How to Create an Online Dating Profile

Creating an effective online dating profile is probably the most important part of joining a dating site. You want to present yourself in an attractive and interesting manner.

At the same time, you want to be honest. Avoid putting too much information and include a photo that portrays you as you are.

Here are some tips to help you through the process.

Use lively and interesting language that is descriptive, rather than vague adjectives such as "active" "sensitive" and "serious-minded.”

Use action words that describe your activities. For example, you like spending an afternoon rollerblading with a special person, you cry during sad movies, and you like taking physical classes.

Tell stories about your activities, rather than simply listing them. Describing the exhilaration you felt when skydiving with your buddies is better than saying you like to hang out with friends.

Use this format so potential dates want to contact you.

Absolute honesty in the details you share is crucial. Your height, your body type, your location and your income are all parts where people tend to want to stretch the truth a bit.

Everyone wants to present the best possible image, but being caught in a lie means your date won’t trust you. By stretching the truth, you will always have to remember the lies you told to avoid contradicting earlier statements.

Choose your profile photos carefully. They should be clear and representative of what you do.

Smiling shots are generally more attractive. Think about the the background and the surroundings.

You also need to think about the type of person you are trying to reach with your photograph. If you portray yourself as a reliable person, don’t include photos of you taking shots at the local bar.

Potential dates can learn a lot from the types of photos you post on your online dating profile.