Ten Tips To A Better Profile

When you decide to join an online dating service, the first thing you will be required to do is write a profile.  This can be very awkward and even intimidating for many people, but it is a vital part of how you present yourself and attract interested matches.

A fun, clever profile tells others all about yourself in a way that lets your personality shine without going overboard or sounding silly.  It is specific but not a laundry list of details; it is honest but not too overwhelming as a first impression.

So how can you make sure your online dating profile is the best it could possibly be?  Here are ten tips to make your profile better than ever:

1.  Write for your audience

The people who read your profile are single and looking for a good match just like you.  Be honest and be yourself, just as you want them to be with you.

2.  Be positive

Nobody wants to read negative, bitter things so put them in your private diary instead of your profile.  Stay upbeat, not downcast.

3.  Don’t focus on what you don’t want

What you pay attention to grows stronger, so focus on the qualities that are most important to you.

4.  Don’t brag

Talking about yourself is good.  Boasting about yourself is bad.  Be careful that you don’t cross that line when writing your profile.

5.  Be unique

Anybody can say they are fun, smart, attractive and the like, so set yourself apart.  Let these qualities come out through your writing instead of putting them in a long list.

6.  Be creative

Reading other profiles is a good way to get a feel for what makes a good profile, but when you find something you like don’t just copy it.  Use your creativity to make it reflect your qualities.

7.  Be specific

Be specific about the activities you enjoy.  You may like mountain biking, but it’s more interesting to talk about your favorite places to go mountain biking.

8.  Avoid clichés

You may be “looking for your best friend” and “ready to find the love of your life” but clichés like these are boring so don’t use them.

9.  Check your spelling and grammar

You may be intelligent and witty, but if you post your profile with spelling and grammar errors, nobody will think so but you.  Try writing your profile using a word processing program first so that you can use the spell check and grammar check functions.  Then just copy and paste into your online profile.

10.  Above all else, be honest

Lying or exaggerating in your profile will get you nowhere.  The truth will come out eventually and someone is bound to get hurt along the way, so avoid the inevitable.  Tell the truth in your profile.