Get Your Profile Some Help - Dating Tips for Guys

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by Chris Benjamin

Meeting women online is a great way to practice a few techniques that will get you far in the long run. Online dating has the advantage of putting you in control of the situation, and avoiding the awkwardness of real-life rejection. But how do you get her to notice you? Your online profile is the key to success.

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.

The first thing you need to know is what to avoid. These no-no’s will guarantee failure. Talking about what a “nice guy” you are is the biggest mistake you can make in your profile. Making long laundry lists about yourself is boring, predictable, and completely unsuccessful. Last, but certainly not least- posting a picture of yourself leaning up against your car, with your cat, or at your cubicle? Not allowed! take these three tips as ground rules, and move on from there.

So, now that you know how to do it wrong, you must be wondering how to do it right. It’s simple. The first rule of thumb is to make yourself look confident, not desperate. You should appear masculine, funny, and date-worthy.

David Deangelo suggests using the “cocky-funny” technique to generate interest in real life, and online. Use it in your profile and watch how well it works. Instead of writing, “looking for a nice girl to spoil” try to spin it, “looking for girl who wants to spoil me rotten.” Be sure to make it clear that you are joking, otherwise you might end up sounding like a jerk.

Next, keep it brief. You want to leave as much as possible to the imagination. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT tell them your life story. This is a huge turn off. Be vague, and leave them guessing. For instance, instead of listing your profession, simply write “why don’t you ask me?” This is guaranteed to generate more interest than “accountant”.

And back to that profile photo: make it stand out. Know your best feature, and play it up. If you have a great smile, use it. If your eyes are your best feature, be sure to use a picture that shows them off. Don’t use a picture of yourself with other girls, or in a setting that makes you look lame or boring (with your cat or in your office). Bonus points for showing off exotic places or exciting hobbies in the background.

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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Dating Tips for Guys by David Deangelo of Double Your Dating