When you open Pyar.com, you're bound to see generic bios, blurry photos and collages for a main profile photo. And as you scroll through profiles, you might wonder if online dating is a good idea to begin with. Does this sound familiar? Don't get too down on your luck. The world of online dating has its ups and downs, but finding a match depends on the quality of your dating profile.
Great profiles will attract the right partners. However, creating the perfect profile on a dating app is not easy, and it can be frustrating when you're not getting enough likes or flirts. But with a bit of hard work and training, anyone can create a profile that will stand out from the competition and attract the right people. Here are a few rules for turning your incomplete profile into dating app bait.
1. Make eye contact with your profile photo
A great profile photo should be close up, with your face clear and recognizable. Pictures from different directions can seem like they are creative and will help you stand out, but they usually just make it hard to recognize you. Upload photos where you are facing the camera directly. If you appear to make eye contact through the screen, you'll also appear confident.
2. Provide "bait" for the reader
It can be annoying to craft a few sentences about yourself, but honestly, writing something interesting in your profile helps you achieve quality matches. Suppose you love camping. Include on your profile something more reactionary than "I love camping in the summer." That doesn't make it easy for the person to strike up a conversation, but you know what does? Changing it to, "I'm always up for a night of camping under the stars." This bait offers not just what your interest is, but it gives the other person a reason to message you. The more bait you leave, the better!
3. Use language that displays confidence
Many people unintentionally use language that displays a lack of confidence. For instance, writing in your profile that you really hope to meet a guy who is smart, funny and handsome doesn't sound terrible. However, the word "hope" implies that you aren't sure or confident that you can find that person. Switching "hope" with "will" changes the perception totally. That is a woman who is self-assured and knows what she wants. Use language that shows high levels of confidence whenever possible.
4. Stay positive on your profile
It's a huge mistake to create a massive list of qualities that you are not looking for in a partner. While you may think this is a productive way to avoid them, possible matches will think that you are a negative person and too jaded by many bad relationships. The key to your profile is to attract the one you do want by appearing to be a happy and fun-loving person. At the end of the day, people are attracted to positivity, not the person with emotional baggage.
5. Keep your profile fresh
Your goal is to attract people who would really like you and vibe with your lifestyle in person. Adding new photos gives you a chance of getting more matches. You can also update it with major life events as they happen. For example, if you recently got the job of your dreams, let everyone know!
When creating a dating profile, be genuine above everything else. Follow these rules and you'll be set up for success.