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5 Profile Photo Tips To Help You Get Your Online Dating Profile Noticed |
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Saturday, 22 March 2008 |
 Sometimes people underestimate the little details in a profile. They think if they post their profile, people will come. The sad truth is that those people end up waiting, waiting and waiting and then getting a connection request from someone they don't want. The truth of online dating is that you have to sell yourself. It may sound a little strange, but you are promoting a product and that product is you. You have to literally put your best face forward. What does that mean? It means that you have to take every chance you have to make sure that people find something about you that's interesting enough for them to contact you. In the beginning, it's not your personality that shines through, it's what you have on your profile and how people seeing that profile feel about what they see. When it comes to showing your profile visitors something they want to see, there are a few simple steps you can take. Learn how to market yourself and make the most of every visitor that views your profile.
- Don't Use A Profile Photo That Doesn't Show How You Really Look
Ladies you can exhale. I don't mean that you should use photos that show how you look first thing in the morning. I mean that you shouldn't use photos from years ago that don't accurately portray what you look like. We all want to be seen in the best light, however, you need to be honest. For instance, if you are a guy that had a full head of beautiful hair years ago, but you only have 2 strands of hair now, don't put a profile photo up that shows you with that full head of hair. That very well may be what you used to look like, but you should face facts. You don't look like that anymore. Someone that contacts you based on that photo may be looking for a guy with a full head of hair and may be disappointed when they see the real thing. Don't do this to yourself. Be honest and let people see the 'real' you. The thing you should do is to make sure that the photo reflects the BEST of how you look right now. Ladies, make sure your makeup and hair looks great. Guys, make sure you look great. Whatever you do, make sure that the photo actually reflects who you are right now.
- Leave Out The Photos With Someone Cut Out
If you think that your best picture is one that includes someone that you have to cut out, take a new picture - PERIOD! It is so tacky to see photos that clearly have had someone sliced out of the photo. You need to make the best effort to create the best layout for marketing yourself. So leave the photos with that no-good ex for your scrapbook and get a beautiful photo of just you for your profile.
- Skip The Blurry Out Of Focus Photos
Are you trying to hide something? If so, then I can understand why you want a blurry photo. The truth is, however, that those blurry photos don't fool anyone and you are setting yourself up for major disappointment when someone actually sees you. We all want people to look at us and want us. The key is that you have to be happy with you first. There is someone for everyone if you are willing to be honest. The problem is that many people put photos up that are blurry hoping that people will contact them. Then, when someone actually does contact them and makes the effort to actually see them, they are horrified to realize that the person they are meeting with is no longer interested because the photo was hiding something that you can clearly see in public. Don't do this too yourself. Be honest and make sure that photo is crystal clear.
- Keep The Photos Of You And Your Friends On Your Desk And Not On Your Profile
People don't realize how detrimental to their online dating experience this can be. You are marketing yourself, not your guy friends or your girlfriends. People tend to compare people in photos. Why would you want a competition when you are trying to find someone to date? You may not think your friends are hotter than you, but, someone else may have a different opinion.
- If You Are Really Serious, Hire A Professional Photographer Or Go To Glamour Shots
You should select a professional photographer that is able to really get the best natural looking shot of you. You aren't going for the made up look. They can help you bring out the best thing about your face. It may be your eyes or the strength of your jaw along with your fabulous bald head. A photographer can help with an objective analysis of your look and help you relax in front of the camera.
Whatever you do, make sure that you have a truly reflective, crystal clear photo of you. People want to see your beautiful smile and they want to see your strength shine through that photo. If you are serious about online dating, get serious about projecting the absolute best you that you can show. Written By Kila Morton
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