Creating your profile is actually the most important part of your search for your next date, and unfortunately it is the one part that we cannot do for you! We can, however, provide you with advice and tips to make your online profile shine and attract members who you will be most compatible with. Remember, the information in your profile is what our 'Matchfinder' service uses to match you with potential dates, and it also gives your potential dates that all-important first impression of you. So it is worth spending a little extra time and effort in creating the best profile that you can.
 

Have fun writing your profile, it will come across in your words! Think about the effect your words will have on the reader – how would you feel if you read it as a potential date's profile? Would YOU date you?

Make sure that you come over as an upbeat, happy person – have a friend read over your profile to make sure you are giving a good impression. Try to avoid clichés and keep it light and to the point, without unnecessary details or waffle. Be positive, but also honest and not arrogant. Equally, don't use 'I can't…' sentences – no one's ideal partner is someone who is a negative loser.

The key to writing a killer profile is simple. Be honest and sincere about who you are and who and what you are looking for in a date.

Show your personality in your words. Imagine you are talking to a new friend and telling them about yourself, but here you have the advantage of time to prepare, change your words and ask friends to help! Be careful with humor, it's fine to show you have a sense of humor but keep it tasteful and try not say things which could be misconstrued.

When you are done, make sure you use a spelling and grammar checker so that there are no errors in your profile.
 

The more information you give about the type of person you are looking for, the more accurately the 'Matchfinder' service will be able to find compatible matches for you. However, it is also true that the more specific you are about the exact qualities you wish to find in your potential date, the fewer dates 'Matchfinder' will find for you.

Nobody is perfect, so try not to think in terms of a 'perfect date' where everything about the date will be to your specification.
 

First, make a list of what you THINK you are looking for in a potential partner. Then take a long look at that list. What qualities are REALLY important in your next partner, and what could you compromise with? Think about whether physical characteristics are truly a deal-breaker for you. Would you turn down a date with someone who had everything you desired emotionally and the same interests, but were not the exact body type that your 'perfect' partner would be? Think about where you could make a compromise and concentrate on qualities that truly ARE important to you. This way, your matches will be based on these truly important qualities only, so you will have a greater chance of meeting a compatible date, which you will really get along with.
 

At Meetyounextdate.com, you have an online photo album where you can show your photographs. Remember, the Meetyournextdate.com site is confidential – the only people who will see your precious photographs are those with whom the 'Matchfinder' service has matched you. Your profile and photographs will NOT be able to be viewed by the general public; only those registered members who are genuinely interested in finding a serious date and are compatible with you can see them.

Of course, your potential dates will form their first impressions of you based on your photographs, so it's important to make sure they show you at your best! Here are some tips for great profile photographs:

Do:
• Ask a friend to take new photographs of you if necessary – make sure you are well groomed and against a good background. Take lots of photographs so you can pick only the best to use in the album
• Pose alone, so your date is clear who is you!
• Smile and look happy in your photographs – would you want to meet someone who looked angry or depressed?
• Make sure you are dressed as you wish to be when you first meet your date – that shot of you walking the dog might be great of your face, but do your clothes really give your date the impression you want them to have of you?

Don't:
• Include other people in your photographs, especially not your ex or people of the opposite sex who could be mistaken for your ex.
• Use photographs that are too old – they may give a great impression, but your date will realize the truth at your first date!
• Use photographs that are too dark or blurry for matches to be able to see you clearly – no one is attracted to someone they cannot see.
• Include 'joke' shots – they may be very funny in context, but your potential date does not know the story behind them and they may be misconstrued.

This portion is really advice for the guys. Sometimes the most important part of a profile is what not to say. Saying the wrong things can cause your profile to get little or no interest.

Here is a list of things that will turn off the majority of single woman from ever contacting you if you even mention them on your profile. (Note: I did say majority, but there are exceptions, so please do not lash back. Be honest very few women like these things. )

• Remarking how hunting and/or fishing are your favorite hobbies.
• Noting that you have an extensive comic book collection.
• Explaining what a big Treky you are.
• Talking about how big of a sports fan you are.
• Including a picture in your profile with your Ex.