How to write the perfect profile

First impressions count! That’s not available only for face to face first encounters. If you meet on a dating site, the same principles apply. It’s a proven fact that people who have better profiles, get more visits, and more interest. That’s why it is crucial to make a good first impression. Your profile is like a business card, it has to represent you the best way possible. Here are some tips that will help you create the perfect profile.

First, be honest. Lying won’t get you very far. At one point, the persons you lie to, will realize that you’ve been deceiving them, and will turn their back on you. Sure, point out your best qualities, and things that you are proud of, but try to exaggerate with the positives. Nobody is perfect. Add a recent picture that presents you how you normally look. It’s a good idea to add a close up and a full length photo, so that people will see exactly how you look. Most dating websites will ask you standard questions, like age, height, weight, appearance. Be honest about those things. People should like you for who you really are, not who you’d like to be.


Be creative! After the standard questions, you have the possibility to say “More about you”. This is the time when you have to impress. Again, honesty is the best policy. That doesn’t mean you have to be too modest. If you find it difficult to talk about yourself, ask some friends or family members to give you their opinion about you. They know you the best, so they can be of great help. It’s a good idea to talk about things you like to do on a regular basis. This can be good conversation starter for someone who enjoys the same things. Some dating websites, like www.anotherfriend.com give you the opportunity to record your video profile. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a lot more than a picture! Don’t be shy, this is a great way of getting yourself out there. All you need is a web cam and a microphone, and you can get started. Write down some things that you want to talk about, and you don’t pause a lot, but don’t read them. Try to be natural, like you would record a video for a good friend that hasn’t seen you in a long time.

Be clear about what you are looking for. After you talk about yourself, it’s time to describe the person you’d like to date. This is very important, as people who will read your profile will know if you might be interested in them. This avoids awkward situations. Start with things that are very important to you, and your date needs to know about. What are you deal breakers? What are turn ons? What is your type? Don’t set your standards too high. Think of something in the lines of your ex-girlfriend/boyfriend.

I think if you keep in mind these tips, you’ll have a perfect profile, and in now time you will start meeting new, interesting people.