I'm sure you've heard the quote "a picture is worth a thousand words." Even though this quote predates the internet by at least 80 years, it is still very true with regards to online dating.
Studies have shown that an online dating profile with a photo receives much more attention than a profile with no photos. Photos make you an individual, much more than text can ever do. So including a photo of yourself will definitely help get attention and meet many more people in the long run.
Here are some quick tips to help you choose the profile photo that is right for you.
The face is definitely the most important part of a person. People tend to first notice a person's eyes, then their smile, face and their hair. So make sure that your photo is not a blurry one taken from the distance, because that is not going to attract people. It might even be worse than having no photo at all!
Be brave. Upload a good photo of yourself. Worried that people won't like you for who you are? Then why do you want to even bother with them in the first place? Be honest with yourself, and soon you'll be meeting that special person who wants to spend time with you, for exactly who you are.
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Comments (14)
I had the same kind of bad luck even before the photo, so it hasn't made any difference.
I hope my picture is ok ?
any advice would be a +
thank you
In addition to not showing your ex in the photo - face visible or not - I also suggest that women not show photos of their kids, or pets, or cutesy cartoons or sunsets, or holiday snaps. Just a photo of your head and shoulders with a nice smile. Photos showing you as a party animal should likewise be avoided unless that's the entire focus of your life. If you want to show those aspects of your personality or lifestyle save them for the additional photos.
And Michael, put a shirt on dude. Really.
What study are we talking about? Just curious.
Middle aged, alone and hoping we meet someone, all the while using the same techniques that failed us before.
But keep letting the "Isms" control what has failed us before, we all should be happily with someone if the antiquated techniques we demand to hold onto worked, No??
How about trying something completely different??
Oh heaven's no that would mean actually trusting and maybe being hurt again, so keep the same old same old.
Not until it is ralized that we have no control over others actions so that they can no longer hurt us, will we have true freedom and power.
But, instead lets continue to make the Picture what is important.
Wow