OK so if you're going to take the time to open an online dating profile on an online dating website, it's in your best interest to post a few good pictures of yourself. Pictures really tell a lot about a person and a great first impression is key. Here's a checklist for you to follow:
- Make sure pictures are recent (within the last 2 years)
- Make sure your online pictures are of you and not scenery of where you've been; people don't care necessarily care about scenery shots when they're looking for hot guys or hot girls (which is left up to one's personal discretion of course).
- Post what you would consider to be your best pictures and ask someone for their opinion if it's not too much trouble.
- Make sure your online pictures are close-ups so they can see what you really look like.
- Make sure your online pictures are clear and don't wear glasses we can't see your eyes.
- Don't be half naked in your pics if you're not ready to receive sexual comments or have people approach you for sex.
- Don't post online pictures of you and your ex or someone of the opposite sex (find someone that can edit your pics for you).
- Don't post a picture of a good looking celebrity because that's pointless and the people you want to contact you, won't.
- Make sure that your pictures are current. People want to see what you look like currently and not in the past. If you end up meeting up with someone and look totally different than your picture, you might be wasting your time as that person will not be too impressed with you.
Next time you post your online dating pictures, follow these tips as they can determine the difference between a positive and negative online experience.
Laura Bilotta is the co-founder of Single in the City. with a background in television, sales, radio, media and promotions. Her many years of experience working in the dating industry as a professional matchmaker, allows her to share her expertise and give dating and relationship advice.
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