Relationships Talk

FINDING love online can be fraught at the best of times but with more and more of us turning to the internet to met ‘the one’ your profile really needs to stand out from the pack.

But fear not, we have a few simple changes you can make that could really boost your chances of getting to know that special someone via an app.

Making the right moves on your dating profile could land you the person of your dreams

With just three simple changes, the dating experts at eHarmony say you could find love in no time

Change your profile picture

We’ve all done it, swiped left when someone’s profile picture doesn’t instantly grab your attention.

Well, there’s a lesson to be learned from that.

eHarmony revealed that women who wear SUNGLASSES tend to see a rather significant rise in interest to their profiles – so get those shades on.

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Women who post pictures with sunglasses having increased interest to their dating profiles

When it comes to men – expressing themselves romantically scores major points.

Millionaire Matchmaker, Louanne Ward has shared some of her top picture tips with FEMAIL and revealed that when it comes to pictures, the more the merrier.

She said that using all the photo spaces is important, and “The more photos you use, the more likely you are to get results, irrespective of what it is you’re looking for.”

We should all know by now that group shots are a complete no-no when it comes to dating apps.

Louanne said: “This is just annoying and won’t do you any favours.”

It makes it hard to identify the potential partner, and people lose interest quickly on apps nowadays.

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Pictures by yourself should be the only way when it comes to dating apps

Be chatty in your profile

You know the one, that super short bio with just an Instagram handle and an emoji in it – and it doesn’t get a second glance.

Those who don’t make the most of however many characters they’re given are missing out on an opportunity to draw in potential love interests who could have similar interests or things in common.

eHarmony’s dating experts have said that size really does matter – as 47 per cent of men and 36 per cent of women have profile bios of 25 words or less – a big no-no.

And the love boffins over at Match.com advise making sure you write about your interests.

They added: “Try to avoid cliches and overused phrases like ‘easy going’. Instead, consider what makes you different from everybody else.”

Humour is also important as many people are looking for someone who can make them laugh, says Marie Clare.

And the last thing, make sure you check your spelling and grammar as these can be a big turn off.

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Not making the most of your character allowance on your profile could result in a missed opportunity to connect with someone who has similar interests

Be more forward

A simple ‘hey’ or ‘how are you’ is nice enough when you’re speaking to someone in person for the first time – but when you’re only one person in a sea of matches, a simple ‘hello’ just doesn’t cut it.

It takes effort for a conversation to lift off the ground when it’s started with a single word, so being forward works wonders if you want to stand out succeed in landing yourself a date.

eHarmony revealed that a short opening message leads to a 35 per cent drop in replies – the statistics don’t lie.

If you pay attention to your match’s profile, comment on something going on in one of their pictures or ask some questions about their interests, you’re more likely to get a reply.

And Match.com advises using an intriguing opening line, and make sure it’s personal.

Using a potential date’s name is also a winner but keep the first message short and sweet, about 100 words is just perfect.

And one final tip from Match: “Check the time you send your message.

“You might say you’re busy and leading a fun, full life but if you’re sending messages at 9pm on Saturday, how busy can you be?”

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