If you want to date online then it is worth putting some time and effort into any online dating profiles you are using.

What are the key factors you should think about for your dating profile.

Above all you should be honest.

If you're planning on meeting someone then you should use a real photo, use real information and don't lie.

If you lie about your age then people will wonder what else you lie about.

Pick a good screen name - not something horridly sickly "lovekitten or "monkeybreath" or anything very rude. Even slightly rude can put some people off. bear in mind your chosen screen name says a lot about you.

If you have to write a few hundred words to describe yourself then try to make sure you sound interesting and maybe include something that you love doing.
EG: I love spending Sunday mornings walking my dogs.

Put time and effort into writing it and ensure you re-read it occaisionally. If you attract the wrong sort of person they may have mis-read your profile so ensure it is clear.

If your dating profile gives out wrong or misleading information then you will attract people not suitable for you and you'll be disappointed.

Review your success on the dating sites you've joined. Have you met anyone, have you met the wrong people? If you feel this is the case then review your profile urgently.

If you are really struggling to write down things for your profile then write a list of the top things you enjoy doing.

Think about it as a Love CV - what people love about you, what you love doing and how you really love spending your time with friends - what hobbies do you share