I Can’t Believe I’m Doing This!

I can’t believe I’m doing this! / My friend told me about this site, so I thought I’d try it out, etc.

The fact that you're posting a personal ad is the one thing that can't possibly distinguish yourself from anyone else on there. You don't need to make excuses for why you're on a dating site. You probably have the same reason everyone else has: because it makes dating more convenient.

Skip the apologies and move on to what makes you different from other people!

DO the following Always

Some tips you should always take into account when writing up your online dating profile.

1. Write clearly. Avoid using big words to seem impressive. Write for the common man.
2. Promote your unique qualities. There is an advantage to being unique, so abuse it if you can. If you’re doing something out of the ordinary.
3. Edit often. Try to keep yourself fresh and new, even if it means removing/adding info. Hell, keep your “favorites” list updated if you must.
4. Expect little response. No matter how perfect your profile is, don’t expect a flood of responses.

Spontaneous, Social and Adorable

Another great profile example! this is very upbeat and has a real dynamic movement and pace to it, it really reflects the dynamic and spontaneous nature of the person.

I am a very outgoing and social woman. I love meeting new and like minded people. I'm always up for a good time. I'm very caring, funny and cute. I have a lot of energy and am very entertaining and talkative.

I love to be spoiled by my man but enjoy returning the favour. I am a romantic at heart and loved being swept off my feet.

I have a lust for ally things great in this world, great food, great friends and great adventures.

I am spontaneous, social, and adorable.

A Big Dreamer

Here is a nice example of an online dating profile. I down to earth, real person, with passions and a little bit of kinkiness:

I love beautiful things, love to have fun in the moment and am always dreaming bigger! Friends and family are super important to me. I am chirpy, fun and I like spontaneity and good grammar. I love to write...I mean really really love to write and barely go a day without doing it in some way...I am a verypassionate person and so often am too full on for some people. I am fascinated with human interaction and computer mediated communication and why people do the things they do. I collect typewriters, enjoy philosphical conversations and star gazing. I take on too much all the time and pole dancing is my sport of choice.

No Weird Over 40s Pls

Another terrible example of a dating profile I came across today:

I'm not too into online dating, because it's weird, and a normal person comes around once in a blue moon. I know nothing probably won't ever happen, but It's addicting and fun! haha!
btw it really really bugs me when i see that you have repeatedly stalked my profile and your like, 40.

I am cute, lovely, and kind

Well honey if it is so weird to online date then why don't you piss off! lol

Cute, lovely and kind, but only if you are not an inappropriate old bastard.

Tendency to be Negative

The other day I came across someone who wrote this in part of their dating profile:

I have a tendency of sometimes being quite negative, this is something I am working on slowly, I try to accept people in spite of the things that I dislike about them as I'm sure they do for me for which I am deeply grateful.

Now, considering how many people are available to pick from in the dating world, I would probably really stay clear of someone who not only recognises themselves as negative (even if they are improving they still identify as that) and who tends to look at what they dislike in others first.

DO NOT do the following EVER

Ok here is a list of things you should NEVER do on your online dating profile!

1. Act depressed/whiny. Too many profiles start off with “no guy wants me” or “I know no-one will read this, but…”. Avoid it.
2. Talk about money, politics, or religion. It’s crude. You can mention your political/religious affiliation, but don’t preach.
3. Post lists or otherwise flood your profile. Information is wonderful, excessive information is poison to the mind. If asked to list your favourite movies/music, keep it to five or less. Any more is ridiculous.
4. Include poetry, stories, song lyrics, etc. This goes along with flooding your profile, but it tends to be even worse. Poetry is best left to the masters, probably not you.

Not So Off Beat After All

Three seemingly off-beat things that everyone claims to be interested in: road trips, dive bars, and sarcasm.
These could be perfectly fine details to mention, aside from the fact that everyone mentions them!

As a result, it becomes hard to believe that everyone is so enamored of these things; they just sound good in a dating profile.
It’s like the cook who garnishes every meal with a sprig of parsley out of habit. You don't especially want people to eat the parsley, you’re just putting it there because it's a foolproof way to make the dish look nice.

If you have to mention these things it is a good idea to be more specific: which bar or destination have you particularly enjoyed recently, and why? As far as sarcasm goes it’s probably better just to use it rather than mention it.

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Gather Pictures

Most good dating sites allow you to upload photos to your profile (do this immediately f you want a quick response). Without fail most browsers ignore profiles without photos. That being said, even if you have to steal a buddy’s digital camera for a few hours, get some decent photos and be prepared for the whole world to see them.

What type of self taken shot do you want to put online?

Take at least one good and clear photo of your face. Even the cheapest cameras today have timer functions, which allow you to take a photo of yourself from afar. Use this function and take one of yourself that encompasses your whole face (enough where a 100×100 thumbnail will be clear).

If you upload another, do one of your body, but discreetly. Smart users will post pictures of themselves on a trip or something similar- especially if it’s full body. This allows you two things: it shows you actually leave your house (even if you don’t), and it shows your body.

Avoid Myspace shots, editing, or similar photographic heresy. Your job is not to be an “artist”, it is to show yourself. No photoshopping, no editing, no myspace shots, nothing. Keep your shots clear in their original version and crop if necessary, but avoid making it look like you are trying to hide something- even new internet users can detect it nowadays.

Upload at least two shots if you can, but always less than 5. Posting too many tends to be overkill and redundant. Most judge you by the first one or two shots. Posting five is just a bit overdone, unless they are all clearly different and interesting.

Avoid Generic Lists

“I love music, travel, sports, the outdoors, movies, shopping, drinking, going out." Again, there’s nothing wrong with any one of these on its own. Any one of those could be great with some more detail. But a list like this is so generic as to be almost meaningless.

Intelligent and Beautiful

Hi everyone, I am an intelligent and beautiful girl looking for a responsible and emotional guy. I wish to be associated with someone who will understand me better. I want the guy to be a well educated one, who has a love for arts and crafts. I would prefer a sophisticated and open minded guy. Thank you!

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Movies,Sarcasm and The Spice of Life

This is a great profile. It consists of thought provoking statements right from the beginning that show a woman’s great personality and sense of humor. It’s eloquently written, it’s concise, straight and to the point! It is free of fluff and very compelling for a guy who can appreciate it.

I don’t like most guys, but… I am not interested in most guys and besides perhaps that what makes those few unique individuals that I do connect with all more special.

Myself – restless, analytical, and opinionated. I am not offended by a dirty joke and can dish out one of my own. I am independent but far from being a feminist. Sarcasm is a spice of life, so bring it on.

Timeless books and movies that make you wonder for days about whose side you are on put great flavor into many of my evenings.

What’s your story? What are you greatest pet-peeves and what makes you weak in your knees from joy and happiness.

Lost Smile Reward For Recovery

Lost Smile Reward For Recovery
Headline is inviting and charming, makes you want to click on it. Original with a great sense of playfulness.

I'm putting out a world wide web bulletin to get everyone's help. You see, I've lost my smile. I'm not really myself without it. I have a couple leads that give me hope that it may have been found, including a vague description. She appears to be between 26 and 40 years old, but may appear younger than her age. She at least 5'7" (I am 6'), not a bbw, but doesn't live at the gym either. She has high-maintenance looks with a down-to-earth attitude, values, and personality. She loves rock & roll and may be found at concerts. I have conflicting reports that she's either a blonde or a brunette. She's intelligent with her own career and not dependent on someone to support her. If this person can be found, I can offer a reward of lifetime devotion, long, slow kisses that last for days, midnight massages, a partner that loves to cook and doesn't mind sharing in the household chores, someone to wash your back, a shoulder to lean on, and someone who will hold you at night. If you think you may have found my smile, please e-mail me as I really need it to be myself. Thanks.

Headlines For Online Dating Profiles

DO you want to get notices, then you have to spend some time to think of a good headline that will grab peoples attention! think of it in the same way as a Newspaper headline.

Active online daters are popular people and they will receive many messages each day and browse lots of profiles, so your message or profile has to stand out from the crowd by being a little different but you need to attract the right type of people, not just as many as you can.