How To Create The Best Match.com Profile

Create The Best Match.com Profile in 7 Easy Steps

Tips for creating the best Match.com profile include great photos, a well-written bio, and putting effort into the Topics section. There are 7 sections for your profile on Match.com, and you must tackle each, so your profile stands out.

This post tackles each section helping you create the best Match.com profile. Following the tips below will improve the quality of matches, boost responses, and get you more matches on the app.

1. "About me" section.

The "About me" section on Match lists your basic traits. The traits include your body type, height, smoking, etc. 

Don't skip this section. It's one of the first things women see on your profile, and it shows women basic information about you.

Here is a breakdown of each trait in the section. I include recommendations for each.

• Relationship status - Be honest about your current status.
• Have kids - Never hide the fact you are a parent. Studies show younger men typically hide they have children. 
• Want kids - Answer this honestly. You don't want to waste your time with a woman looking for something different.
• Education - Women typically gravitate towards men at the same education level.
• Body type - Unless you're super fit, "average" is your best option. 
• Height - Never lie about your height. Men typically add a few inches to their height.
• Faith - If this is important to you, share it. Otherwise, leave it blank. 
• Smoke - Men who smoke get fewer matches; however, women who smoke are more likely to respond.
• Drinks - Answer this question honestly. 

2. "More" section.

The "More" section on Match is a continuation of the "About me" section. Each of these topics can sway a woman's decision to connect with you on the app.

• Marijuana - I recommend leaving this blank unless it's important to you. For some women, marijuana is a hard "no."
• Ethnicity - Feel free to describe your race. 
• Faith - If this is important to you, share it. Otherwise, leave it blank. 
• Hometown - Enter your hometown because women from the same city are more likely to contact you. 
• Languages spoken - Answer this question honestly. 
• Work - Do not list your employer. Sharing what you do is a better choice.
• Schools - This shows you're educated. The bonus is women who went to the same school may contact you. 
• Education - If you didn't go to college, leave this blank. 
• Political views - If you're comfortable sharing your views, it's OK to answer this question.
• Pets - If you have a dog, answer this question. Otherwise, leave it blank. 
• Exercise habits - If you exercise, answer the question. Leave this question blank if you're not active. 
• Covid-19 vaccine - Answer this question if it's important to you. 

One final point - sharing your political views can make or break you, depending on where you live. Women who share your views find you hotter, while women on the opposite end find you less attractive. 

Check my blog post where I share how politics impact your results on dating apps, What You Should Know About Politics And Online Dating; The Impact Is Huge.

3. "What I'm looking for" section. 

The "What I'm looking for" section of Match.com allows you to enter more traits PLUS include what you're looking for in a partner. It's a good idea to select what you're looking for in a partner, so you don't waste time with bad matches.

Some of the traits below carries over from the sections above. For example, your answer to "marijuana" in the "More" section carry over to the "Lifestyle" section and vice-versa.

Here are the different traits in the section. You don't have to answer what you're looking for in a partner, but proceed if it's important to you. 

Appearance

• Height - Answer honestly; don't lie about your height. 
• Body type - Average is your best option unless you're in phenomenal shape. Be careful about requiring what type of body you're looking for in a partner. 

Lifestyle

• Marijuana - Answer if it's important to you. If you're open to dating someone who smokes marijuana, share it. 
• Smoking - If you share you're a smoker, you will get fewer matches. Women who are fellow smokers respond at a greater rate.
• Drinking - Answer this question honestly about yourself and your ideal partner. 
• Relationship - Share your current relationship status. 
• Have kids - Answer honestly about yourself and what you want in a partner. 
• Want kids - Answer, so you don't waste time with women on the opposite page.

Background

• Ethnicity - Answer truthfully about yourself, and if a woman's ethnicity is important, go ahead and answer it. 
• Faith - Same answer as above. 
• Languages spoken - Share the languages you speak. If it's a "must-have" in a partner, then answer it as well. 
• Education - Share your education level and what you're looking for in a partner (if it's important to you).

4. "Photos" section. 

A great photo portfolio is essential for success on Match. Most guys use terrible photos, which cripples their chances on the app.

Match.com allows you to post 26 photos. I recommend using at least 6 pictures, but no more than 10 photos, and a portfolio with 26 photos is a bit extreme.

Match.com requires your primary photo to be a "good, unobstructed view of your face that's big enough for potential matches to see you clearly." You must appear in your primary photo on the app.

A diverse portfolio will not only help you stand out but grab women's attention. Here are a few photo tips that help create the best Match.com profile.

• Smile - The first thing women look at in pictures is your smile. Make sure you show teeth. A grin or smirk is not a smile. 
• Look at the camera - Women want to see your eyes, so look directly at the camera. And no sunglasses.
• Include a full-body picture - You must include one photo showing yourself from head to toe. It looks like you're hiding something when you don't include a full-body shot. 
• Showcase interests - Share a few pictures engaging in your hobbies. Hiking, riding a bike, surfing, kayaking, etc. Anything beats pictures inside your home or a selfie.
• Outdoor photos - Get outside. Women want to picture themselves alongside you doing something fun. 
• Use natural lighting - Avoid dark or grainy photos. Natural sunlight is your best bet.
• Avoid selfies - Especially shirtless selfies. Match found 33% of women found shirtless photos a complete turnoff.
• Be presentable - Dress nicely. A nice pair of jeans and shirt works great. Tuxedos and suits are overdoing it. 
• Maintain a consistent look - Your face should match in photos - meaning no beards among a series of cleanshaven photos. Avoid photos with both long hair and short hair. 

5. "Topics" and "Trending Topics" section. 

Match has two sections on your profile that are essentially personality questions. These are the "Topics" and "Trending Topics" sections, and I recommend answering both.

The Topics section allows you to personalize your profile by answering a series of questions that highlight your profile. Questions you can answer include:

• For fun I like to...
• I'm most grateful for...
• Beach or mountains?

Here's an example for the "For fun I like to" Topic. Random Groupon adventures, hikes followed by a margarita, binging Forensic Files on Netflix, live music, board games with friends, and wine tasting.

The Trending Topics section of Match.com allows you to "express your thoughts regarding current events." Topics are displayed directly under your main photo, so you must answer them.

Trending Topics are temporary - they represent current events. For example, in January 2022, Match has these as Trending Topics:

• My 2022 dating resolution
• Something I’ll leave behind in 2021
• In 2021, I learned

Of course, as time moves forward, the topics above will change. Match will remove them from your profile.

For a better overview of Match's topics feature, visit my blog post, What Are Match.com Trending Topics? Overview Of Match’s New Feature.

The Topics sections are essentially personality prompts. A great answer will "prompt" women to like your profile, or even better, contact you.

Do not use a one-word answer. Don't be afraid to express yourself in the Topics section of Match.

6. The "Summary" section. 

The summary section is where you write about yourself in detail. Match gives you 5000 characters to write a bio. That's more than enough room.

To create the best Match.com profile, here's the template you must follow:

• Section 1. Write about yourself.
• Section 2. Share what you're looking for in a partner.

The template above works for me spectacularly. Let's drive into each section.

Section 1 - Write about yourself. In this section, share your passions, interests, hobbies, etc. Anything is fair game. Paint a picture of your lifestyle in an engaging way.

Create a list of things you enjoy. It can be one of the following:

• Cooking
• The outdoors
• Traveling
• Your kids
• Live music

Anything you enjoy can be on your list. For example, if you live an active lifestyle, be descriptive.

A good way of describing an interest is answering "how," "what," or "why." For example, if you are active, share "how you are active" or "why you are active." 

Suppose you're active and adventurous. Here is what you can write:

I'm active and adventurous. It can be a simple hike at Torrey Pines or pushing myself at El Capitan; anything to get outside and enjoy nature. Of course, I always reward myself after a good hike with a nice hoppy beer and a burger to completely negate all the calories I burned.

One tip I recommend is including the names of local places. It makes your profile sound less generic. 

Section 2 - Share what you're looking for in a partner. In this section, you write what you're looking for in a woman. 

One study found men who get the best results follow a 70/30 rule. 70% of your profile should be about you and 30% about what you're looking for in a partner. 

Be honest about what you want in a partner. Set the bar high, but be realistic. Here is an example of my description on Match:

I'm looking for a woman who is funny and intelligent. You are passionate about something, independent, sensual and sexual, active but don't mind splitting a pizza, and love random Groupon adventures. 

Here are a few more pointers for your bio. Keep these in mind as you write it:

• Keep your summary 100% positive. Avoid negativity - 36% of women polled on the website Word Tips found negativity a turnoff.
• Humor is effective. If you can make a woman smile, you're off to a great start. 
• Show supreme confidence. Avoid being wishy-washy.
• Check your grammar. 69% of women in one Match.com survey judged men most on the grammar in their profile.

7. "Interests & Sports" section. 

The Interests & sports section allows you to choose from several generic interests. These show things beyond the written section of your profile.

The beauty of the Interests & Sports section is it's a distinct area of your profile. It acts as a snapshot of generic interests that allow women to see common ground.

Women browsing your profile will see the interests section and may connect with you on one. It's worth selecting interests.

Choose a few interests you enjoy. Don't overdo it - a handful will do. You never know what may grab a woman's attention. 

Final Thoughts

Creating a great dating profile on Match.com is a piece of cake. Take the time necessary. Every section impacts your results on the app.

Follow the tips in this post, and you'll create the best Match.com profile. You'll get more matches, responses to your messages, and, most importantly, more dates.