Let's Talk Profiles (Page 3)

The Short Version: The profile photo is the first thing people notice in online dating, and no one understands that more than LookBetterOnline.com. Bringing together hundreds of photographers from across the country, this company is able to connect singles with professionals who can deliver amazing photos at an affordable price. LookBetterOnline knows what works and what doesn't -- so much so that their clients...

The Short Version: Busy, professional men turn to Personal Dating Assistants as a solution to the typical online dating woes — it takes too much time for too little of a response from women. The company specializes in revamping your profile, sending personalized messages on your behalf, and getting you to real-world conversation and the first date. Outside of booking just a profile facelift, you can select the level...

The Short Version: Founded by Steve Harvey’s go-to dating expert Bela Gandhi, Smart Dating Academy doesn’t just find singles a date — it teaches them ways to attract the best person for them, get the relationship they’ve always wanted, and maintain long-term success. Through customized profile makeovers and Smart Dating Academy’s very own GHQ® and Sexclusivity℠ systems — which include one-on-one coaching and a...

The Short Version: Being successful in online dating comes at a price — your time. From creating perfect profiles to engaging matches to securing a first date, the experts at Virtual Dating Assistants take care of everything, giving you peace of mind and more free time. In less than four months, nearly two-thirds of clients end up in serious relationships through the service. Scott Valdez was disenchanted with...

The Short Version: Lisa Hoehn lives by the statement that "online dating doesn't have to suck," and she's making it better for singles — one profile at a time — at Profile Polish. Combining her writing and online dating expertise, Lisa helps her clients write an authentic dating profile, choose the most attractive photos, and craft response-worthy messages — spending hours getting to know each one so she can meet...

The Short Version: Whether you're stuck on what to say in your profile, are nervous about being single again after a breakup, or want help planning the all-important first date — A Little Nudge is here to give you the extra push you need to get over any online dating speed bump. Utilizing her expertise in online dating and finance, Founder Erika Ettin takes a relatable and mathematical approach — ensuring you're...

The Short Version: From detailed profile writing to convenient date planning to one-on-one coaching, eFlirt's customized concierge services personalize the steps for every client to find dating success. Founded by Laurie Davis in 2009, eFlirt helps singles present their best digital selves, increase the quantity and, most importantly, quality of their dates, and find the relationship they've been looking for. For...

Not only will a good dating profile attract men to you, but a good dating profile will also prompt men to message you first. The 3 most important components to an attractive dating profile are your photos, headline, and text. Here are 4 online dating profiles examples to attract men, and some tips to ensure you don't send the wrong signal: 1. Look at Other People's Profiles for Ideas They say imitation is the...

Say you’re ready to meet someone, but you're not quite sure how to find a girlfriend online. Fear not, that's what this guide is for. The online dating world is treacherous, but our dating experts have discovered its secrets and shortcuts, so you don't have to waste your time on dead-end dates anymore. In this article, we'll take you through the 3 best online venues to meet a girl. Dating Sites | Dating Apps |...

They say a picture tells a thousand words, and when it comes to online dating, nothing is more important than that first digital impression you make with your photos. Often to be different, singles try to get creative to grab the attention of a potential digital crush, and sometimes it just backfires. Here are some of the worst and most embarrassing online dating photos in cyberspace. 5. The shirtless mirror...

Everyone knows Tinder is superficial. We know looks are supposed to make or break the deal, but sometimes there are other factors that can seal a guy’s fate faster than the flick of her thumb. So who are these guys, and what are they doing that has them dying before they’ve ever even sucked in a breath? Here is how to fail at Tinder, guys: 1. You cropped your head off I don’t understand when guys don’t realize...

For most people, dating, particularly online dating, is an endeavor chock-full of unanswered questions. What if he doesn’t like me? What if I’ve totally killed this conversation? What if that profile pic was the wrong one? What if there could be fewer What-Ifs? Introducing the evolution of dating: LiveDatingAdvice.com. Brought to you by three of the top dating coaches in the industry, LiveDatingAdvice gives you...

Along with New Year’s resolutions of joining a gym and losing the holiday weight, many singles are flocking to online dating sites during the month of January. Whether you’re newly single or it’s time to make love a priority in 2015, there’s never been a better time to join the digital dating party. According to Match.com, they see a 38 percent rise in new memberships from the period of Dec. 26 through Valentine’s...

TL;DR: Writing a decent dating profile can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! As one of the most popular dating sites in the U.K., MySingleFriend allows the people who know you best to do the hard work for you. When you start to make a dating profile, what do you say about yourself? "I'm the best person ever. Please date me?" If only it were that easy. There's a lot of pressure to say the right...

Do you think of yourself as a person living in doldrums? Are you going to have to be resigned to a life of solitude? In the film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (spoiler alert), Walter is a lonely negative asset manager (double meaning?) interested in a co-worker whom he knows is on eHarmony. He joins the site in an effort to contact her. We see him as his finger-hovers over the mouse debating with himself to...

“I’m impressed at your ability to have tamed that tiger. What’s your secret?” Once upon a time, I was one of “those people." By "those people," I’m sure you are quick to realize I was one of those people who had a tiger picture in his or her online dating profile. How it happened In 2009, I’d gone to Chiang Mai, Thailand with my sister and brother, and we happened upon a Tiger sanctuary with a menagerie of all kinds...

Are you looking to meet more women online? Join the club. At this very moment, millions of men are fighting nail and tooth like hungry animals over the same beautiful women online. The truth is online dating is nothing more than a cyber jungle, where only the strong will survive. Are you going to be one of the alphas who rises to the top of the food chain, or will you just be standing on the sidelines while...

Are you a baby boomer single searching for just the right photos to include in your senior dating profile? When you look at yourself in your best photographs, do you think those bags under your eyes and the lines on your face are just too telling of your age? Thinking of opening Photoshop? You should be careful! Don’t think he can’t tell. Don’t think she won’t notice. Just because Photoshop is ubiquitous on tablets...

In a landmark book, neuroscientist Paul MacLean proposed that a "reptilian complex" was responsible for instinctual behaviors involved in aggression, dominance, territoriality and ritual displays. Sound familiar?! Yes, that's because it's like the way many men approach online dating! Men tend to focus on the visual (i.e. the photos), while women look for an interesting narrative. Guys, if your whole profile...

As mathematician G. H. Hardy once declared, "Beauty, not usefulness, is the true justification for mathematics." After years of being alone with few dating prospects and growing frustration, Chris McKinlay - a math graduate student - hacked an online dating site to try to find his true love. And it worked! He used clever extraction methods to collect millions of data points from one of the largest dating sites -...

Reader Question: I am 48 and I've not had any luck with getting any dates when I go on to gay dating sites. Can you help me? -Thomas (Indiana) Brian Rzepczynski's Answer: Hi Thomas! The important thing when you're on the dating market is to make sure you spread your reach among a variety of dating venues rather than being dependent on any one particular venue. This way you'll have more exposure,...

As a follow-up to my recent article on the “5 Words That Should Be in Your Dating Profile,” it’s time to revisit the Wired magazine infographic keywords to make sure your online dating profile doesn’t look like everyone else’s. In a review of the top 1,000 most popular keywords on OkCupid, here are some, which appeared at the bottom of the list, that you just might want to remove from your profile and replace with...

According to a series of Infographics appearing in Wired magazine, there are some absolute keywords for women and men that must be included in their profile if they want to receive the most interest from potential dates. Wired looked at 1,000 keywords on OkCupid profiles to determine which ones ranked the highest in popularity and which ones should be nixed from your profile. While the story went viral, one thing...

I just read through a fascinating article that combed through tons of online dating data across Match.com, OkCupid, Grindr and Tinder. It scoured all kinds of online daters and online dating behavior to define who the most successful online daters were, what they did and what you can take away from them in terms of helping your own online dating success. For example, you should use words like "surfing" and "yoga" -...

Your photograph is a key piece of your online dating profile and what it says about you can determine how much or what kind of interest you create. These online dating profile tips for men are begging you to stop treating your picture like an afterthought. It’s pretty much how we women are going to perceive our experience of dating you. 1. Posting photos of you with friends We want to know you. Women want to learn...

Valentine’s Day is coming up and you may be looking to online dating to help you secure plans on the most hyped date night of the year. To help get you there, and with someone you may actually like, here are some online dating tips on what men are checking out in your profile and how it leads them to contact you. I’ve had the unique ability to work with tons of men doing online dating. Here is what I’ve learned...

So we're finally here. You've chosen the site and you're ready to find someone fantastico. There is a terror that comes over every one of us once we've decided to online date. It happens as soon as we have to sit and write about ourselves. Suddenly we have more questions than ideas. Where do I start? What should I say? What should I not say? What does everyone else say? The first thing you should always remember...

Reader Question: I'm always nervous about putting my pics on gay dating sites. Can I still get quality dates with other guys without the pics? -Greg (Ohio) Brian Rzepczynski's Answer: Hi Greg! In today's digital age, and with most men being primed for the visual, not having a photo of yourself on an online dating profile could be a significant disadvantage and negatively impact your dating opportunities in...

By now, most singles have been receiving numerous emails from online dating sites to encourage them to sign up in January, known as the busiest time of the year. For many, holiday romances fizzled or they found themselves flying solo on New Year’s. Still with snowstorms and chilly weather in some locales, singles are looking to snuggle up as we head into the love cycle leading into Valentine’s Day. Here are...

One of the most important tips I can give both new and veteran online daters is to fill out an answer to every section of their online dating profile. The reasons you leave a question blank may be because you don’t  feel that strongly about the topic, you don’t know what you want to put down or the choices don’t reflect exactly how you feel, so you exercise your right to not answer. There is a very strong...