Remember -- online dating is like speed dating -- you have a very small window to make your impression.
Finally, a note about honesty -- not telling the truth about your relationship status, the way you currently look, or exaggerating certain characteristics has become the cardinal online dating sin.
It's generally not a good idea to embellish too much since a big part of dating is about expectations. And really, do you want to start out dating someone new by being dishonest?
It is true that online dating can be like a big bargain sale -- you may have to sift through some junk to find the pearls. Don't let that stop you. There are some amazing people waiting to meet you online.

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