5 Steps To Create A Facebook Dating Profile
Creating a great Facebook Dating profile is easy. You must put up a complete profile to stand out and grab a woman's attention.
This post shows how to create (or fix) your Facebook Dating profile. If you want to know how to do well on the app, follow the tips below.
1. The intro (bio) section.
Your bio is THE MOST important part of your profile. Yes, more important than photos.
A great bio increases likes and responses to your messages. Women are also more likely to contact you first.
Facebook Dating gives you 500 characters to write your bio. It's more than enough room to put up a great bio.
Facebook Dating isn't Match.com, so you don't need to write long-winded sentences in your bio. Short and to the point is the best approach.
Women want to see an effort in your bio. Tips for your bio include:
- Include a few of your interests and hobbies.
- Add depth to your bio. Dive into a few details about your life.
- Keep your bio 100% positive. Don't write what you "aren't looking for or tell women to "swipe left."
- Add a sentence or two about what you're looking for in a partner.
- Pay attention to your grammar. Bad grammar shows you're lazy or don't care.
- Avoid a laundry list of must-haves.
- Share what makes you unique. It's OK to include a few of your idiosyncrasies because they show your uniqueness.
2. The profile traits section.
An often-overlooked section by men is the profile traits. It's important to select answers to each trait.
Each question in this section helps women know if they're a match or not. Here's a breakdown of the traits available on Facebook Dating:
- Looking for - Answer honestly. Don't be afraid to share what you're looking for on the app.
- Height - Don't add a few inches to your height. Lying about height is the trait men lie about the most on dating apps.
- Job - Describe what you do for a living, not the company you work for currently.
- College - Shows your educated. Also, women from the same school are more likely to connect with you.
- Degree - Answer honestly. College-educated men get the best results on dating apps.
- Your kids - Answer honestly.
- Smoking - I recommend leaving this trait blank. Smokers get fewer matches on dating apps.
- Drinking - Choose either "never, "occasionally," or leave it blank. Don't choose "often" because nobody likes dating a heavy drinker.
- Religion - If this is important to you, answer it. Otherwise, leave it blank.
Some traits allow you to choose "prefer not to say" as an answer. Never select this option because it looks like you're hiding something.
3. The hobbies and interests section.
The hobbies and interests section is a great way to share interests beyond your bio. Facebook Dating adds images to interests making them stand out more (see below).
Facebook Dating allows you to choose from preselected interests - you can't add custom ones. Type in something you're interested in, and Facebook Dating will match it based on keywords.
Select the interests/hobbies you enjoy and add them to your bio. Adding interests/hobbies is a great way to add more "pop" to your profile.
Don't overdo it with hobbies and interests. Selecting 5-10 interests is more than enough.
4. Put up a great photo portfolio.
Your photos are critical for success on Facebook Dating. Unfortunately, most men use terrible pictures and get terrible results on the app.
It's simple to put up a great photo portfolio. Follow the tips below, and you'll grab women's attention:
- Smile - The first thing women look at in pictures is a smile. A smile shows you're friendly and approachable.
- Look at the camera - Women want to see your eyes. Don't hide your face - no sunglasses or masks.
- Include a full-body picture - Women want to see your entire body. If you don't use at least one picture head-to-toe, it looks like you're hiding something.
- Showcase your hobbies and interests - Share photos of doing things you enjoy. Examples include hiking, traveling photos, concerts, cooking, kayaking, etc.
- Maintain a consistent look - Don't use a clean-shaven picture along with photos sporting a beard. Make sure your hair is similar in all photos.
- Photos should match the time of the year - No photos next to a Christmas tree in July.
- Add a group photo - A picture with friends shows your social side.
For more photo tips, visit here: What Are Good Dating Profile Photo Tips For Men.
5. Answer at least 3 prompts.
The idea behind a prompt is simple; it "prompts" women to message you (or like your profile). Answer at least 3 prompts for your profile.
Facebook Dating offers several prompts you can select. Any prompt is good for your profile.
The key to answering a prompt is to add depth to your answer: no one-word or short answers. Humor is also effective. Remember, women want to see an effort in your answers.
I recommend adding a photo to your prompt. Images make the prompt "pop." Below is an example of using photos of a dog in my prompt. Note how it enhances the prompt.
Do prompts work? Yes. The woman below comments on the prompt above.
Final Thoughts
It's easy to put up a great profile on Facebook Dating. This post gives you the know-how to create (or fix) your Facebook Dating profile.
Follow the tips above, and don't skip any section in your profile. A great profile will give you great results on Facebook Dating.