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The Nuts & Bolts Of Writing an Effective Online Profile

When someone asked Willie Sutton, the notorious bank robber, "Willie, why do you rob banks?" He replied, “Because that's where the money is!" Well, online is where the men are. Millions of single men are online. And you're only looking for one!  
Some recent statistics:  
Total number of single people in the U.S.= 54 Million
Total number of people in the U.S. who have tried online dating =40 Million Average length of courtship for marriages that met online =18.5 Months
Average length of courtship for marriages that met offline =42 Months
Percent of male online dating users =52.4 %
Percent of female online dating users =47.6 %
Percent of marriages in the last year in which the couple met on a dating site=17%
Percent of current committed relationships that began online 20 %
 

It’s important to remember that online dating isn't a sprint; it's a marathon. Just like dating offline, it can take a long time to find Mr. Right. You have to be patient and persistent. And rather than focus on the number of unsuccessful dates, consider: Are you meeting interesting people? What are you learning about men, about dating or about yourself? Are you sharpening your dating skills?

My best advice for writing an effective online Profile:

Your goal is to distinguish yourself. Your Profile needs to be an upbeat, intriguing description of yourself. The screen name and tagline, along with the head shot are the first things a man sees. They say a lot about you. In your main write up, your goal is to tell what is unique about you.

1.The most important element in your Profile is your first sentence because it will determine if your matches will keep reading. Be specific, not generic, by writing about things that are true of millions of people such as: I’m kind. I’m smart. I’m cheerful. Instead of, “I love the outdoors.” How about, “I love walking my dog in Central Park after work, “ or “I love to sit in my garden and read.” And rather than, “I love movies,” how about, ‘My favorite movie of all time is “Sleepless in Seattle, and I’m also a George Clooney fan.”

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