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December 27, 2006
The Fine Art of Photo Dating
Does anyone really look at profiles when they’re looking to find a date online? I know I do, but the emails I get in my inbox seem to show that a lot people don’t. These emails ask questions that would have already been answered had they bothered to read the profile. It’s a small sign that people like picture-driven personal ads. It is through mastering the fine art of photo dating that singles really begin to reap the benefits of online dating.
I’ve done a lot of research on dating profiles since joining the Cupids Reviews team. Say what you want about the power of words, but nothing comes close to the power of pics on a dating profile. It’s instant attraction that will get you farthest. You can glance at a picture and know attraction instantly while it takes many moments to read an opening paragraph. It seems that photo dating is all about putting your best face forward. The question is, are you taking advantage of this part of your online dating strategy?
Picture specifications vary from site to site. However, there are some common
threads to just about every portal. How many pictures do you have posted? Hopefully
the answer to this question is as many as they have allowed. People like variety.
It builds trust. It’s also a good idea to change your main picture as
often as you can, even if you’re just swapping your main for one of those
already in your library. It goes without saying that your photos should be clear
and recent. There should also be no mystery as to which person you are in the
shot. I’m sure your friends are great, but this isn’t about getting
‘them’ dates! Having the best photos you can find puts your profile
miles ahead of the pack and that’s not a bad place to start!
Posted by cup1d666 at December 27, 2006 11:55 AM
Comments
I run an online dating site in ireland. From my experience a lot of people dont read or write profiles just sign up to contact members. I have started offering incentives for people to submit there pictures such as having it displayed randomly on the front page and this has worked. Many people only join up to contact members they have seen in search results and dont post a picture or profile because they just want to contact people who have a good picture and profile.
Posted by: john at January 7, 2007 9:26 AM
Photos always crack me up. I often see photos that look more like models than real people. Yes, it’s a good idea to look great in your photos- your best- but you’re best- REAL YOU! Not a touched up photo or your head on body builder’s body. It’s good to be truthful. Also, the quality is important! I was reading these photo tips on the forum of the dating site I belong to, vdateonline.com. The article explains how it turns people off when you have webcam photos of yourself or you can tell you’re the one holding the camera. You have to have a nice photo of yourself. If not, take one! There’s a bunch of tips on there and here that really helped. Put up a lot of photos! If you just put up one model-like photo, then daters will think your profile is fake! If you’re gonna put up a great photo, put up some more great photos. At least then they can see you’re a real person (and a good looking one at that!)
Posted by: kelly t at September 17, 2008 2:57 PM
