Increase Your Profile Responses

You're dating online because you want dates -- and not just dates, but the correct dates. If you are not getting the responses you want, it's time to make some updates to your profile. With just five easy tweaks, you can significantly increase both the quantity and quality of your profile responses.

Five quick changes to make right now

You will attract more dates by making the following five updates to your profile. These five tips are based on my expertise and my experience writing Profile Makeovers for coaching clients. The results have been proven to increase profile responses by a whopping 500 percent.

Share Specific Examples.

When sharing things that you enjoy, give three specific examples. For example, you can write specifically about your particular enjoyable activities and hobbies.

I love movies ("Almost Famous" is my favorite), skiing, Tennis, football, hiking, traveling, and music. By being specific, you will invite more responses and attract your type faster. You will receive very different reactions to your favorite movie.

Tell a Very Short Story.

In two sentences or fewer, tell a brief story about a favorite memory. Zillove has space on your profile to create short stories about you and also about how your friends and relatives see you. If someone can relate to your story, they are much more likely to respond. You will attract more responses with short stories than with a six-inch-long profile that puts people to sleep.

Write About "We," Not "You."

When describing the kind of person you want to meet, avoid writing a long, demanding checklist for a mate who does not exist. Instead, tell a few activities that you would like to do together, and use the word "we." For example, you can write, "We might go to a concert at the waterfront" instead of "You must like music." The reader can visualize the two of you doing something together. You will also sound more friendly and inviting.

Be Hot, Not Just Warm.

You want to sound like your world is exciting, not lukewarm -- especially in your opening statements. Avoid starting a profile with empty statements like "I don't know why I am here" or "I don't know what to say about myself." Instead, show your irresistible charm from the start with a direct statement:

. Hi, thank you for stopping by my profile."

. You can also open with a flirty question.

. One of my favorites is "Care to dance?"

Crack a Joke.

Share your sense of humor by cracking a joke rather than just saying you are funny. It will show a more playful side of you that most people want to date. For example, add humor in parentheses after a statement. You might write, "I love to make creamy cake for dessert, but okay, I admit it, I've burned a few on the top, but it's rare now. By sharing what you think is funny, you will attract someone who gets your sense of humor, which is often very different for different people.

Have a Happy Hunting on Zillove!