Keeping It Simple
- Sunday, May 22 2011 @ 09:26 am
- Contributed by: Jet
- Views: 1,439
When it comes to our online dating profiles, we want to make a good first impression. It’s important that we’re informative, but don’t drone on too long; everyone wants to be funny, but it’s one of the most difficult tasks in creating a profile. We want to be able to grab the reader’s attention, but in the right way.
While it’s important to carefully proofread and edit your profile, it is possible to over-think and muddle it up. Yes, it would be nice if your profile had a clever theme that tied together the headline and your closing question; however, is it really the end of the world if you can’t think of one at the moment? Instead of the perfect pun for a headline, Isn’t it more important that your personality shines through?
Remember: an online dating profile is essentially a conversation-starter. You want to provide enough information that the reader can think of a subject to ask you about (without resorting to laundry lists). If possible, it’s good to include a question or two of your own; that way, the reader has something to tell you immediately. A friend of mine decided to title her profile with the headline, “Where can I get the best pizza in Chicago?” As one might imagine, everyone who emailed her had an opinion - and something to talk about right away.
Sometimes simple is the best route to take - and it can apply to all aspects of the dating profile. If you don’t feel clever at the moment, don’t force a joke that falls flat. If you don’t have a fascinating photo or professional headshot for your default picture, just use the clearest, happiest one you have. If you don’t have a witty or informative response to a sidebar question, don’t bother answering it at all. And remember that you can always work on the profile on a different day, or even edit it after it’s been posted. Why muddy the waters when you can just be yourself?
While it’s important to carefully proofread and edit your profile, it is possible to over-think and muddle it up. Yes, it would be nice if your profile had a clever theme that tied together the headline and your closing question; however, is it really the end of the world if you can’t think of one at the moment? Instead of the perfect pun for a headline, Isn’t it more important that your personality shines through?
Remember: an online dating profile is essentially a conversation-starter. You want to provide enough information that the reader can think of a subject to ask you about (without resorting to laundry lists). If possible, it’s good to include a question or two of your own; that way, the reader has something to tell you immediately. A friend of mine decided to title her profile with the headline, “Where can I get the best pizza in Chicago?” As one might imagine, everyone who emailed her had an opinion - and something to talk about right away.
Sometimes simple is the best route to take - and it can apply to all aspects of the dating profile. If you don’t feel clever at the moment, don’t force a joke that falls flat. If you don’t have a fascinating photo or professional headshot for your default picture, just use the clearest, happiest one you have. If you don’t have a witty or informative response to a sidebar question, don’t bother answering it at all. And remember that you can always work on the profile on a different day, or even edit it after it’s been posted. Why muddy the waters when you can just be yourself?
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