How To Create A Swipe Right Worthy Profile

Spring is here, summer is around the corner, and people are in the mood for love. Maximise your success with online dating by getting your profile right. Of course, that’s easier with Wingman as your very own wingman helps put together your profile! 

But here are a few key tips to help you both get it just right:

*If you’re looking for love then DO mention the ‘L’ word!  This is a big one that people worry about. Dating research shows that those who actually put ‘love’ in their profile are much more likely to end up in a loving relationship. Saying in your profile that you want something ‘meaningful’ or that you’re looking for ‘love’ is great. But you don’t want to go over the top by filling your profile with things like how many children you want. 

It’s a good, but important, balance to show you’re serious about relationships but you’re also a fun person.

*If you’re a woman, looking for love with a man, do keep it fairly brief. Again, that all-important online dating research shows that men spend approximately 50% less time reading online profiles compared to women. Brevity is good so put down what you want to say and then edit it down a bit. That way the guys will read your entire profile. And guys? Make sure you give enough info in your profile!

*Liar, liar pants on fire - beware of lying in your profile!  With research showing that 80% of singles put little lies in their profile, it’s easy to be tempted to lie on your own. The problem is, as a dating coach I hear a complaint after complaint about the people who posted photos that were five or 10 years out of date. Or who exaggerated their job titles, or made themselves taller, or shorter, or whatever. Ultimately if you want the real deal you must begin on a genuine footing with what you say in your profile.

*Cocktail anyone? Mentioning drinking or posting photos of you partying definitely affect people’s perception of your profile. There is a big problem if you are teetotal (for whatever reason, by choice or because you have a problem with alcohol) because the research shows that if you say you’re a non-drinker, you get 25% fewer approaches than people who don’t mention it. Obviously, you need to put in your profile, what is going to work best for you. If staying away from alcohol is important for you then definitely mention it and you might get less interest but hopefully from the right people. 

*Never underestimate a welcoming smile! Although for some online dating you don’t post a photo, if you are posting a photo, research shows the top thing that drew someone to a photo was a warm smile. Sparkling eyes were just as important, so sparkle away in your picture!

*Choice words can bring you lots of choice!  More research has revealed that placing a few carefully chosen words - that reflect positive, pleasurable things - strike at the unconscious mind of the people who view your profile. It gives them a good feeling about you. Include a few lovely sounding words when describing yourself, your likes, and dislikes, etc.

Good luck with creating a profile worthy of you, happy dating, Pam x

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