Having trouble writing a creative online dating profile? You’re not alone. The creation of ‘the profile’ is the most important, yet most often rushed through, element of setting up a personals account. You shouldn’t have to tear your hair out in frustration, though. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll have a winning profile in no time!
Step One: Brainstorm in advance
Before you ever sit down at your keyboard, you should sit down with pen and paper and brainstorm all of the things you’d like to say. What are your best qualities? What are your hobbies and interests? What are you looking for in someone else and what do you have to offer?
Make your list as long as you want. You’ll be editing it down later.
Step Two: Decide what image you want to project
Think about your personal style and attitude for a moment. What kind of image are you trying to project to the outside world?
Are you a witty accountant with a heart of gold? Are you a free-spirited adventurer who loves the outdoors?
Give this some serious thought and write down all the ideas that come to mind.
Step Three: Start building your image
Once you’ve decided on your unique ‘spin’, it’s time to go back to that list you brainstormed earlier.
Look over your notes and pick out all of the things which support the image you are tryin to project to others. For example, if you’re the free-spirited outdoorsy type, you’ll want to pick out stories and hobbies which support that attitude.
Step Four: Pull it all together with exciting descriptions
The goal in this step is to take your information and present in a way that will attract exactly the kind of person you’re looking to meet. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you might say something like: “My friends tell me they can barely keep up with me when we go rock climbing! Are you up for the challenge? “
Step Five: Proofread your profile
Once you’ve created your profile, you should spell-check it and proofread it. You might also ask a few unbiased friends to do the same, as they’ll often spot mistakes you’ve missed.
The other benefit to getting an outside opinion is that others can tell you how your profile “reads” to them. They can tell you whether you’ve been successful in creating the right ‘image’, and also help weed out any unintentionally negative comments or information you may have included.
Finally, don’t forget to include a good quality picture of yourself along with your profile. A good picture is a must these days since most people will browse through profiles and click them based on personal appearance first. You don’t want all that hard work to go to waste!
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