There are thousands of people that are using online dating services, so how can you really make your profile stand out from the others? You can set yourself apart by using basic marketing techniques. After all, you are selling yourself to potential mates so use a few tried and true marketing tricks to get noticed.
Have a great “product” photo – Your photo is the first thing that people will notice. It’s ok if you’re not a supermodel; you don’t have to be. But if your photo is professional quality it will really stand out. You should consider having some head shots taken by a professional photographer, or even a friend who has a nice camera and can take really great photos.
Think of your profile as your “dating resume” – Think about your profile the way you’d think about a resume. Highlight the goals that you have for a relationship so that they really stand out and write about why you are perfect for someone who shares those goals.
For example, if your goal is to get married and start a family, highlight in your profile that you have been saving for a house and that you keep yourself in great physical condition. That will tell a potential partner that you are serious about accomplishing those goals.
Don’t dwell on the negative – Don’t start ragging on previous people you have dated. Everyone has had bad relationships but you don’t need to dwell on them or bring them up in your profile. That will send a message to potential dates that you are a negative person and dwell on the past and that you don’t have a history of healthy relationships.
Pick three of your healthiest relationships, or the three that ended the best. Talk about how much you learned in those relationships to highlight that you are a loving, caring person capable of having a stable relationship. Mention that they ended well and if you are still friends with the other person mention that too. It says a lot about you as a person if you can handle a breakup with grace.
