A sensational profile is a prerequisite for being successful at online dating. Your profile must possess the “X factor” that most people are looking for in their prospective partners. Below are some tips that will help you to enhance your profile, and put you at the top of your game.

Before you get down to the actual business of setting up your profile, listen to music or do things that makes you feel good about yourself. This will put you in the right frame of mind to work on your profile.

1. An Impressive Photo: It is said that a single photo is worth a thousand words. Thus, upload a profile photo where you look truly fabulous. Your profile photo is your identity in the “virtual world“. The internet gives you the liberty to be who you want to be – make use of this opportunity to create a powerful and attractive image.

Your online photo speaks volumes of your personality, character and attitude. It acts as a window to your reality. Your photo gives viewers a powerful insight into what type of person you really are. If you are showing too much skin or striking a raunchy pose – then you come across as being sexually inclined. Only do so if that is really what you desire.

Here is a good rule of thumb on what kind of profile picture to choose – post a photo which is in alignment with your purpose for online dating. If your purpose is love, then hold back the sex and let your personality shine through. On the other hand, if your purpose is flirting, then go ahead and upload a seductive picture of yourself.

Many people shy away from uploading their own photos. Instead, they upload photos of super stars, models, animals, abstract paintings etc. Essentially, this means that you are shy to show your face to other people. In the real world, this translates into walking the streets with your face covered. This indicates low self esteem and minimises your chances of succeeding at online dating.

2. Learn to love yourself: This is not just limited to your online profile; it applies to the entire concept of dating and even life in general. You have to love yourself if you want to be loved by others. Self and social acceptance is an integral part of being successful at dating. Once you know your strengths and weaknesses and accept yourself as you are, then others will accept you too.

3. For Girls: Girls often tend to overdo their profiles. Go easy on the Photoshop and song lyrics! Many girls’ profiles seem unauthentic and fabricated. This puts off a lot of guys.

4. For Guys: Most guys are lazy to set up a decent online profile. All you see is a nondescript picture and a few words scattered around. Invest time in building up an attractive profile. Your commitment towards your profile shows your commitment towards the “dating game” in general. If you are sloppy, shabby and lazy in setting up your profile, then what does this say about your role in a relationship?

5. Username: Your username is as important as your photo. A well thought out, classy username shows that you respect yourself and others will respect you too. Example of a bad username: SexkittenXXX – This literally makes you look like one of those sex workers who use the internet to hunt down prospective clients.

6. Sell Yourself: Your profile is like a sales letter. Build a strong case for yourself by highlighting all the positive aspects of your life.

7. Personal Information: Do not share personal details. Your profile may be accessed by hundreds of strangers everyday – there are plenty of perverts out there who might misuse your personal information.

8. Keep it short! Your profile should take only a couple of minutes to read. It should not be excessively long – It is just the trailer, not the entire movie!

9. Be Real: People can sense it when you are faking it. What is the point in hiding behind a mask? The internet lets you stay relatively anonymous – come out of your shell and feel what it is like to be yourself.

And… 10. Do not emulate others’ profiles. Make sure that your profile scores 100% on the originality quotient. You do not have to be funny or witty just because you came across a funny/witty profile. It will be more appreciable if your profile is humble and original rather than being articulate and imitated.

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