As soon as July hits, you realize half a year is gone and then you start wondering about all those incomplete resolutions. However, it is never too late to have a new outlook and get into action to fulfill these resolutions. Like Oprah Winfrey said, "Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance." So hold on to this thought, especially if you are looking kickstart your dating life and find that meaningful relationship you have been looking out for. OkCupid lists down FIVE ways to you maximise your time and up your dating game to ensure you spend the rest of this year with a person you match with. So, don't wait. Go on OkCupid now to bring a freshness to your online dating experience!
- Update your profile and key in details: Your dating profile represents you in the dating world. To start with, update your profile with the experiences you have had so far this year. An estimated 1 in 3 dating app users don't update their dating app profile once they put it up - but if you add a new photo or a new story, the algorithm of most dating apps automatically churns the data showing you to more people online.
For instance, on OkCupid, the process of creating a profile is deliberately time intensive. The questions are asked to help users express your preferences and opinions, and potential deal-breakers. These responses go into the matching algorithm, so the more questions and detailed your answers are, the higher the quality of matches and conversations you are likely to have. It's all in the details at the end of the day, so help your potential date discover you. And half a year is enough time for new experiences that you would like to share.
- Be who you are: If the thought of camping on a mountain top makes you itchy, or if you are not a dog person, be honest. On the other hand, If you are passionate about something, talk about it. Allow your potential partner to discover you for the things that make you happy. If you're the office jokester, movie/book nerds or plastic warrior, adding those small details that reflect the things you care makes all the difference. You can also share photos that showcase you as a person and not just a selfie. P.S. -Photos that include animals are 3x more likely to get attention. Also, adding a new fun profile picture from a recent vacation will automatically bring your profile to the top. But don't be someone who you are not. It will just complicate your online and offline dating experience. At the end of the day, you want to meet someone who will celebrate you for who you are.
- Get that opening line right: 'You had me at hello' is a very common phrase which we have all heard in real life and reel life. In the online dating world, saying "hey" in a first message is almost equivalent to saying nothing — this greeting has an 84% chance of being completely ignored (news flash!). Moreover, women are 2.5x more likely to get a response than men if they initiate the conversation. An easy tip would be to check a prospective match's profile and comment on something specific that you like. Keep it around 140 characters and please don't say "hey." Try to engage on a specific photo or question, such as "I would prefer the hills over beaches anytime too." On OkCupid, answering the questions presented to users is a great way to break the ice and start a conversation with people you come across having similar viewpoints.
- It's about time: Compliment all your effort gone into profile making with the best time-based decisions. On OkCupid, we found out that Sunday is the most successful day to plan dates for the week and 5 PM is the time of day most users are on the app. So watch the clock and get cracking.
- No sweat, no gain: Like with everything in life, only when you truly care about something, you make the effort. Yes, dating is fun but if you put 5 minutes of time and effort on your profile in a week, you will surely find it hard to find anyone. Moreover, many dating apps make your profile dormant if you don't use it for more than two weeks. And if you take our advice, your likes will increase up to 3x when you log in every day (woot-woot).
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