Welcome to Date Finder

• About Online Dating
• Advice on First Dates
• Chosing a Dating Service
• Christian Dating
• Common Dating Terms
• Dating Beautiful And Wealthy Singles
• Dating Tips for Shy Singles
• Find a Date Via Cell Phone Dating
• Free Online Dating Sites Review
• Free Personal Ads for Singles
• Fun Date Ideas
• Gay Dating Tactics
• Real Cost of Free Dating
• Internet Dating for Men
• Jewish Online Dating Sites
• Personal Online Dating Profiles
• Safety Tips For Online Dating
• The Simple Facts About Online Dating
• Tips for New Singles

Creating a successful Personal Online Dating Profile is the key to meeting your perfect match at any online dating site so it's surprising that many profiles are done so poorly. With a little extra time, thought and effort, and the help of these tips, you can make your online dating profile a winner and attract a large pool of admirers that will be yours for the taking.

First thing you'll need to do is create a distinctive username.Your username (nickname) is the first hint at what kind of person you are. It needs to be original and memorable, while somehow summing you up. This is not easy to do in a dozen letters or more. Give yourself time to think of a name before sitting down to complete your profile, as well as a couple of backup options. It's amazing how many "original" names are in use already. Most services spit out alternatives but they're usually unimaginative and full of numbers. Try to put a good quality about yourself, a favorite hobby, or favorite thing in your life as your username.

You'll need to write a compelling headline for your personal online dating profile. It should compel people to read on and find out more about you. Don't be apologetic about being there either, like writing "I don't normally do this sort of thing" - and don't begin your profile as thousands tend to do with "My name's Brad, I'm 26 and live in Chicago." This isn't compelling. It's not even interesting. "Born in Chicago, Heading for Barbados" is more interesting. It's intriguing without being confusing, and raises questions: is Brad a traveler, a dreamer or working for an international company? Only one way to find out and that's to read more about him. Again, it's not easy. If you get stuck, a favorite line from a song, book or movie can say lot about you, who you like and/or what you believe in and stands out to other people who love it also.

Post at least one photo on your personal online dating profile. For 75% of online daters, the photo is the first thing they look for when browsing through profiles. Not surprisingly, profiles with photos get ten to fifteen times the response of those without. Including a photo is a must! Try to post a picture of the true you. One where your looking your best and doing what your most comfortable doing. Think about asking a friend to pick out a photo that they think looks most like you. Make sure people don't have to squint at the screen to see what you look like, and be sure to smile! You do want people to want to get to know you.

We all have unique and individual qualities. It's our unique qualities that make us attractive - and to some, very attractive! When you have a chance to describe yourself, let these qualities shine. Skip the things that people take for granted (and have in common) and focus on the things that make you the unique individual that you are. Perhaps you speak another language, have an unusual skill or interest, or something you feel passionately about. Small things count too. If you change your hair color every other day or have an addiction to triple hot chili sauce, say so. People who share or appreciate your unique qualities will tune right in and they make great conversation starters if they decide to show interest.

Always be honest when creating your personal online dating profile. Many people can't resist the urge to be less than completely honest when writing their online personals profile. Women tend to lie about their appearance and men about their status and physical prowess. There's really no need. Online dating and personals services have thousands if not millions of members. You've got a great chance of meeting someone who's attracted to the real you, pimples and all. Of course, there's no need to tell your darkest secrets - just keep it real. You'll be able to pursue relationships without having to worry about all the lies you've spun. Honesty is an extremely attractive trait in an individual.

Describe the kind of dates you enjoy in your dating profile. Make it easy for people to ask you on a date by giving them an idea of the kind of dates you enjoy. For instance, "I like a relaxing atmosphere where you can talk and get to know someone," or, "Doing something new and adventurous together is a great way to get to know someone." When someone likes what they read in your profile, they'll probably wonder what kind of date you'd make. In other words, you seem interesting and attractive but would you be the date from hell? Put this question to rest with upfront information that paints a great picture of what it would be like to date you. For instance, perhaps you're a good listener who likes a quiet, relaxing atmosphere where you can talk and get to know someone, or a sociable energetic type who thinks that doing something new and exciting together is the best way to get to know someone.

Lastly, save all your online dating profile information and entries in a master file so you don't have to start from scratch if you're planning on using more than one service. Profiles vary considerably from service to service but many parts will require the same information.

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