- January 7th this year is Dating Sunday, the most trafficked day for dating apps.
- With more singles than usual looking for connections, updating your profile can help you score matches.
- Matchmakers and dating coaches shared top tips for quickly revamping or overhauling your profile.
For singles looking for love (or a little fun), the most promising day is approaching, called Date Sunday.
Business Insider previously reported that Date Sunday, the first Sunday in January, has historically been the busiest day for dating apps like Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder.
It’s unclear why so many single people flock to dating apps today. BI previously reported that bouts of post-holiday depression and loneliness may be linked. Regardless of the reason, updating your profile before Date Sunday will help you catch the attention of singles who are likely to sign on to the app on January 7th.
Regardless of your dating goals, people looking for a worthy partner should follow certain guidelines when creating their profile. Over the past four years as part of Business Insider, dating coaches and matchmakers have helped dozens of singles become their best selves. Dating app clinic series.
A good profile helps you imagine potential matches What’s it like to sit next to you on a date?entice them to strike up a conversation and build a real-life connection, therapist and men’s dating coach Sarah Tick previously told BI.
Whether you want to overhaul your entire profile or update it with a few in-app prompts or photo changes, keeping your words specific and concise and being calculated in your photo choices can help you get more bang for your buck. It can make a big difference in ensuring a quality profile. , matches.
BI has compiled top tips from experts on how to revamp your dating app profile. Many of them take just a few minutes.
How to stand out on your dating app profile
When you create a dating profile on an app or website, Your goal is to intrigue your fellow singles Long enough for them to pause, scroll through your details, match with you and start a conversation, matchmaker Laurie Sassoon previously told Business Insider.
However, single people often The mistake of creating a profile that is too general Dating coach Erika Ettin says it doesn’t seem intentional. Although overlap with competitors cannot be avoided when it comes to specific hobbies, Brainstorm your unique interests and traits “It helps you stand out from the rest,” Tick said.
She suggested thinking about the following to get your creative juices flowing:
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Most weekends you’ll find me…
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For me, the happiest place on earth is…
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if you love too [topic or item] We will get along well.
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For me, the perfect relationship is…
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I am passionate about…
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The qualities I look for in a partner are…
Write your self-introduction as if you were talking to a friend, but omit any name-calling.
Ettin told BI that single people often find it most difficult to write about themselves and put into words what makes them unique.
she said so your tone should be conversational But it’s appropriate, Sexual innuendos, suggestive puns, jokes, and name-calling are prohibited.said Ettin. She said it’s fine to share this side of yourself when you meet in person, but over a screen, potential partners can misinterpret these jokes and omit your profile. .
Instead, single people Keep things light and curious, matchmaker Amy Nobile previously told BI. To do this, Nobile says, use adjectives to describe your personality, share a memory from a recent trip, and ask open-ended questions.
Tap into your creativity with built-in written prompts
In addition to explaining your unique qualities in a written introduction, you should also fill out prompts provided by apps like Bumble and Hinge.
These are opportunities to directly show off who you are, Sassoon says, so share obvious, common things like your favorite food is pizza or how you spend your Sundays watching soccer. Do not use it for
“People often overuse certain quotes and pop culture references. ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Friends’ are classics in their own right, but they don’t differentiate you from a sea of vanilla profiles.” Sassoon previously told BI.
Instead of just writing the first thing that comes to mind, try to be specificwhat you do in your free time, adjectives that describe your personality, and Give your sense of humor a nod or twoaccording to Ettin.
Stand out with bright, clear and simple photos
your Profile requires 5-6 photosAccording to Ettin, this allows you to paint a good picture of who you are and what you enjoy without triggering boring potential matches.
She tells all her clients to fall into the following categories when creating their profile:
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This is a full body shot. Swimsuits are prohibited as you must participate fully clothed.
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A close-up of a smiling face without sunglasses or a hat that could obscure the appearance.
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Photos of you doing something interesting, such as a vacation activity or an eye-catching hobby
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A photo (or two) that captures your element: a local coffee shop, bookstore, soccer field, park, etc.
If you don’t already have a clear, distinct choice that falls into each of these categories, Ettin says you should do your best to choose a new option.
Matchmaker Talia Ouimet always says this to her clients: Invest in a professional photography sessionBI previously reported that the cost is worth the quality of the matches and the revenue.
But if you can’t afford to take photos, asking a friend to take a few shots can be effective, says German, a photographer who regularly coaches singles through profile-building sessions.・Mr. Marin previously told BI.
To avoid awkward, overly posed shots, Marin suggested singles make a list of their top interests, places they like to spend time outside of their home, and their dating goals. they again, choose some costumes It provides a powerful and comfortable wearing experience.
“If you get a lot of compliments for wearing a certain outfit, by all means wear that outfit,” Marin previously told BI.
When you go out to take photos, consider early morning hours to avoid the stares of passersby, Marin says. He does this with his own clients, who often feel self-conscious about their photoshoots.
Delete anything that makes you feel bad, such as negative comments or voice notes.
Dating apps regularly release new features to add to your profile, such as voice notes and videos. But Nobile said they could actually stop the fight.
She previously told BI: Single people should avoid voice memos and video features This is because it can unintentionally negatively impact potential matches.
“It’s just another thing that they have to analyze, and it just becomes a multimedia puzzle where people just go, ‘Hmm.’ They feel kind of resigned,” Nobile said. Told.
Norville too warned against sharing negative opinions There’s something I don’t like about your profile. This includes avoiding built-in prompts like “You shouldn’t go out with me if…”
Singles should focus on writing about who they are, what they want and don’t want in a partner, Nobile said.
Want more tips for reinventing your dating profile? Read BI Dating app clinic, a series in which industry experts offer tailored profile advice for singles. or Submit your profile You will have the opportunity to have an expert review it and provide any suggested updates.