| Profile review please
Posted: 11/1/2009 6:00:10 AM | | I'm a bit nervous about asking for a review but after over 30 profile views and not one email or anything I am beginning to wonder where the problem lies. Any advice? I don't have many pictures of myself and I know that is one problem. I'm trying to remedy that one already. | |
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| Profile review please
Posted: 11/1/2009 8:02:24 AM | hi there...here are my observations....
1. as you mentioned the pics aren't great. the 1st one is kinda blurry and doesn't focus on your face. the 2nd one is date stamped 2005. a lot can change in 4 yrs. that could be a big turn off to potential suitors. no pics are better than bad pics.
2. next you need more interests. they are kinda boring and run of the mill. do you like to travel? rollercoasters? scuba diving? shopping? pool? swimming? bowling? you said computers..what about them? fixing them? beef this section up. gives more conversational topics should someone message you.
3. take your interests out of the about me section. it's repetitive and redundant. you can change your interests to be more catchy by adding genres. for example, reading becomes mystery novels....movies becomes horror flicks.
4. now use the About me section to describe you. Not your interests. List your qualities as a person. Think of it as an interview...what skills do you bring to the table as a potential life partner, since you are looking Long Term. Once you've done that, describe what you're looking for. Be specific and positive. Avoid saying what you don't want. Focus on what you do. The do nots will be obvious.
5. remove the part about married or involved. it gives a harsh tone to your profile. while i agree with you, no need to say it when you can just block those people from messaging you, which you have. and the part about not being desperate. again, negative word choice.
6. first date section needs a jolt. it's boring. be creative. think of something fun you'd want to do on a date and jot it down. while men aren't usually that fussy about a first date, it can give insight to who you are and could be an ice breaker to invite conversation.
7. i would also change your heading. you can make it more catchy...you mentioned a good heart...so maybe " tell it to my heart", "one good beat deserves another", "let's trade hearts"...something other than the normal "are there any...."
good luck and happy fishing.....  | |
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| Profile review please
Posted: 11/1/2009 8:21:28 AM | I wouldn't change a thing! Your profile is really well written (excellent spelling and puntuation) and laid out - far better than most profiles, trust me!
The problem is your lack of patience. You've only been here since Tuesday this week!
You need to give it time. The 30 people who viewed you, chose to view you through their profile settings.
I can assure you that many more will have viewed you - it's just that they have their profiles set so that you don't know they've viewed you.
So give it time...and don't forget that you can message people too.
Best of luck. | |
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| Profile review please
Posted: 11/1/2009 8:35:46 AM | I agree with Andy. I think you did a good job with your profile over all. As a relative newbie here myself, I can tell you that it does take patience and a bit of a thick skin to be here. I think there were over 100 views to my profile before I ever got a message... then the dam kind of broke and I had to start weeding out the jerks.
Try messaging the guys you view that you find interesting. And most of all have fun with this.
Best of luck! | |
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| Profile review please
Posted: 11/1/2009 5:08:01 PM | | Thanks everyone for the reviews. I guess patience is not my best virtue lol. And I do feel a bit better after reading the reviews. I was beginning to wonder. | |
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