I have set up more profiles over the years than I can remember! But over the years, I have learned what does and what does not work. These are the 3 tips I always use when setting up my online profile.

1. Your User Name. Please put a little extra thought into this. That is your initial “face”. This is the first thing everyone sees. After seeing your “face” they will make the decision whether or not they want to get to know you better.

Please be careful here. You can be flirty...cute...sexy...but resist using overtly sexual names. I refuse to respond to any user names that are the least bit vulgar, nasty, and down right crude. (And there are plenty of them online!)

Guys don’t use any names that are just down right silly. I actually refused to engage in any type of conversation with three guys in particular; Poopsy, Sweetcakes and Teensy Weensy. Sorry I just couldn’t get into these...

2. Use a very attractive, tasteful photo. It doesn’t have to be a “glamour shot”, but it should look somewhat professional. Make sure it accents your best facial features. The first page of your profile shouldn’t be the “group” shots and the family “holiday” shots.

I believe 90% of the online dating sites give you a “photo album” this is where you put your additional photos.

3. Open with an interesting statement about who you are or what you love to do. Make it interesting. You will be glad you did...

To recap the 3 tips to setting up your online profile is; Your User Name is your face.

Your photo should “hook” them...and your opening statement should “reel” them in!

Get started...and have a blast!