Taller Singles: Create A Great Profile – Part Two

This is the second part of an article of tips for the “about me” section of online profiles.

Find the first article here.

Check spelling and grammar.

Some people actually READ what you write in your profile. Especially people who are serious about meeting mature, stable and healthy people to date.

Don’t think you can get away with just cruising through the answers and then wait for the responses to pour in. A successful online dating experience begins with a good profile, and that includes taking the time to check your spelling!

Attention to the little details, like grammar, shows that you’re actually invested in this online dating process because you recognize that your profile is your ‘first impression.’ Take the time and do it right!

“What attracted me to Ed’s profile was, first and foremost, that I could tell making a good impression mattered to him. Everything was spelled correctly, the grammar was perfect. I’m no English teacher or word nerd but I see so many profiles that don’t even use any capitalization. This might be fine in a text message, but not in a profile written by an adult in his 30s or 40s! If a man does not take the time to spell-check his profile, then to me it shows he’s just not into making the effort… Ed’s well-written profile definitely led to our dating.” Janet 5ft11, Escondito, CA.

Promote The Pluses

Remember the Online environment is only a two dimensional reality and as such can only reflect a sliver of who you really are. While you may be “sick of the singles scene” or “not sure what I’m doing on this site,” your profile is not the time or place to voice these attitudes. You’re both looking online… enough said.

No need to be negative about dating. Instead use your 2000 or so available profile characters to give your potential dates a glimpse of what makes you special, what really gets you going and what makes you happy. And be positive about the potential of the Internet to bring you into contact with people you might not meet otherwise.

An upbeat attitude about online dating will breed cyber success more than starting with a downer like, “Have all the good ones been taken?” — so think positive!

“My now husband’s profile was first attractive to me because it was honest, genuine and upbeat. It wasn’t full of key phrases guys use to make them appear sensitive, like ‘long walks on the beach.’ But the biggest thing I remember is that there was absolutely ZERO negativity in his profile. I am a positive person so I was totally attracted to that.”
Gina 6ft4, San Francisco, CA.

Your profile is a great way to make your best first impression because you get to craft every detail yourself. Hopefully, now you’re ready to create or update a great online profile to meet the tall gal or tall guy of your dreams.