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Many people join online dating websites with the aim of making friends or meeting potential soul mates. Many people however do not achieve success and hardly get invites or contacts from other members. To succeed in online dating you need select the right dating website, and just as important you need to create an interesting and captivating public profile. Here are steps to guide you in doing this effectively.

Before you even begin online dating, be sure to decide what you want and the type of people you want to attract. Are you looking for fun, to expand your friends, causal sex or serious relationship? This will affect the type of site or section to post your profile. It also determines the type of online dating profile you should create to be more effective.

First you need a ‘user name’ or ‘handle’. Most online dating sites require that you chose or create a unique handle different from other users. To protect your privacy it is usually advised not to use your real name. Pick names that suggest your personality. Avoid names that are too long, too suggestive or hard to pronounce. Most times your handle will be what is used to refer to you and so you need a name that would be easy to remember, pronounce and maybe reflects you.

Next you will need to write a tag line. A tag line is usually a one or short brief description that appears on top of your profile page or next to your picture and handle during searches. Many people use famous quotes, movie or song lines as their online dating tag line. The problem with this option is that it is quite common and does not help you stand out as unique. To inspire you, conduct searches for people like you and see commonly used tag lines. Avoid suggestive or racy lines unless you are looking for causal flings or relationships. If you desire something a little more serious then try intriguing, thought provoking unusual lines. Witty and simple could also work.

Most online dating websites will require and ‘essay’ or an ‘about me’ section. Here you have to decide what to write about yourself without sounding boring, over eager or too selective. The right way to go is to be truthful and expressive. Without revealing too much personal information, give a bit about your background and then write about the type of person you are, your likes and personality. If in doubt about what to write, share some of the activities you like doing and why you like them. You can also write a brief about what you would like in a friend or mate. Try not to sound too demanding or selective. You can have a friend look it over before you post it on the online dating website.

You can get the best from online dating if you take the time to select the right dating website and create an interesting profile. Always try to stick to the truth. Do not lie about your age, weight or color if you are interested in a serious relationship online. With this few tips you should be better prepared to venture into online dating with success.