Contributed by: DatingBlogger on Friday, July 16 2010 @ 09:03 am
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Improving views on your dating profile is mostly dependent on your headline, profile photo, and any miscellaneous content available at first glance.
Your headline: your headline should represent you in some way. If brevity is not your forte, try to find a way to summarize the content of your profile. Are you an edgy movie buff? A concert pianist with an eye for fashion? By picking out a few key aspects of your profile, you can give users a quick glimpse into your life.
Warning: Avoid words like “normal” and “ordinary” -- both in your headline and profile in general. “I’m just a normal guy/girl” doesn’t tell the reader anything relevant about you. If you’re anything other than normal, it’s sure to come across in your profile without your disclaimer. Likewise with words like “fun” and “easy going.” Instead of describing yourself in these ways, try to think of concrete examples. Everyone has different ideas of what it means to have fun. Are you fun because you like to play sports? Are you fun because you’re really into board games? Because you like to go to the museum? Or hang out at the beach? By explaining what activities you enjoy, the reader and potential match will be better able to determine what kind of “fun” he or she is interested in having with you.
Profile photo: having a profile picture will increase your profile views exponentially. If you don’t have one on hand, ask a friend to shoot a picture for you, preferably with natural light for a clear shot. Avoid pictures that are blurry or grainy. Headshots usually work best for the profile picture, as they show off your best and most accessible feature: your face!
Depending on the dating website you use, some sites will show miscellaneous parts of your profile in the search results. Use it as an opportunity to put your best foot forward and make sure it counts! If there’s something particularly special or interesting about you, make sure you include it in the space viewable in the search results to pique the interest of viewers.