All posts tagged with how to write an online dating profile

Unexpected Dating Advice

The only dating blog about men, women and marketing. I read a lot of relationship articles giving advice to both men and women. Much of it as about as deep as Dr. Drew’s contribution to celebrity rehab. Still, it’s fun. So here’s your chance to “listen in” to what the other side is being told! Relationship and dating advice for men According to an article in Men’s Health Magazine, the older women get, the more frisky they become. So men,… read more

Online dating and the top 3 reasons why emails matter.

I was listening to a radio show the other day when the host gave some brilliant online dating advice. By brilliant I mean in that  “Tommy Lee goes to College” kind of way. He suggested that women should just post pictures and not bother with anything else.  In his view, men are visual so there’s no point in spending time on a profile and, above all, emails are pointless. In truth, my observation has been that men don’t like to… read more

Craft an online dating profile that singles you out.

I write ads. I also write online dating profiles using subtle, but effective ad techniques (check out my online dating profile samples and see for yourself). Here are  excerpts from an article I wrote for Betty Confidential where I was asked to provide tips on how to write an online dating profile that works. Want to go from being one of many to being the one? Then do what advertisers do – market yourself. Chicken McNuggets are to die for… read more

Online dating and lovable quirks.

Not long ago, I was on King 5 TV’s New Day Northwest. In conversation with the host, Margaret Larson (a lovely person who donates much of her time to humanitarian causes), we talked about how charming quirks can be. Of all the aspects of my work, discovering a person’s unique quirks is one that I always enjoy. They’re endearing and so entertaining. As such, rather than keep these nuggets to myself, I’ve decided to share some that I’ve collected over the… read more

Jennifer Lopez? Is that you dating online?

The other day I was scanning on one of the big online dating sites when who do you think I saw? Fergie! That’s right, Ms Fergalicious herself had a profile up though, surprisingly, with just one picture (a little odd given that she has had countless taken of her). Still, there she was looking for a long-term relationship with men within 100 miles of her zip code. Hummm, wonder if Josh knows? More importantly, I wonder if TMZ is onto… read more

Online dating and the importance of a great profile.

I was talking to a friend the other day who asked, “How’s your little side business going.”  Cringing, I patiently answered, “I have a two-week waiting list. I’m negotiating a speaking engagement in LA. Plus, a PHD who’s written 33 self-help books and was a guest on Oprah has recommended me. In fact, he called me an angel for doing what I do”. “Really? You’re serious?” he said incredulous. “Yes. What’s so hard to believe – that someone called me… read more

How to be more successful at online dating.

When I was online dating, I saw the profile of a really good-looking man. Good news – we shared countless interests! He liked to cycle, rollerblade, swim, hike, ski, kayak and, generally, play outside. So did I – what a match (did I mention he was good-looking?). There was just one teeny hitch. He made it very clear – and I mean in no uncertain terms – that he played outside day and night, dusk until dawn, 365 days a… read more

Online dating profiles? Talk about drama!

People say words hurt. Certainly this was true during an incident many years ago when my words had near-fatal consequences (for me). It happened on dark and stormy night in a deep, deserted forest. Okay, actually, that’s not true. It was a bright, sunny summer day and I was on a rooftop catching rays with three other woman, but still – drama and danger lurked as surely as it would have had I been a nubile cheerleader using an outhouse… read more

What your online dating profile photo says about you.

While working at ad agencies, I’ve been privy to a lot of unusual conversations by graphic designers. I’ve heard laments about how the color green has been sabotaged by environmental issues and can never again be used to promote fresh minty flavors. I once heard a colleague say that the use of script fonts does not (mercifully) cause her to orgasm. Recently I heard a fond discussion about the color orange and how universally unisexual it is. Apparently, orange is… read more

Online dating for couch potatoes.

Is there anything more appealing than a man stretched out on a couch and wearing sweats? When I scan dating profiles and see photos of men kicking back on their sofas, I can’t help but think, “George Clooney and his elegant suits be damned! I want a man as yummy as Jim Belushi!”  Yes, I’m being facetious. Men, if you want to attract a woman, I suggest you put a little more effort into looking attractive. Women, our gender doesn’t… read more