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How To Write The Perfect Online Dating Profile

5 Tips EVERY Woman Needs To Know

By Wendy MillerPublished 2 years ago 5 min read
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Online dating has become the new norm. Many people find love online, and it's also a great way to meet new friends. Online dating is an experience that can be both rewarding and frustrating. One of the most important things about an online dating profile is how you introduce yourself to others. But, what does it take to write a great online dating profile? And what should you avoid doing? Read on for five tips EVERY woman needs to know when writing their online dating profile.

Think about your bio

Your online dating profile is an opportunity to introduce yourself to the world, so make sure you include a lot of information about yourself. The first thing your potential partners will see before they decide whether to message you is your bio.

Think about what you want from someone before writing yours. Maybe you're looking for someone who shares similar interests or goals with you? Maybe you're looking for someone who shares the same background as you? Or maybe it's just time for love and all that matters is that person's smile and personality? Those are the details to share so that person reads your profile and knows that you just might be the one for them.

The most important thing to remember when writing your bio is that it should be detailed enough that people can get a good idea of what makes YOU special.

Keep it simple and honest

The very first thing you need to do before writing your profile is to decide how you want to introduce yourself:

- What are you looking for in a partner?

- How do you want people to perceive your personality?

- What kind of dating experience do you want?

Once you have these answers, you can begin writing your online dating profile. It's important that it's simple and honest. Your profile needs to be clear and concise. You should include information about yourself in the first sentence and the last sentence of your profile. Make sure that people know what kind of person they're getting matched with by reading the introduction line and conclusion line of your profile, even if they don't read any other parts of it.

Then, write about your interests and passions—this will help them understand why they should date you. If there are any extracurricular activities or hobbies that speak to who you are as a person, include them in your profile as well!

Be brief but not too brief

It's easy to think that a short profile is best, but this isn't always the case. A brief profile can make people look like they're not interested in meeting potential dates. So, avoid writing a profile that's too short and be sure to include enough information about yourself that people will want to know more.

In order to keep your profile interesting, don't make it too long either. Keep it no longer than 700-800 words and be sure to include different sections to make your profile stand out from the rest!

Don't be afraid to share a few details about yourself

There are some common misconceptions about what should be in a dating profile.

First of all, you shouldn't write your bio from scratch. Instead, you should base it on the questions that people ask on a dating site:

• What type of music do you like?

• What is your favorite color?

• If you have kids, how many?

Then, fill in a few details about your life and answer questions as honestly as possible. If someone asks if you're divorced or single, you can just say "single" or "married." You don't need to give all the details of your divorce. Don't lie because there's nothing worse than meeting someone who feels like they've been lied to.

Your online dating profile will only be successful with the right mix of information and honesty. Just make sure that the information shared is important to the person you're looking for. For example, no need to mention that you're not religious if religion wouldn't matter. But you might want to mention your body type if physical appearance would be important to your match.

Some other things to avoid writing in an online dating profile: references to past relationships or sexual partners; discounting past romantic relationships; self-deprecation; listing specific physical features (i.e., height, eye color, etc.) you want in a partner; revealing any private information about yourself.

Make sure you're up to date with the latest trends in online dating

It's important to learn about what's happening in the online dating world. You want your profile to be as attractive as it can be, but you also need to know how people are using different tools (like Instagram) to meet new friends. This can give you a better idea of what people are looking for and where they're going.

The key is being able to keep up with trends in order to find the people you're interested in meeting. If you're not staying current, others will pass you by for those who are. They'll see that your profile isn't up to date like everyone else's and skip over it.

Put yourself in the mind of your potential match

"What you have to offer is your best and only sales pitch."

The key to writing a successful online dating profile is showing yourself in the best light. You won't be able to capture someone's attention if they're not interested in what you have to say. This means that your profile needs to be personal, genuine, and show who you are.

The most important thing is that your profile is reflective of who you are as a person and your values. When you're writing an online dating profile, it's important that you put yourself in the mind of the person you're hoping will find it. What do they want to see? What are their interests? What are their values?

When I'm writing my online dating profile, I focus on the kind of relationship I'm looking for and the qualities I have that I want my partner to have because that's what I want people to see when they read about me. Here's what part of mine looks like:

"I'm looking for an all-in, magical, cosmic kind of love. The kind that today's divorce rates might make you think doesn't exist.

I'm complicated. And I'm not afraid of telling you that. I might be scared of the world (not the whole world, just the parts that are high off the ground where gravity doesn't seem to be in my favor), but deep down, I'm hopeful. Usually honest (except for bad haircuts and ugly clothes), sometimes funny, and always creative. And kind almost always!"

That might not work for everyone, but it's a good example for you to decide what to focus your profile on.

Your profile should reflect the true you – the most optimistic, best parts of you. It should persuade the people who are a match for you to make a connection. If you keep getting nothing but Mr. Wrong, it’s time to re-evaluate.

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Wendy Miller

Wendy Miller is a freelance writer & mom coach. Her work has appeared on Her Track, Tiny Beans & Medium. From parenting to relationships, she presents the best tips, advice, and information for life.

mindfulsinglemom.com | writewithwendy.com

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