Ways To Make Your Online Dating Profile Stand Out – RSVP eHarmony: Online Dating Australia
Creating an online dating profile can be scary. After all, it’s not always easy to big yourself up without sounding conceited or (even worse) desperate. So, we’ve spoken to the experts to get their top tips on making your online dating profile work for you.
Recent TV programme research coupled with the news that relationships formed on the web last longer, has put online dating firmly on our agenda. But it can be tricky navigating the dating site world, so we’ve spoken to the experts to give you these top tips on making the most of your profile and spotting a great potential partner.
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ONLINE PROFILE:
1. Ask your friends for help: ‘Get a friend to help you write your profile. Sometimes they know you better than you know yourself.’
2. Avoid clichés: ‘Even if you do like “walking on the beach” or “drinking wine in front of a roaring fire” leave it out – everyone says that,’ warns eHarmony’s relationship advice expert Jenni Trent-Hughes. ‘Think of something interesting that could be a conversation starter.’ Click below to Register Online!
3. List sociable hobbies: ‘People have to imagine how they’ll fit into your life, so describing yourself as a “bookworm and internet addict” makes them feel they’d never see you,’ explains match.com’s relationship expert Kate Taylor. ‘Play up your love of anything sporty, outdoorsy or public – like concerts and exhibitions.’ Click below to Register Online!
4. Choose action shots: ‘Profile photos that demonstrate you playing your guitar or downhill skiing – even if your face isn’t showing – get more messages.
5. Stay positive: ‘Avoid negative tones and always be positive about yourself. Your profile is essentially your dating CV. You wouldn’t want a future employer to read anything negative, so why would you want a potential partner to read anything that isn’t positive?’
6. Be honest: ‘Lying doesn’t get you anywhere in the dating world. ‘Honesty is the best policy!’
7. Be specific: Talk in specifics to give a full flavour of who you are. If you love traveling, say where your favorite place is and why. Anything concrete like this brings you alive to anyone reading.
8. Update regularly: ‘Keep your profile up to date. ‘Make the effort to renew your profile on a regular basis with relevant information about yourself.’
9. Check your grammar: Many people find poor grammar and spelling a turn off, and the best of us can make mistakes, so be careful on this point. ‘Put your profile into Word and use your computer spell check for peace of mind.’
10. Say cheese: ‘In a recent poll, we found that 96 per cent of people would rather see a big, happy grin in a profile photo than a sexy pout.
Say Cheese! 96% of People would rather see a big smile!
11. Choose recent photos: If they are more than a year old, don’t use them. ‘One of the most frequent complaints I hear is “they may have looked like that once but they certainly don’t look like that now”. Looking better in the flesh is better than the reverse.’
12. Keep it short and sweet: ‘You wouldn’t introduce yourself to someone in a bar with your entire life history, so don’t do it online,’. ‘Women have a tendency to write too much because we enjoy reading long profiles. Men are not like us! Imagine you are doing an icebreaker introduction where you have to sum yourself up briefly.’
13. Have fun: ‘Most people want to find someone who can make them laugh, so show people you have a sense of humour,’. ‘If you can make someone laugh, it’s a great icebreaker and could get your conversation off to a great start.’
14. Be the focus: ‘Don’t choose a picture where you are not the main focal point,’ advises Sarah.
15. Summer lovin’: ‘Our latest research found that people in summery photographs were seen as more attractive than in their winter pics,’ says Kate. ‘Go back through your Facebook holiday album and find some recent summertime photos.’
HOW TO SPOT A GOOD DATE:
1. No negativity: ‘If someone mentions anything cynical about relationships or comments about their “annoying” ex, move along,’. ‘You don’t need a date with Mr Angry.’
2. No arrogance: ‘Avoid Mr It’s All About Me,’. ‘It’s good to love yourself but there is a line that should not be crossed.’
3. Check their photos: ‘Are they in a bar or nightclub in every shot? If so, don’t contact them if you’re someone who likes to be in bed by 9pm,’.
4. No waffling: ‘A long and very detailed profile could be an indication of what’s in store when you meet them in person. Nobody likes a waffler,’.
5. Kindness is key: ‘Look for people with a good character,’. ‘A profile that mentions family and friends, volunteering, and enjoying spending time with kids is a good sign.’
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