The Perfect Online Profile…??
Which online dating sites are you registered with? Match.com? Yahoo!Personals? eHarmony.com? PerfectMatch.com? Lavalife.com?
Whether you’re a member of any or all of the aforementioned matchmaking sites, one of the gazillion I didn’t mention or even if you haven’t yet joined one but you know you want to, I can teach you how to create an absolutely irresistible online dating profile that is sure to net you more requests for contact than you’ll know what to do with.
Be prepared, you will be overwhelmed with responses.
The Perfect Picture
You know the old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. When it comes to online dating the right picture can translate into thousands of hits for your profile.
Your should submit a profile picture that showcases how attractive (note that I said attractive, not pretty, gorgeous or beautiful) you are, reveals your personality, reflects your values and whets the viewer’s appetite for more. The idea here is to make prospects want to learn more about you and, eventually, want to meet you.
It’s not necessary to have professional portraits taken, but it is essential that your profile picture be clear, easily visible and flattering. This is the time to put your best face forward.
Wear an outfit you would wear on a date. It should be sexy, not slutty, and should reflect your taste, style and individuality. It should make you stand out from the crowd. The outfit you wear for your profile should scream “Wow!” If you don’t have an outfit like this in your closet, go buy one.
You should wear just enough makeup to accentuate your best features and minimize the appearance of blemishes. Pay special attention to your eyebrows and eyelashes. You want to draw attention to your beautiful eyes because that’s where potential suitors will look to find clues about what type of person you are.
Your hair should be freshly washed and styled. If you need a haircut or a touch up on your color or perm, get it done before posing for your profile picture.
Of course, you should flash your brightest, sweetest, most sincere smile for the camera. After all, you want prospective dates to know how contagiously happy you are and how much fun it would be to spend time with you.
Your body language should communicate that you are warm, approachable and sincere. Practice poses that send this message in front of a mirror. Don’t have your picture taken until you can assume the pose you decide best communicates this message about you easily and naturally.
Descriptions That Dazzle
Here is where you will need to take a cue from marketing gurus, sales professionals and advertising copywriters.
Your profile description should make you sound like a dream date and potential wife, not a hookup or booty call. Who wants to start a relationship with woman who practically advertises that she is promiscuous? You want to tantalize not tease.
Use adjectives that both honestly describe you and clearly communicate that you are a wonderful catch. Adjectives such as “successful,” “honest,” “fun-loving,” “adventurous” and “faithful” tell a lot about a person. Take some time to reflect on who you are and what you want people to know about you. Brainstorm adjectives that convey that information. Incorporate those adjectives into your profile description.
Don’t hesitate to include a brief anecdote that captures your personality and sense of humor. Keep it real, and keep it short.
A Word of Caution
Be careful about what and how much information you reveal about yourself on dating sites. You don’t want to lead stalkers, pests and other undesirables to your doorstep or your workplace. Do provide information in your description that lets readers know you are worth knowing. Do not provide so much information that you make yourself an easy target for unwanted attention.
A Note About Social Networking Sites
If you maintain a profile on MySpace, Facebook, Friendster or other social networking sites, or if you maintain a profile on YouTube, make sure the information in your profiles for these sites is consistent with the information you provide in your online dating profile. Web savvy online dating site users frequently check these sites to weed out undesirables. Also, make sure you follow my advice about creating the perfect picture when you submit photos or videos to social networking sites.
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