I’m thinking about giving online dating another try — on JDate, the online Jewish dating service.
But my profile is one year old and it clearly needs a tune-up. Can you help me out here?
Let’s face it: if you’re browsing online profiles — whether you’re a man or a woman — you look at the photos first. (If you don’t, I think you’re fibbing!)
After this, a catchy username might make you pause. But it’s the headline that has got to be compelling. Do you agree?
I’m definitely not keeping my former online headline: “Are you honest, with a big heart, and no addictions?”
(Although if anyone votes me that line as a “keeper,” let me know!)
Here’s my favorite so far:
“Single mom seeking single dad…”
What do you think? Clear and to the point? So me?
Note to JDate; I wish you had a way I could search for a man with kids, the same way you can search for certain location, age, etc.
Your turn: If you have an online profile, what’s your headline? I would love to hear it!
If you were previously online, what was your headline?
And if you’re thinking about trying online dating, let’s hear your headline ideas!
P.S. Here’s the other reason that online dating is on hold: remember when I was having computer problems? Well, my dear old machine crashed last night. Badly. Yes, the hard drive vanished.
Thanks to the computer gods, I’d backed everything up the day before. I’m in the process of transferring files to my new computer. Two words, folks: Back Up! (I’m sure there’s a theme in there… dating and backing up? Hmm.)
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Mine is “Kiss slowly; forgive quickly.” I also had great luck when I used “Teach me to line dance?” because I thought it was fun and activity-based.
PT-LawMom´s last blog post…Snugglebug
I should seriously ask all of you to write my profile. You are SO good!!
QT Mama’s “Yes, I Own My Own Car.” (That’s so you, with that great sense of humor you have!)
PT Law Mom: You’ll really need to explain “Kiss slowly; forgive quickly.” Hmmm. What the history behind that one?
Mommy to the Monsters: “So you think you can dance?” Brilliant!
OMG. This is great online dating advice. I’m absorbing, absorbing. I do want to say that guys with pics of random women are a next for me. They scream “playah!”
Leah´s last blog post…My amazing date tonight…
Well, I don’t have anything for you, SMS, but I think I’ll go change my headline now to say: Looking for a fun date AND free hard drive repair?
Jim Everson (Depot Dad)´s last blog post…That’s Quite a Ride
Of course we look at the pictures first, but then we are looking to see if our personalities might fit. I like to lead with something a little zany (like some of the suggestions here), because a shared sense of humor is soooo important. I definitely go for the women’s profiles that show a sharp sense of humor.
I went with “Some assembly required”.
I’m hoping someone will see the wittiness there and not think I’m a basket case in need of serious help. LOL.
“I’m a Big Nerd, Don’t Click Me!” I use that for my email subject header too and it kills. Anything catchy to get them to at least click your profile.
Lance´s last blog post…7 Thought Leaders in the Dating & Pickup Industry
There’s some good tips for profile writing here:
http://dating-profile.com/index/examples.htm
some more here:
http://dating-profile.com/index/general.htm
I personally would go with a neutral headline myself.
Jackie
Detroit, MI
LOl! Had to look at my headline because I had no clue what it was. (again,because I don’t overthink) Turns out I was pleasantly surprised:”Looking for the connection? Me too.” Simple & to the point, if I must say so myself!
Hope I’m not too late to comment, but I just found your blog. My headline read, “Yes, they both have 3 legs…” because I own two 3-legged dogs and posted their picture along with mine. Unfortunately, the emails I received usually began with, “Your dogs are so cute…and I liked your profile”.
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