Online Dating Profile Tips for Guys

You’ve gone and done it – you’ve joined the world of online dating. First and foremost, congrats! Believe it or not, it can actually be a ton of fun. But now that you’re here – what do you do? Well, the first step is to create your online dating profile.

Maybe you’ve been in the online dating scene for awhile. In that case, it’s probably time for a profile audit on your end! Regardless of whether you’re new to the online dating scene or simply want to make your profile more effective, here are some tips for you to follow. Get more responses from women you want to talk to and waste less time worrying why no one is emailing you back!

Tip 1: Your Pictures. You’re not still in high school (while you may still be in college). Yearbook photos are out. Make sure that the pictures you post to your online dating profile are not only current, but show you actually doing things. If you like to fish, put up a picture of you fishing with the guys. Love to ski? Show it! But there are definitely a few things that your potential matches don’t want to see in your profile pictures: you with a herd of other women, you with an ex-wife/ex-girlfriend, every picture shows you holding a beer. Just like you don’t want to look at pics of a gal drooling over a bunch of dudes, be discrete with your pictures. Fun and funny is fantastic for showing personality – just don’t go over the line and close the door before it’s even opened with inappropriate photos. On a closing note, make sure you have at least five pictures. Need pictures? Go out with a buddy and a camera for the day!

Tip 2: Your Personality. Yes, you have a personality! Don’t be afraid to express that in your profile. If you like quirky movies, name them. Love Dungeons and Dragons? Say so. Collect peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Well, I hope not, but it’s great to make a joke here and there. Remember – in your profile, you’re not talking to a bunch of your best guy pals. Write for your target audience: women! Share your passions but don’t go into a detailed description of how you disassemble and clean a semi-automatic weapon. And keep things positive – nobody wants to read a laundry list of “don’ts.” Talk about what you love, excites you and what you want in your life.

Tip 3: Be Thorough. Online dating profiles can take forever to fill out, right? Don’t let the length be daunting. The more complete your profile is, the more likely you’re going to attract the kind of woman you’ll enjoy spending time with. From a woman’s point of view, if I see a profile that’s only half complete, it makes me think the guy really isn’t interested in the whole dating process. It’s like a half-finished project sitting in your garage. It has potential, but I can’t really see how awesome it is since it’s not finished yet! If you have to, take a few days to complete your profile before making it visible on the dating site. This way, there’s no pressure to get everything right in one go. Most people haven’t talked about themselves like this…EVER! Cut yourself some slack and don’t feel pressured to perform like a show pony.

Tip 4: Be Picky. Don’t just start throwing out random winks and flirts. Take the time to read a woman’s profile. What looks good on the surface might have a profile that will turn you off or on even more! Just as it’s annoying for you to receive communication from women who are not what you’re looking for in the slightest, think of it from a woman’s perspective as well. A well-written profile coupled with the fact that you took the time to read hers – it gives your potential match a soft place to land when she clicks though to view you!