Tips When Dating Through an Online Dating Web site

If you have decided to make the jump and have opened your doors to dating through an online dating web site, here are four very helpful tips to make a good impression and bring your A game.

1. Use a mature screen name.

BigLebowski9inch may sound clever to you, but it’s highly unlikely SweetPea26 will want nothing to do with a guy who feels the need to let everybody know at an online dating website, especially when you're probably not even close to even a four.

Have fun and be creative with your screen name. However, refrain from being arrogant or cocky. Avoid using names that refer to wealth or immaturity. Select names that are catchy and easy to remember. You should think of a name that gives an indication of who you are or what you are all about. For instance, if you play in a band and are a culinary expert, your screen name could be BassPlayingChef. Right off the bat, you get a sense of what this person is all about. Remember that this is a name that can stick to you as a nickname, so don’t go for names like MommasBoy or IAmKingKong.

2. Use a nice high-quality profile picture.

An online dating web site profile without a photo says two things: You are either unattractive or you’re in a relationship. Of course, people looking for a potential partner would want to see your face, so shots with sunglasses and/or headgear that may hide even part of your face might as well not even be displayed. A cap can make her reach an assumption that you may have a balding problem that you are trying to hide. Have someone else take your picture for you, because a self-portrait screams desperate loneliness.

Upload a current headshot and a full-body portrait of yourself. Kick it up a notch with a picture of you laughing. Generally, people make their decision based on the primary photo. There are online dating websites where you can upload up to 20 photos or more, so you can include a variety photos that can showcase your personality. Just make sure your primary profile photo is an accurate representation of what you really look like.

3. Write a clever profile.

Don’t sound apologetic. People don’t need you to tell them you’re not a writer or you’re not good in writing things about yourself. Be positive; let your character and personality shine through.

Women are generally more emotional than visual, so try to describe the many aspects of your personality as you can. Injecting humor and a little self-deprecation can be endearing. It is also a good way to get noticed.

4. Always be honest.

More often than not, guys lie about their height and gals about their weight. Since women take a few inches off what you put on your profile anyway, this doesn’t put you in the clear. If you’re just a 5’6” and her height requirement is at least 5’10”, just play by the rules and move on to the next. Or else, when you finally meet on your first date, get ready to be smacked in your lying little face.