Online Dating Tips

During “Project Hollywood” a few years ago, Neil Strauss, Mystery, TD, Sickboy and I all posting online dating profiles on some of the major sites.

We had some fun experiences, and learned a LOT along the way about successful online dating.

Here are 5 online dating tips that I found are critical to a guy’s success:

Online Dating Tip #1

Recruit a friend. It is always better to have a buddy help you set up your profile, as they will have a better idea of your strengths to highlight. They can also help you collect your profile pictures. Mostly, you will have more FUN with a friend going through this with you. You can share stories afterwards, even make up friendly competitions to encourage you both forward.

Online Dating Tip #2

It’s all about the pictures. You’ve gotta have GREAT pictures to be out in front of the competition online. I always recommend four:

• 1 which is a basic headshot, so she can get a clear idea of your face;
• 1 of you ‘in your element’ (so, if you’re a hiker, a shot of you in the wilderness);
• 1 of you with GIRLS (women friends, sister(s) etc);
• 1 of you dressed up and out socially (office party, wedding, bar mitzvah, wherever).

Online Dating Tip #3

Funny headline. A pic and a humorous headline are critical. Please don’t be boring from the start! What impression does this create in the mind of a woman? Not a good one.

Be unconventional, and surprising, avoid the obvious.

Online Dating Tip #4

Sincerity and vulnerability. At some point in the course of the profile, you will be able to write a bit about yourself. Feel free to mix in some truth with the humor. If you’re afraid of something, mention that. If you’re just getting “back out there”, mention that. If you’re terrible at dancing, mention that. Endear yourself by revealing that you are human.

Online Dating Tip #5

First date, not a date. The first date is not a REAL date, OK? The first date is basically when you are introduced to the girl. The second date is really the first date. So, keep your first ‘real-life encounter’ short and sweet. I always like to ask girls out for dessert, for example.

If you don’t have a profile online and/or have had some bad experiences in online dating, let me recommend that you take a look at my friend Dave M’s Insider Internet Dating Program - he offers some really priceless info here (immediately, and for free), and I strongly recommend the program he offers at the end.

You can find it by clicking below:

Dave M’s Insider Internet Dating Program

Enjoy guys! And remember, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by doing internet dating. Even if you don’t meet the woman of your dreams, you get to go out on some dates, meet and talk with live women, practice social skills, have fun, and maybe make some friends…it’s a HUGE win no matter what.

Stephen Nash.

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