10 Winning Profile TipsBy Liz H. KellySpecial to Yahoo! PersonalsUpdated: Jan 5, 2009
Here are 10 quick tips for getting more attention from your online dating profile. Your mailbox will fill up faster and your chances of finding a connection will jump sky-high.
Write a unique and friendly introductory line: "Looking for hiking partner" or "Seeking a shipmate for sailing and more"
Post at least two current photos: Photos significantly increase responses! Try at least one close-up and one full-body shot for the best results.
Use a positive tone: "I love to learn and meet new people."Â "Life is an adventure and I would like to share it with someone special."
Keep it simple:
Keep your descriptions light
Keep your descriptions light and avoid demanding checklists. Try listing only three things you desire in a mate.
Write a short essay, not a book: Four or five sentences is a good goal. Save the details for your dates.
Add a little humor: "Are you a Letterman or Leno fan?" "I can laugh at my mistakes."
Include a fun hobby note: "I need someone to distract me from the piano." "I love to travel and tend to take too many photographs."
Add your marketing pitch: What makes you unique? Try listing only three things and make them catchy (everyone is smart, outgoing and fun -- how are you different?).
Show interest in the other party: "Enough about me...tell me more about you."
Be confident, not boastful: When you show confidence in being you, it is the biggest turn-on. The trick is not to be boastful in your delivery.
Keep your descriptions light
