{"id":3073,"date":"2018-04-27T11:18:23","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T10:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/?p=3073"},"modified":"2018-04-26T13:04:18","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T12:04:18","slug":"5-online-dating-tips-for-guys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/5-online-dating-tips-for-guys\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Online Dating Tips for Guys Who Are Home Alone on a Friday Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fellas, are you facing another Friday night of scrolling and swiping, looking for that perfect date? <\/span><\/p>\n

Is your inbox still sitting empty? Your phone suspiciously quiet? <\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s time to\u00a0tweak your approach. <\/span><\/p>\n

By following these 5 simple online dating tips for guys, your fortunes could soon change for the better. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Online Dating Tips for Guys<\/b><\/h2>\n

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1. Put Yourself in Her Heels<\/b><\/h2>\n

Figuratively speaking, of course.<\/span><\/p>\n

A top tip for taking your online dating game to the next level is to create a female dating profile and spend a day experiencing life on the other side of the inbox. Sure, this can feel a little disingenuous, but as long as you don\u2019t lead anyone on and delete the profile once you\u2019re done, it can be very insightful. <\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want to pay attention to the language and style of the messages you receive. How many are fully formed and thoughtful? How many appear to be copy & paste efforts with little or no imagination? Take note of what you need to do to stand out. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Demonstrate Your Qualities<\/b><\/h2>\n

When it comes to writing your profile, one of the major mistakes you can make is simply <\/span>listing<\/span><\/i> your traits and interests. All you\u2019re doing is creating a bit of a boring checklist for the reader.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, you need to demonstrate your qualities and captivate your potential date.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just write \u201ctravel\u201d when you could share a story about a favourite trip abroad. And don\u2019t just say you\u2019re \u201cfunny\u201d when you\u2019ve got an opportunity to actually <\/span>be<\/span><\/i> funny.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, you need to keep the reader reading to the point where they want to learn more about you. It can\u2019t be dull. It can\u2019t be matter-of-fact.\u00a0You need to be engaging.<\/p>\n

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3. Nail That Profile Picture <\/b><\/h2>\n

A solid dating profile is as much about the image you choose to use as it is the words you write to describe yourself. While you\u2019ll ultimately want your date to like you for who you are on the inside, the way you present yourself on the outside will have a major bearing on your online dating success.<\/p>\n

The good news is, we can help you nail your profile picture with <\/span>this guest post<\/span><\/a> from multi-award winning dating photography agency <\/span>Hey Saturday<\/i><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the steps outlined and you\u2019ll get your story across, stand out from the crowd, and look great doing so.<\/p>\n

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4. Try \u201cYou mention\u2026\u201d<\/b>
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\u201cHi. How r u?\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Yawn. You can do better than that. Put some real thought into crafting a personal message instead of firing out the same generic greeting time and time again. <\/span><\/p>\n

By doing so, you\u2019ll show that you\u2019ve actually read her profile for starters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, try including \u201cyou mention\u2026<\/strong>\u201d followed by something mentioned in her profile. According to a <\/span>study<\/span><\/a> by OKCupid, messages using this approach have a much better chance of receiving a reply.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think about it, which are you more likely to respond to?<\/span><\/p>\n