How to create your impressive profile on an Online Dating App

Have you finally or maybe abruptly set out to explore the world of online dating? This won't be easy for all of you, especially when you know that you will have to create an appealing yet honest profile that will represent you on the online dating app. It is natural to feel nervous before writing or putting up anything about yourself on your dating profile. You may even be confused about what to write and what to avoid. You may be flooded with ideas but a limitation of space or hesitation. 

Thankfully, you can avoid the pressure of being perfect or presenting yourself as the most perfect profile on the app. Many times, you will see that simple and honest things appeal the most. Although, an online dating profile of yours is like personal branding you do not need to jam-pack it with anything and everything. Knowing what to write, what picture to upload, and altogether how to present yourself is key to creating an impressive profile on an online dating app. So, here's what we noted down for you before you set out to create your dating profile. 

• Pick your photos wisely  

This is what most people want to see first. It tells a lot about you. So, posting an unclear or blur photo of yours will probably make you lose potential connections. After all, people wish to see you before they get to know more about you. Hence, choose a photo that shows your full face, most likely with a gentle smile. If the matchmaking app allows you to post multiple pictures, then go ahead with the provision. Use it advantageously. The person on the other end would definitely like to see you in various pictures rather than one. 

• Focus on relevant details  

To make your profile interesting and notable, you need to focus on details that are relevant to your profile. Say, for example, when mentioning your hobbies, you can write a few things in detail that will make it authentic. Instead of simply writing that you like listening to songs, you can write the types of songs that you like to listen to or your recent favourite song. 

The more you add details in such things, the more interesting your profile becomes. This means that you should avoid being generic. You can even write about the kind of person you are looking for on the app or some of your dating fantasies. 

• Keep it short  

No one sits for too long viewing a profile on a matchmaking app. Yes, we mentioned adding details to your hobbies and other areas, it is advisable to keep it short and simple. You can preferably write a paragraph or two and not a full-page bio of yours. Altogether, you need to be selective about what you put up on your profile. You can give a brief about yourself but not reveal your entire life story. You need to note that an online dating profile is there to make people text you to know you better and not just read and move ahead. 

• Be authentic  

It can be alluring to exaggerate but it is always advisable to remain authentic. This is what will get you going in the long run. A lot of people, probably the one you are looking for too prefer someone authentic and honest. So, focus on presenting your true self and be open about your choices and preferences. It is obvious to want to be noticed and find someone you have been desperately looking for, it is also important that you do not try to fit yourself into some fixed set of notions. You can choose to present your honest self and stick to it with pride. 

• Give space to connections 

Worthless to mention, you are on the matchmaking app to make connections and go ahead if you find someone fit for yourself. So, you need to give space to connections or potential connections. This implies that you need to provide ways for people to start a conversation with you.  

For example, if you showed interest in someone's pr, try and come up with something to start a conversation or be quick enough to reply to theirs. You can even begin with a fun conversation starter like "One thing your bio doesn't tell about you" or something more interesting. This helps break the silence or hesitation for both.