Things You'll Need:
- a dating profile or a profile online
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Step 1
The title of an article draws a user in and in much the same way an online dating headline does the same thing. Does the title of this article seem a little cliched? Maybe, but in this case it means you know what you'll get; and that's the thing about using cliches as dating headlines, people think they know what to expect so you need to be very careful when using them and decide how they will be interpreted.
You should try to think about your dating headline as a title for you, as if you were a book waiting to be read... Is this really necessary I can hear you saying? Well just take a look at a few online dating sites and you'll see that it really, really is! If you want to stand out from the crowd then your dating photo, user name and headline all matter so take the time to consider yours if you are seeking online dating success. -
Step 2
'Everything we do in life today reflects in the universe tomorrow' is a very strong dating headline example as it has a strong spiritual pull but also demonstrates someone who feels responsible for their actions, a combination which is strongly attractive to most women. It also demonstrates that the writer is not afraid to appear sensitive, another big tick in the box!
'Lioness needs keeper' has a strong intellectual pull as it is clever and is both challenging and appealing at the same time. As a dating headline it shows someone who has a strong character but is open to being in a relationship where they sometimes give control to someone else, but not too much, they are a lioness after all!
'Have a seat! Comfortable? Good, let me introduce myself to you then...' This is a good dating headline because it talks directly to the reader. It's very polite but actually very personal at the same time and it's witty. Using the word 'you' and asking a question are both great techniques for drawing people into your dating profile. -
Step 3
'Pick me, pick me' or similar is cute but can sound a little desperate. Add something to it to make a punchier dating headline; e.g. 'pick me and let me make you laugh' or I personally like 'Pick me please - my mum always told me to be polite to strangers and right now you're a stranger' as I think it holds promise but some people might find it a little off-putting and think you are a mummy's boy/girl.
'Looking for love', 'Looking for my dream date', 'Searching for my soul mate' are all examples of overused dating headlines and don't tell your reader anything about you. You need to draw your reader in before you tell them what you want. The only positive of this type of headline is that it indicates your level of commitment; the downside is she might not believe you!
'I might be the one you are looking for' is so overused and the answer I always think to myself when I read this dating headline is 'but you're probably not' and research shows I'm not alone! This is simply not appealing enough and is lazy! Instead tell them why you might be the one they are looking for.
'Hi', 'Hello gorgeous', 'Very nice to meet you' don't work well as online dating headlines. Your dating profile is not a letter, it's an advert and your dating headline should draw your reader in. if you don't believe me go and look at any dating website and see how many people use this type of dating headline and tell me how the reader is supposed to choose someone based on it! -
Step 4
The downright ugly dating headlines though are created by doing really stupid things like making spelling mistakes when you're trying to be clever or simply saying I can't be bothered making any effort for you (or both as in one example below!)
'I'm suarve and sophisticated' If you can't spell it don't write it, especially if you're trying to show off!
'Errm right where do I start?' or 'I don't know what to write' or even worse ' Might right something another day'. Saying hello would be better than any of these! If you can't be bothered creating a dating headline and a good profile then don't expect anyone to be bothered to contact you, it's not cute and it's not funny.
