5 Awesome Free Dating Site Tips

One of the biggest mistakes that I see is the use of cheap, low quality pictures. Avoid using photos that are grainy or taken with camera phones. Studies have shown that the quality of the profile photo can play a role in the number of responses received on dating sites.

You should also avoid the regular head shots or "glamour shots", and provide candid photos where you can show your true identity to the world. Of course, you should always use pictures that show you in your best light, but remember to use a recent photo that depicts how you currently appear. Don't forget that someone will eventually meet you, and it will be extremely awkward if you don't look like the person in the photo.

Tip #2 You Need A Deadly Profile

If you want to find love on the internet, your profile must differentiate yourself from the thousands of other members without making you look like a weirdo. The key is to keep it interesting, while highlighting your positive attributes. But, you must also remain modest. A profile that reads like a list of accomplishments can give some readers the impression that you are either conceited or intimidating. This is the kiss of death for online daters.

Once you've finished your masterpiece, make sure that you check the spelling and grammar before allowing it to go live. Posting an error-filled profile is one of the biggest mistakes made on online dating sites, and only one of the easiest to avoid. Don't make this common error, as ignorance is a major turn-off!

Tip #3 Minimum Effort Yields Minimum Results

If you're willing to put in some time and energy, the dates will come pretty naturally. When I started meeting women online, I took it very seriously and treated it like a salesperson would. I looked at the available women as my "leads". You'll find that many of these leads are not what you're looking for. Sort through them all, and contact as many people that fit your dating criteria. You must get out of your comfort zone and make the initial contact.



As most good sales people know, it takes many "no's" to get a "yes". Dating sites are exactly the same, but even better. In this case, that one yes could turn out to be the love of your life.

Tip #4 Blow Them Away With The Initial Contact

As with the profile, you must do something that sets yourself apart from everyone else. I usually like to start out by mentioning something that I noticed in their profile. This shows that you are in fact interested in them, and didn't just fire off a form letter to a few hundred random people. However, keep in mind that you should never compliment them on their looks in the first email. If they're good looking, they know this, and it will put you in a weaker position.

Once you've shown that you're interested in that person, you can write a bit about yourself and what you have in common with them. A little bit of charm and humor goes well here. Most importantly, you must spread a few questions throughout this email as well. You need to give them a reason to respond to you.