If you plan to give online dating a try you need a profile that is honest and stands apart from the rest. While less is more for most things, this is not the case for your dating profile. You want to pique the curiosity of those that come across your profile. There are some tips that you must employ to do this.

Be Specific

The whole point of online dating is to meet people that you will be interested in. While you will inevitably end up with some duds, if you are clear about what you want you are more likely to get more dates that fit your needs and wants. For example, if you want someone that has at least a Bachelor’s degree then do not be afraid to state this on your profile. The same goes for specific religions, age ranges and other criteria that you are pretty specific about. Put your most important needs and wants first so that they are easily seen. Now, things like height and weight are not necessary because this just limits you way too much. There is a balance here, but you can strike it by sticking to listing the specifics that will truly matter in a long-term relationship. Eye color is not going to make someone a bad fit, for example.

Honesty Always

When you are dating you should always put quality above quantity. If you are honest about who you are then this will likely always ring true, but this is a good thing. Now, while you will be honest in telling who you are this does not mean that you should display every single detail of your life. This can certainly be a tricky balance. The key is to put out there what most people know about you. Save the things that only your best friend knows for a guy that ends up turning into a long-term, trusted relationship. You want to share things like your major, what you enjoy, if you have kids and what your motives are in dating.

Your Headline

This is your first impression so you must put some thought into it. An interesting song lyric is not a bad idea if the lyric says something about you. It will also help to attract those that you at least have music in common with. A quote that means a lot to you is also a good choice. This shows your more thoughtful and spiritual side. On the spiritual note, use a bible quote if there is one you really like and religion is important to you. Use your imagination and be creative.

Tone of Your Profile

First and foremost, be positive. Next, you must use proper spelling and grammar. With all of the spell and grammar checkers available online there is no reason to have mistakes in your profile. Plus, mistakes can detract from who you truly are.

You also want a recent picture where you are smiling. Your full face should be showing so avoid sunglasses and sideways photos.