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    How To Make Your Dating App Profile Stand Out

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    Online dating is a big trend these days. While it has been an option for decades now, online dating has become much more popular with the development of apps like Tinder or Bumble. With so many people using dating apps, how can you make your dating app profile stand out?

    It can be hard to make your profile unique and attractive without bragging or boasting. Let’s look at some online dating profile tips to make your profile stand out against the crowd.

    Tips to Improve Your Dating App Profile

    If you’re looking to make a unique dating profile, try looking at other user’s dating profiles and seeing what catches your eye. What do you see that makes you want to click on their profile and engage with them? Take note of what you like and think about how you can use similar techniques on your online dating profile.

    Upgrade Your Photos

    A good dating app profile picture is essential. Like it or not, we all shop with our eyes. An attractive profile picture will capture the attention of potential dates and draw them to your profile. So how can you upgrade your photo?

    The first step is to make sure your photo has good lighting. Natural lighting is best, but if you have indoor pictures, try to make sure they are well-lit. Squinting at a shadowy picture is not likely to make people want to click on your profile. Good lighting helps to soften your features and adds a different glow to your features. You’ll look fresh and lively, which potential dates will love! 

    Another critical part of your profile pictures is to make sure your face is visible. If you wear glasses or hats, be aware that these accessories will change your appearance and might decrease your chances of getting dates.

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    Show Yourself

    Not only should your photos be upgraded with good lighting, but you should also be sure to post photos that show who you are. Avoid using group pictures or photographs that are blurred, as prospective dates will probably reject your profile based on these kinds of photos.

    Uploading pictures of the real you makes it easier for dates to identify the real you. They can evaluate your looks and your style. Is this shallow? Maybe, but we all do it, and you can’t hide who you are forever. You may as well filter out any shallow people right up front. Putting your best foot forward and being genuine is critical. The best technique to get a good picture is to look directly into the camera, put on your best smile, and snap that selfie.

    Professional Pictures

    While it’s not necessary, using a professional portrait can be a great way to show yourself on your online dating profile. Professional photographers will have high-grade cameras, lenses, lights, and editing software to make you truly glow and shine. Photographers also have the inside scoop on great locations for taking photos and know when and where to find the best lighting for your photos. Many of them incorporate poses or even props that will make you laugh or smile, and a genuine laugh or smile will add shine and radiance to your dating app profile.

    Develop a Good Bio

    Your bio is an essential part of your dating app profile. When we talk about online dating profile tips, experts’ first recommendation is to fix your bio.  A good bio shows that you are a genuine and real person, and men are more likely to message you if they see you’re not only authentic but confident.

    Your bio should be truthful and honest. Be who you are! But don’t be long-winded. Most people will not read a 500-word bio. Keep it brief and concise, add in some exciting or relevant details, and be proud of who you are. Lastly, talk about what you like. Your bio should reflect things like your likes and dislikes, your hobbies, your background, and what kind of person you’re looking to date.

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    Add a Picture of You Working on Your Interest

    This picture could be of anything: football, cooking, traveling, gardening, hiking, whatever you’re passionate about. Sharing photographs of what interests you can be a great conversation starter, and it shows your date what kind of a person you are. It also gives you credibility as a real person: bots don’t post pics of themselves on a boat or at the beach.

    Not only does adding a picture of you doing something interesting give you credibility, but it can also be a great conversation starter. Be sure you’re comfortable talking about or answering questions about photos you put on your dating app profile.

    Mention your Other Social Media Handles

    Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. On the plus side, it is a great way to verify that you’re real: dating sites are full of bots and scammers, and showing that you’re a real person will generate a lot of excitement and interest. It will also give prospective dates a chance to see your publicly available information. That said, you should make sure you check your privacy settings to avoid giving away too much personal information.

    Avoid Clichés 

    If you read one joke over and over again, it tends to get boring, right? Similarly, if someone reads the same statement or caption on many profiles, it will make them lose interest. In sections where the dating app profile asks you to write about yourself, try to highlight things that make you different from the rest.

    Don’t bust out the same old answers. We all like to travel, and we all like to eat. What makes you different? What are unique facts about you? What unique interests, skills, or experiences do you have? Maybe you’re a masterful knitter, or you spend your spare time volunteering at a homeless shelter. Maybe you’re a Dachshund enthusiast, or perhaps you have a pet parrot that your date will need to learn to love. Being unique and avoiding cliches will upgrade your online dating profile.

    Spread Positivity

    People usually look for fun and chill people to hang out with. Most people looking to date tend to avoid boring people who are unable to get their point across. One of the best online dating profile tips is to make sure that you’re positive, light, and funny. Especially in our current wild times, people are always looking for something fun and interesting, so give it to them!

    A great sense of humor attracts people. Being funny in your profile can be hard, but it pays off in the end. Positivity also pays off: it’s easy to be cynical or negative, but that won’t get you very far. Keeping an upbeat attitude and focusing on positive things will attract dates to your profile, like flowers attract hummingbirds.

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    Highlight Details About your Passion & Hobbies

    If you’re looking for someone you’d potentially date in the future, you should be specific, straightforward, and open about your likes and dislikes. This includes your passions and hobbies. If you’re a passionate fisherman or a passionate artist, your partner will need to be able to either support or participate in those activities. In the best case, they’ll even share your interests — you can find a built-in fishing buddy or someone to hang out with in the art studio.

    Profile Pro-tip: Be confident but don’t praise yourself constantly throughout your dating app profile.

    Get an Editor

    Even after taking all these steps to upgrade your dating app profile, it might not be quite right. Now is the time to have a trusted friend help you out! A good friend can help you select the perfect photos and review your bio for honesty, accuracy, and attractiveness. If you have a platonic friend of the opposite sex, their insight will be especially valuable! Men and women do think a little differently, so getting a friend of the opposite sex to help you add that last little bit of polish to your profile might make all the difference in the world.

    Conclusion

    Whether you love them or hate them, dating apps are here to stay. And really, they have a lot to offer! You can meet people you would never have met otherwise, and by casting a larger net, you’re much more likely to meet someone with whom you’re compatible. You can meet people from different cultures, ethnicities, or neighborhoods that you may not otherwise have met. 

    But to reap the rewards of these dating apps, your profile needs to shine. You need to show yourself as the bright, shining, and exciting person that you are. Following these simple tips — upgrading your photos, writing a genuine bio, sharing your passions and interests — can help you find someone out there who is perfect for you. Make your updates, post your profile, and enjoy the dating success that’s sure to follow!

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