5 Ways to Make Your Online Dating Profile Attractive

Aug 20, 2018

If you have chosen to go online dating, you are definitely not alone. It is estimated that over 40 million Americans have tried online dating at one time or other. The search for love and companionship amidst a busy schedule has seen the growth of this system.

When getting ready to tow this route though, one of your major challenges will be setting up your profile. What do you write? What kind of picture would be appropriate? Basically, how can you set up your profile to be attractive to the group of persons you are targeting? In a sea of potential competitors, you want to stand out. Consider 5 ways you can do that.

1. Stay true to yourself

Quite obvious, right? Unfortunately, that is not the case. Many of us look out for tips on how to write a catchy profile and follow the same “tried and tested” formula. The result is a bunch of individuals with similar-looking profiles. Stay true to yourself by representing only things that really describe you. If you are a religious person, say it. If you are into Star Wars, include that. Prefer Game of Thrones, write that. This will help those viewing your profile to know what to expect and if your interests align.

2. Profile pictures matter

You probably know this already, but it is still worth a mention. Even when you write a really intriguing personal description that catches the attention of all the right persons, we still want to see what you look like. No, we don’t want to see you looking all bad and notorious, except you are looking out for persons with those interests of course. Make sure to smile (genuinely) in your chosen profile picture.

3. What do you desire in a partner?

Aha! Have you told us so much about yourself that you’ve forgotten to tell us who you like? You certainly are not alone, but you aren’t in good company. Letting us know you is great, but we also want to know if you’d like us. The most successful online daters use 70% of their profile to describe themselves, and 30% to describe what they desire in a partner. This increases your chances of receiving messages from those who are genuinely within your spec.

4. Stick with positives

All of us have our list of traits we do not want in a partner. But you don’t have to strike out from the get-go. The “tone” of your profile is revealing of your general mood and can increase or decrease your level of attraction. Rather than speak out against particular “negative” traits, why not use your profile to talk about the positives you desire? Make use of attractive positive words that show just how well-adjusted you are. This will be attractive to those looking to share their life with you. Writing your profile while in a good mood (not immediately after a major heartbreak) is one way to achieve this target.

5. Set up your profile to start conversations

It is your duty to write your profile in a way that lets others find common ground with you. This kind of profile also makes it easy for others to want to strike up conversations with you. You can achieve this by freely expressing yourself, and including little conversation starters in your write up. What are your unique interests that could appeal to your target gender? Keep your profile conversational. You don’t want it to appear like an “About me” school essay. And be specific. Rather than saying you are fun-loving, can you tell us what you consider fun? Many relationships have started online, but you won’t be able to start one if you don’t do it right. Consider this a shopping window where you want to put your best leg forward. When you are done writing your profile, go over it again for errors.