Dating App Tips for Success Online

Michelle Wilson - May 31, 2019

There was once a time when online dating was considered strange, creepy and even pathetic. It wasn’t unusual to hear people snickering about the “losers” on Match.com, which was one of the first online dating sites — having the gumption to seek connections that were outside those sacred precincts of loud, smokey bars.

Oh, how the times have changed my friend. The stigma that once surrounded the internet dating circle is a thing of the past. Apps like OkCupid, Tinder, or Bumble are now popular dating apps, and they’re far more popular than they’ve ever been before. People of all ages and religions are finding love online. The Millennials, born with iPhones in their hands have been driving the online dating trend.

Online dating has been becoming the best way to meet new people, and form relationships or flings. That doesn’t always make signing up any more comfortable. Dating websites and apps come with their own set of frustrations and have downfalls like everything else. Below are some dating app tips to help you on your path to finding a long term relationship.

1. Don’t Be Afraid to Be Yourself

When creating your profile, put some time and energy into really communicating who you are. We all have photos showing off our gym bodies, or making kissy faces, but a lot of people you may attract might not be people who will stick around when it comes time to make a deeper connection. It’s essential not to appear too generic. You want to look and sound your best, just like that nice guy that caught your eye. Sound dating advice it to try and be yourself, not pretending to be someone that you’re not. When you’re writing your bio, you want to be sure to include pictures that express who you are, not who you’re trying to be.

Be unique, stand out, your opening line should be able to start the conversation you want to have. Merely telling the world you’re fascinated by the ancient art of puppetry may be a turn off to some people, but it’ll help you find the others that you would want to meet face to face. When you pursue online dating, it’s all about trying to find you the right match, not necessarily being the easiest to match.

2. Expanding Your Horizons

When you set the parameters of who you’re looking for, you don’t want to be overly strict. Being narrowly minded will get you nowhere, and fast. Websites already filter out hundreds of potential matches, by having unreal expectations about age, appearance, hobbies, etc., you’ve developed a good recipe for dating failure in your future.

Don’t limit yourself to a type, open your mind and explore. Opposites are attracted to each other for a reason.

3. Do Your Due Diligence (this means RESEARCH!)

Before agreeing to meet someone in person or you share any personal information, do your research! Studies suggest that over half of the men and women lie on their profiles. These lies include lies about their identity, marriage status, or criminal background. Online dating sites can also be a home for romance scammers. They will try to scam you out of cash and other compromising information. You need to learn how to spot a fake dating profile. Learning how to identify a fake profile can help protect you from falling prey to catfish. But what about everyone else on the site?

One of the most important things that you can do before you take the next step is running a background check on their name, e-mail address, or phone number. Using a people search engine can make this an easy process. A people search engine will provide you with a wealth of information so you can better understand who it is you’re dealing with. This data usually includes:

• Their Marital or Relationship Status
• If they have Criminal/Arrest Records
• Sex Offender Status
• Social Media Profiles/Pictures
• Any known Aliases
• Location History

You’ll more than likely never run into any issues, but it’s always better to be safe instead of sorry.

You can do all kind’s of searches on CheckPeople.com – Try it now!

4. Maintain a Positive Attitude

People are turned off by negativity which if one of the man reasons you don’t want to complain in your profile. Complaining about previous relationships, or talking about how much you hate using online dating will immediately put distance between you and others online.

Having a “too cool” attitude might make you feel better about online dating, but it makes everyone you interact with online feel worse about being there. Try to keep the negativity to yourself and put on a happy face, at least for now.

5. Be Bold and Act Quickly

Don’t string your match along forever. If you like them, be bold and make the first move.

As we stated above, dating safety and research are essential, but so is everyone’s time. Taking too long to agree to meet in person may make you seem more suspicious like you have something to hide. It also shows them that you aren’t really interested and can push them away.

Throughout it, all, remember that you’re all in the same vulnerable position. Following these dating tips will make the online dating experience more straightforward – and more fulfilling – for both of you.

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Browse the CheckPeople blog for more ideas about how to use people search engines more effectively in your long-last family investigations, as well as other searches.