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Written by Sarah on 3rd December 2010
As I previously mentioned in this blog, online dating users with profiles including a photograph are 75% more likely to be contacted than those individuals with photo-less profiles. This however, does not mean that any picture is better than no picture – particularly if your chosen image is presenting you in the wrong way. Choosing ... read the rest of "Online dating pictures: Frame yourself nicely"
Written by Sarah on 5th November 2010
First impressions are indeed everything. This is no truer than in the world of online dating. It may sound incredibly shallow, as the saying goes: ‘Never judge a book by its cover’, but when you have little else to go by, a profile picture can be the make or break factor whether or not someone ... read the rest of "Profile Photos: The First Impression"
Written by Sarah on 21st September 2010
It can be tough writing out your online dating profile; you’ve got to try and get someone to like you with a picture or two and a couple of paragraphs of information. It’s hard to be funny, charming or engaging with such a limited amount of space to work with, and it seems to be ... read the rest of "A Few Mistakes For Men To Avoid On Their Online Dating Profile"
Written by Sarah on 5th September 2010
Would you buy a television without checking the picture quality first, or a car with out test driving it? Probably not. What then makes budding lovebirds think they can attract admirers on online dating sites without having a picture? Would you choose to meet up with a guy who claims to be tall dark and ... read the rest of "Paint the Right Picture With Your Online Dating Profile"
Written by Sarah on 27th August 2010
There are six billion people in the world, standing out and making your voice heard can be a challenge. Some of us are happy to be wallflowers but keeping quiet and standing in the back row never got anyone anywhere. Truly successful people are innovators and extroverts; would Einstein, Bill Gates or Barrack Obama have ... read the rest of "Make Your Dating Profile Stand Out From the Crowd"
Written by Sarah on 24th August 2010
A recent study completed in the US has revealed that men who are strong and confident are far more likely to successfully attract women, whereas modesty and weakness are are traits most women aren’t looking for. The study, entitled ‘When Men Break The Gender Rules’, which invited participants to watch numerous dating videos and give ... read the rest of "Strong Men More Likely To Be Successful In Dating?"
Written by Sarah on 6th August 2010
Writing your profile on an online dating site can be a tough job. How much do you write? How honest should you be? There are a myriad of questions and potential pitfalls, and seeing as you’re there to find love (or something similar), you don’t want to be putting people off with your dating profile. ... read the rest of "Most Common Mistakes On An Online Dating Profile"
Written by Sarah on 3rd August 2010
Finding the right person for you can often be a difficult and frustrating experience, and one that can make people feel dejected, depressed and that they’re never going to find the right person. However finding your perfect partner isn’t as much to with luck as a lot of people think. It’s quite possible (and even ... read the rest of "Finding The Right Person For You"
Written by Sarah on 30th July 2010
This is actually a difficult question to answer, as online dating sites do operate differently to the real world. Although a lot of people wouldn’t judge a person on looks alone, it is fair to say that in the world of online dating, where most members have a wide variety of choice, the profile picture ... read the rest of "Do You Decide To Contact Someone Based On The Dating Profile Photo Alone?"