Online dating profile tips

Complete your profile

A finished profile gives people something real to go on. Empty or one-line profiles get skipped.

Pick a clear main photo

Use a recent photo of your face, looking at the camera. Heavy filters and old pictures make people guess.

Add more than one photo

Four to six photos help: a full-body shot, something you do, and a smile. Change them when they go stale. Add video if the app has that feature.

Verify if you can

Many apps let you verify your photos. It tells people they are talking to the person in the pictures.

Write a short bio

A few honest lines beat a joke-only bio. Say what you like and what you want. Do not invent a life.

Keep it current

Update your job, city and photos when they change. An old profile is a small lie.

Do not hide in group shots

If every picture is a group, people cannot tell which one you are. Put one clear solo photo first.