It’s Not The App. It’s Your Profile…
“Tinder sucks — I never get matches because it’s all bots!”
“Bumble sucks — Women won’t match with you unless you’re tall!”
“Hinge sucks — There are not enough users in my town to get any matches!”
Does This Sound Like You?
I always try to keep it positive, and you know that I say this with love, but this one may sting a little — it’s not the dating app that sucks, it’s your profile.
Hear me out, because I’ve got proof.
I run dating app profiles for men and women throughout the U.S. and Canada as part of my dating profile management service. My average client is around 40 years old, but I’ve worked with people ages 29 to 56. My clients are men and women of all shapes, sizes, ages, and with different dating preferences.
I am able to CONSISTENTLY deliver matches, phone numbers, and dates for them week after week like clockwork.
So, Why Am I Having So Much Luck When You’re Not?
Each month I swipe through thousands of dating profiles from coast to coast on behalf of my clients, usually while my husband is on the other end of the couch.
It’s rare that I come across a dating profile with well-taken pictures and an interesting, engaging bio. I can say with confidence that most people spend very little time or effort on their dating profiles after haphazardly selecting photos on their phones.
To get matches you have to think like an architect, carefully building a dating app profile that’s designed from the ground up to maximize matches. Along with fixing my client’s dating profiles, I also introduce them to a professional photographer (which is cheaper than you might think).
Clear, well-lit, professional photos ensure that you are presenting the most attractive version of yourself to your future date. The great thing about these pictures is that they often can work as headshots on LinkedIn (connect with me)!
We know that quality photos are a must, but also the “vibe” of a profile is quite important as well. Many men and women are giving off an energy that is not inviting in their profile.
Here are a few dating profile faux-pas I see every day:
For Men:
Writing “no drama” on your profile
Having no information or “just ask” in your bio
Wearing your WEDDING RING (Yes, I've seen it many times!)
Not smiling in your photos
All your photos are with your kids or group of friends
You have a hat on in every photo
Your first photo is of you wearing a mask
Writing “What’s your snapchat?” on your profile
For Women:
Listing your deal breakers in your bio. Too much negativity = no matches!
Having a filter on every single photo
Using photos in a bathing suit or revealing outfit and then getting mad about messages for a “booty call”
All of your photos are high angled selfies
You have no full-body photos
Your first photo is of you wearing a mask
Only having group photos
Writing “joining this app” is the biggest risk I’ve taken as your Hinge prompt
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