There are more and more dating sites where you can register and create a profile. There are various ways to make a profile attractive, so that you receive responses more quickly and therefore find someone you click with more quickly. How do you make your profile interesting, so that people really want to read more about you?
- Online dating
- Always be honest
- The photo on your profile
- Avoid clichés
- Watch your spelling!
- What do you say about yourself?
- Partner requirements
Online dating
Online dating seems to be becoming more and more common and it is a great way to find the love of your life. The first step you need to create on most websites is a profile. You have to show who you are and also arouse interest. How do you actually do this? How do you ensure that someone finds your profile interesting and wants to know more about you?
Always be honest
Being honest is very important. There is a lot of lying on many dating sites. These are often simple lies, such as the age or the photos. However, you must remember that the truth always comes out. Don’t make yourself prettier than you are in your introductory speech. People are quick to believe that something is too good to be true. You can also come across as arrogant if you praise yourself.
The photo on your profile
Provide a clear photo on your profile and make sure it is up to date. Don’t post photos where you were ten kilos lighter or where you were much younger than you are now. Do not post photos of yourself with others (even if you cut them away from the photo) and avoid photos of you partying or going out. Also try to choose a photo of good quality. So not too dark. Also avoid posing while you are half-naked: people will not get the impression that you are very reliable.
Avoid clichés
Avoid clichés in your text. This can be a turn-off and it also doesn’t make you come across as very original. Quoting certain sayings usually adds little. It sometimes seems very original, but many people see it as a letdown. Be careful with this!
Watch your spelling!
Someone who doesn’t have good spelling on his or her profile will probably get a lot fewer responses. This is because people unconsciously make the link between intelligence and spelling. Someone who does not use punctuation marks and makes numerous spelling mistakes comes across as much stupider than someone who has written an almost error-free text.
What do you say about yourself?
A short profile with little information does not appeal to anyone. You can’t do anything with it. However, a profile that is too long can also be a deterrent. You really don’t have to tell everything about yourself. Be clear. Do you like sports? Then tell us which sports! So details are fine, but don’t exaggerate. Keep things secret and make sure there are questions someone can ask after reading your profile. This gives him or her reason to contact you. So try to find a good middle ground.
Partner requirements
Many people indicate what they expect from a partner. These are often very demanding. The more demands you make, the greater the chance that someone will not respond. After all, how can you comply with so many things? So be very careful what you say here, because you can put people off.