Online Dating Advice for Men - Writing a Killer Profile

By Chris Benjamin


One of the best ways to practice surefire dating techniques is to work on meeting women online. There are a lot of advantages to online dating, like having time to really think out your responses and not having to deal with the sting of rejections that are so difficult in real-life. But what is the key to getting noticed online? The secret lies in your online profile.

Your profile is your chance to make a first impression with potential dates online, so you need to take care to do it right. If you blow it, you will find yourself asking why you aren't getting any responses. Writing a profile is actually an art form, and it is actually pretty simple when you get down to it.

First off, there are a few deal-breakers you need to avoid at all costs when writing a profile. Whatever you do, do not announce what a nice guy you are. This is one of the most common mistakes newcomers to online dating sites make. Avoid writing a resume-style description of your life, your job, or yourself. And please, please, whatever you do, resist the urge to post that picture of you doing a keg-stand with the guys, no matter how funny you think it is.

Okay, so if these are all no-no's, what can you do to ensure success? Good question. Start off by making yourself sound confident and fun, not needy and desperate. In other words, hook them with humor.

In the words of David Deangelo - being cocky-funny is the fastest route to being noticed, both online and off. This rule especially applies to your profile! This might mean playing a little hard to get, implying that a woman will have to work to get your attention, or just indicating that any woman who catches your eye is one lucky lady.

Rule number two: don't ramble on and on. Leave them wanting more, not less. Make them guess a little bit, instead of laying it all out there. Women love a little mystery, and if you make them wonder instead of telling them straight away, it will drive them crazy.

Last, but not least, use a photo that is current, interesting, and unique to you. If you are an outdoorsy type, use a good shot from a hike. If you travel a lot, post an image of yourself in an exotic place. Do not post a picture from 5 years ago. Be certain that the lighting and angle are flattering. The idea is to look like yourself, at your best.

Just remember these three tips: use humor to draw women in, keep it brief, and seal the deal with a picture that sells the image you want to get across. You can't go wrong if you follow this advice.

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