How to make a better dating profile

Online dating is tough...after personal research, use of a coach, & testing, I've found these guidelines & steps will help successfully find dates!

Hedge your bets by being on several sites. Try 2 mainstream, and one that focuses on specific niche.

Be honest if you take a personality test. Self awareness is key!!! Don't try to beat the system or be someone you 're not.

PHOTOS ARE A MUST. I advise 7 - choose recent ones & date them so people know you look like your pic. Order them: close-up, body, close-up, action, body, close-up, action

Photo dos & dont's - no kids or members of opposite sex, this just confuses people. Women, natural makeup. Girl next door look. Men, try & have one suit pic. Do a photo shoot w/friend if necessary.

Your handle - action + descriptor. "RunnerGrl" or "DamatianGuy". About me should be fun & easy going. Don't be too serious or you look desperate.

About me: When describing yourself be positive "I'm outgoing & love fun". Be approachable & avoid anything lengthy. Let them MEET you or write you to find our more. Let them be curious.

Questions: again, be brief. One question write "this is a great first date question" indicating they must meet you to know more. Don't be too specific or people may dismiss you for dumb reasons.

Emailing: short emails. Be flirty & direct. Men, ask for the date within 3 emails. Women, stop writing after 6 emails if no date is secured. Don't waste time on pen pals.

Remember: brevity is the soul of wit, so be brief! Photos are important!! Take the time to do a photo shoot (guys, this is YOU). Ladies, keep it simple, & move on if he doesn't make a move.