10 Uncommon Tips for Writing an Attractive Dating Profile

Are you looking to find a long-term partner or just a fun date? Good for you if you’ve decided that it’s about time to get back out there and meet someone new. What better place to get started than on online dating sites! The online profile that you create is what will determine whether people will contact you or pass.

We are all used to the usual tips: have a stellar profile pic, write a bio that will attract attention, keep it brief.

Not disputing that the mentioned tips work, but they are common, and you can get them anywhere. Lucky for you, we will discuss 5 rare writing tips that will get you the attention that you deserve.

Test to See What Works Best

You can decide to borrow a leaf from successful online market campaigns. To see if their strategies work, they usually test different products and services to see what works and what doesn’t. They’ll check out numerous platforms observing which one sends the most traffic that is most qualified

You can do the same. Run split testing experiments on your online dating profile too. Do not be shy to change your profile picture to see which one will get more hits. Rework copy to focus on different traits of your personality.

It can also be something about your profile info. For example, you can rearrange your favorite TV series order to see which one catches more attention. Maybe list The Good Fight before The Americans and see what happens.

Be Positive

Negativity is not sexy, and you can take it to the bank. It’s astonishing how some people can take their time on their dating profiles to talk about their cynicism, pessimism, or what they don’t want.

Such people come off as negative from the get-go and remain single for a long time. It’s amusing because the very thing they claim they don’t want is what they attract. For instance, a person can say, “drama queens don’t apply.” The only assumption that people will get from that remark is that you have a load of relationship drama and probably you play a hand in creating it.

With a positive attitude, you will attract the right people. But when it’s all said and done, with online dating, it’s inevitable that you’ll get contacted by the wrong people. That should not be your focus area. Instead, focus your energy on attracting the right people than repelling the wrong ones.

Tell a Story

Yes, we bet you don’t hear this every day. Don’t just list everything out, no, that’s a cliché. The idea is to show your interests and what kind of impact they have on your life. The key to writing your story is to be sincere and vulnerable. These two qualities are what will distinguish your profile from the rest.

On a dating app profile, there is the main text section where you can tell more about yourself. There you can write a personal story whereby you weave in details about your hobbies and personality. It’s best to provide as many details as possible. Below are more tips on what to include in this section to make your dating profile more attractive:

• A perfect example would be if you enjoy traveling and dancing, you could describe the Zumba class you took on a trip to London. Include all the details of your experience. Did you like it? Is it your typical Friday night hobby? Maybe there was something special about that day? Once you finish describing the experience, make sure that your final line is a memorable one.

• Are you the creative type? You can also tell your story in another creative way. Tie your pictures in with your bio statements to present a story in multiple parts. You can also consider using your photos as illustrations of your bio section.

Treat Your Photos Like an Ad Campaign

When a person is going through your profile, they are making snap judgments based on every aspect of your pictures. From wardrobe choices, facial expressions to your posture.

It’s important when your photos are natural, but your goal here should be to highlight all of your best features. You want to make sure that you’re conveying some aspects about yourself without necessarily coming right out and saying them, just like a perfect company site. It’s where you let your picture speak a thousand words for you.

For example, you can display your scuba diving picture. Such a photo tells not only that you are in excellent physical shape; it also shows that you travel and can afford an expensive hobby. In a nutshell, show, don’t tell!

Besides your scuba diving picture, have at least three more photos in your lineup that are captivating. Maybe choose one in a yoga class, hiking, or whitewater kayaking. They should be intriguing photos that speak for themselves but reflect your personality at the same time.

PROFILE PICTURE MATTERS

A profile picture is one of the most important parts of your dating profile. Of course, your future match would decide to text you or not mostly depending on your common interest and self-description, but at the same time, they may not open your profile at all, if you don’t have any or have a weird profile picture. So, to make your profile picture (and thereafter the whole profile) attractive to other users, follow the next tips:

• take a good quality picture

Nowadays it’s not that a problem because almost everyone has smartphones with a good quality camera, though you should also make sure that your photo is not too dark or too light, so the person in the picture is visible.

• have several photos

Having several photos on your profile would help users who are looking through your profile to know you a bit better before chatting with you. Make sure your photos are different and even better if they represent the activities you like. For example, you with your dog or with your friends, going hiking or swimming, etc. Try not to post photos with the opposite sex people only, as it might scare your potential match.

Read also: How To Get The Best Dating Profile Photo

• make sure the main photo is just you

As it was mentioned before, you can use some photos with your friends, if you want to, but make sure that the main photo of your profile is only about you. A user usually spends only a few seconds to decide if he/she liked you or not, so they don’t really want to spend time finding out who is the owner of the profile.

• use different shots

It would be great if photos would differ not only by location and activity but also by various shots. Don’t take only close-ups or panoramic photos. Take pictures from different angles and of different sizes that can show all of you.

• say no to dick pics

Don’t go too much into details. No one wants to see your naked body before even knowing you. And, by the way, you will be banned. If you don’t look for serious relationships, there are plenty of ways to tell about it without showing your genitals to everyone. You can always write about it in your self-description, or, if want things to be even easier, use a new feature on Meetville that allows you to mention who are you looking for.

Update Your Profile Regularly

Finally, it is crucial for you to update your online dating profile regularly if you are going to be in the game for a while. If you happen to take new pictures that are better than previous ones, don’t hesitate to change them. Don’t stop there, update your experiences and hobbies regularly too. Took a trip to Miami recently? Why shouldn’t you include it on your profile? The possibility of attracting someone through adding new and exciting items on your profile is higher than when you don’t.

Whatever you do, be sure to keep it alive!

SHOW YOUR GOALS

Being too “straightforward” in online dating is not always a bad thing. It’s always better to show your intentions from the beginning. It will give you a perfect opportunity to find a person with similar dating goals and not waste your time on someone unimportant.

FIND SOMETHING DIFFERENT ABOUT YOU

Everyone is unique in their own way, so be proud of it and show it in your dating profile. It will also help you to catch the attention of other singles. And if you think that you are quite ordinary… Well, just tell all the features you like about yourself. Sure enough, a person, who’ll be interested in you will see what he needs.

USE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR (IF YOU HAVE ONE)

Leaving one or two jokes in your bio will only benefit it. Or writing your info in a funny way. This will already tell a lot about you as a person and will significantly increase your chances to be noticed by someone special.

GIVE YOUR MATCHES SOMETHING TO WORK WITH

Having a fun cute bio is great. But it actually worth nothing if you don’t leave any useful information in there. Don’t forget to mention your hobbies and life interests. If you are looking for something particular in a future partner, you can mention it too. Just remember, the more information you add in your bio, the more perfect match you’ll get.

Read also: 10 Reasons to Try Online Dating

Online dating is no longer seen as the last desperate attempt at finding a partner. On the contrary, 84% of app dating users were doing so with hopes of getting romantic relationships. As you finish, don’t forget to check your spelling and grammar. It’s the attention and thoughtfulness that you put in your profile that will show and get appreciated. Be frank and authentic. Bear in mind that your purpose is to capture your match instantaneously so that they can contact you. Demonstrate your level of approachability as you blow your own trumpet. When someone goes through your online dating profile, let them say wow! It’s all about self-promotion with bits of humanity and tenderness.

Have you tried any one of our tips above? Share your experiences with us in the comments below.