Hey there, love seekers! I’m the owner of this fine dating site, and I’m here to help you help yourself. Creating a great profile is the foundation of online dating success. Without it, you’re just a photo in a sea of members. The thing is, a lot of you aren’t doing this right—and I’m not here to sugarcoat it. Let’s get real about how to make a dating profile that doesn’t suck.
1. Your Photos: Make sure they are good!
I can’t stress this enough: your photos matter. A lot. Nobody wants to see a blurry bathroom selfie or a group shot where it’s impossible to tell who you are. Here’s the deal:
• Have at least 3-5 quality photos. One clear headshot, one full-body shot, and one doing something you love. That’s the bare minimum.
• Ditch the filters. Nobody wants to date a Snapchat dog face.
• Smile. You don’t need to smolder like you’re auditioning for a cologne commercial. Just look approachable.
• Don’t be weird in your pics. No dead deer or fish, no exes cropped out, and for the love of all things holy, keep your clothes on in most of them.
2. Your Bio: No One Cares About Your “Live, Laugh, Love” Nonsense
Your bio is where you stand out, and a bad one is a dealbreaker. Here’s how to do it right:
• Be specific. Instead of saying, “I love to travel,” say, “I spent two weeks hiking in the Rockies last summer.”
• Use humor—but don’t try too hard. A funny, clever line can go a long way. But if you sound like you’re auditioning for stand-up, it’s going to come off as forced.
• Say what you want. If you’re looking for a serious relationship, say so. If you’re just here to meet new people, and see who’s out there going ant a slower pace own it. Clarity saves everyone time.
• Cut the clichés. We already know you love dogs and hate Mondays. Dig deeper.
3. Interests: Don’t Lie or embellish to Sound Cool
You’re not impressing anyone by pretending you love indie jazz fusion or running marathons if you’ve never done either. Be honest about your hobbies and interests even if they are different or might sound boring to most. The right person will love them.
4. Write Like a Normal Human
I don’t care how many emojis or exclamation points you think make you sound “fun.” Too many, and you look unhinged. Too few, and you seem like a robot. Also, spellcheck is your friend. If your profile is full of typos, you’re just telling people you don’t care enough to try.
5. Show Some Effort
A half-empty profile is the ultimate turnoff. If you can’t even take 15 minutes to fill out a profile properly, why should anyone believe you’ll put effort into a relationship?
6. Be Honest About What You’re Looking For
No one likes a bait-and-switch. Be upfront about your dealbreakers, your values, and your non-negotiables. You’re not going to scare off the right person by being real!
7. Remember: You’re Selling, but You’re Also Buying
Let’s be honest, this is marketing. Your profile is your ad, but it’s not a billboard—it’s a two-way street. Be authentic, but also consider what someone reading your profile might want to know about you.
Writing about yourself is awkward. But you’re here because you want to meet someone, right? So, do it right. Put in the time, the effort, and the thought. Don’t just slap together a profile and wonder why no one’s biting.
If you take this advice and actually create a killer profile, you’ll thank me later. And if you don’t? Well, don’t blame me when you’re sitting home alone on a Friday night.
Stephanie