Make your Profile Sizzle

Your personal profile is the handy tool that will attract a potential date. These techniques will help you make your profile compelling, fun and unique.

It can be overwhelming to be faced with a blank screen, so take a few minutes away from your computer to jot down some answers to the questions below. Really think about who you are before tackling your actual profile. Then when it comes to filling out that form, you’ll know exactly what to say.

  • Who am I?
    These are the facts about who you are: your age, height, where you live. What is your marital status? Do you have children?
  • What do I like?
    These are opinions. Do you prefer linguini to ravioli, reading novels to watching movies? Think about what turns you on in life.
  • What am I looking for?
    Do you want to find a poetry-writing sub-mariner? If so, put it down. Do you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain? Don’t be shy. Shout about it.
  • Why am I unique?
    Include the things that make you special. Do you hate fish pie but love mussels? Do you only wear yellow on Mondays? It’s the silly little things that give an insight into your character.
  • Optional extras
    Sign off with your wish list of the more personal things you seek in a date. Be vulnerable. There’s nothing wrong with saying that you like cuddles or that you need lots of personal space. These are the things that can make or break a relationship.

Keep these five golden rules in mind when you’re composing your profile.

Be honest

What could be worse than arranging to meet a strapping rugby-playing artist, only to find they can’t hold a ball, let alone kick one and wouldn’t know one end of a paintbrush from the other? You wouldn’t like it. Neither would anyone else. Stick to the facts and avoid disappointment.

Photo sensitive

If you want more responses, add a great picture to your profile. Try to find one that accurately represents the way you look in normal life. Your Shrek fancy dress costume may have your friends in stitches, but potential dates want to see the person underneath. Have a look at our juicy photo tips for more inspiration.

Headline grabber

Think of a snappy headline. “Lonely Lady Seeks Handsome Man” isn’t going to attract a lot of attention. But “Mrs Robinson Seeks Graduate For Private Tuition” will certainly turn a few heads. Just make sure it sums up what you are all about.

Be vulnerable

Don’t be afraid to let the real you surface. People go through many experiences in life. It’s what defines us. Don’t dwell on the bad things. Stay positive but don’t shy away from revealing your true feelings either.

Check and check again

Make sure that your profile is written in proper English, with good use of grammar and correct spelling. A sloppy profile is off-putting and makes it seem like you don’t care. That’s definitely not the first impression you want to make! Have someone else read it over if you’re unsure.