If you’ve been reading my blogs recently, you’ll have noticed that I’m visiting online dating sites throughout New York and picking excerpts from random online dating profiles to critique.
My recent posts have focused on NYC singles, but other cities and states will be covered.
Ultimately, I hope that, by showing examples of online dating profiles, the insights will help you improve your online dating profile too.
Because I’m an ad writer, as well as online dating profile writer, I’m in the unique position to give online dating profile writing tips based on marketing techniques.
Please feel free to check out my bio and my online dating profile samples. Oh, and by the way, sorry for being so redundant, but I also write this blog with search engine optimization in mind.
Now then, for today’s featured online dating profile, I give you the excerpt of a 28 year old single female in NYC:
Hi, I’m looking for someone that is honest, fun and wants a relationship. I am a single mother with two daughters. I am currently separated but my divorce should be final very soon. I value honesty above all else so don’t tell me you want a relationship when you have no intention of pursuing one. Have a great day!
My critique
In reading this profile, I’ve learned very little about this woman. She really should talk about some of her interests so that she catches the attention of someone like-minded. In addition, there’s no reason to write that you’re separate in the body copy of your profile. Most sites give you that opportunity in the settings. As such, not only does her dating profile “about me” summary say very little, what it does say is mostly redundant. My suggestion always is to write about 250 words and make sure that they describe you in a unique and engaging way. An online dating profile is a marketing opportunity so don’t pass up the chance to promote yourself.
On a final note
If you’re like the single featured in my blog today, then you might not have the skill to write an engaging online dating profile. So, let me do it for you. Complete the online personality quiz then submit the answers to me. The better your online dating profile, the better your chances at success.
