40% of all singles use some kind of online dating service

Did you know that two out of five single people in the UK now use some kind of Internet dating service? That’s 40% of all singles! Unfortunately, the percentage of these people who actually find a real romance as a direct result of their site memberships is very low - probably less than 10%.

Why is this? Well, it’s true that some sites are better than others; they have more traffic, they are better to navigate; they just ‘work’ whilst others just don’t. But what really matters is how you use a site when you actually sign-up to one. Take my word for it, unless you take the five simple steps that I’m about to outline, you may as well do something more productive with your time than join a singles site. This may sound simple and pretty obvious, but you’d be surprised at how many people make things difficult for themselves. So here goes…

1. Create A Great Profile. This is the most important aspect of your dating site experience. Don’t just say ‘Nice guy seeks nice girl for trips to the cinema’ - how boring does that sound? Take the time to say something about yourself, your lifestyle, your interests and the type of person you’re hoping to meet. Being miserable about your recent split is not going to help you, always sound confident, full of life and happy! This isn’t the time for modesty; if you think you’re pretty darn attractive, then be sure to say so. One of the best ways to break the ice is through humour, keep it fun and you are more likely to get a positive response.

2. Always Upload A Photo. Always download a picture to your profile, it’s not important to have the perfect picture, but it is important to post one. Don’t forget that the majority of people on Internet dating sites, will not even read the profile of anyone who does not show a picture of themselves. I’m pretty sure you want to see what a potential date looks like just as much as they want to see you. An up to date photo is best but if you don’t have one, then say so in your personal profile.

3. Be Proactive. Don’t just join a site and expect other people to contact you. A regular search for compatible people is important, if you find someone who fits the bill then get in touch with them as soon as you can.

4. Write Great Emails. OK, you’ve joined a dating site, you’ve searched for other members who fall within your specified categories, and you’ve been presented with a page of matching profiles. You’re eager to fire off a few emails…but what on earth do you say in them? Re-read the paragraph above about creating a great profile and apply the same rules to the first email that you send to another member. If it looks like you can’t be bothered to say much or that you’re sending the same one line message to several people, then they probably wont bother to reply. Give them a brief description about you and your interests to show your compatibility - read the other persons profile and comment on those subjects - be interested in the other persons views and be interesting yourself and you will get plenty of replies to your mail - If you don’t sound enthusiastic then nobody with give you a second glance.

5. Check Back With The Site. There are two reasons why you should do this as often as possible. Every time you log on check to see if there are any new members, you never know, the love of your life may have joined since you last visited your dating site. However, what most people don’t realise is that when you log-in to a dating site, your profile moves up the listings on the internal search engine which means that you are more likely to be spotted and subsequently contacted by other people. While being a member of an Internet dating site its important to visit it frequently, as many times as possible really.

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