How To Get More Right Swipes On Dating Apps
The easiest way to get more right swipes on apps like Tinder and Hinge is by verifying your photos, keeping your profile current, and smiling in pictures, to name a few.
This post shares 7 tips that help you get more right swipes on apps like Tinder, OkCupid, Match.com, and more. Implementing the recommendations in this post will help you see a massive improvement.
1. Smile in your photos.
You must smile in your profile photos, especially your primary picture. A great smile is a perfect way to make a great first impression on women viewing your profile.
It is unbelieve that many guys don't smile in photos; according to one study, 40% of men don't smile. If you don't smile, you appear unfriendly and angry.
Match.com found the first thing women look at in a photo is your smile and teeth. Hinge found you're 76% more likely to receive a like/swipe when you smile with your teeth.
Women love seeing men smile in profile photos.
A smile is inviting, shows you're friendly and is the perfect introduction. According to Photofeeler, a smile with teeth increases your likability with people viewing photos.
You should always smile in your primary profile photo and a few others in your portfolio. The best way to introduce yourself on apps is by flashing your choppers.
Be sure to smile in your profile photos.
2. Don't skip important sections in your profile.
Everything in your profile impacts your results on dating apps. Women go through it with a fine-toothed comb, looking for red flags.
Photos and bios are critical for success, but so are the other sections in a profile. These include:
- Profile traits - This section typically includes traits such as drinking, smoking, politics, pets, kids, etc.
- Username - Zoosk found adding a username can get you up to 20% more incoming messages. Avoid typing random numbers and letters.
- Headline - A handful of apps still use a headline, POF, for example. Add a short sentence that is light, fun, and unique.
- Prompts - These are a great way to showcase yourself beyond your bio and help balance it out.
You want to fill out all of the above sections in your profile. Most men ignore them completely, which is a huge blunder.
The amount of effort you put into your profile shows women how serious you are about meeting someone. It's a small effort to complete your profile, but the rewards are huge.
Don't ignore your profile traits on apps like Hinge.
3. Use an app's profile features to your advantage.
Most dating apps offer unique profile sections that aren't required but shouldn't be ignored. Examples include:
- The voice prompt on Hinge.
- Adding photos to your prompts on Facebook Dating.
- Trending topics section on Match.com.
- The interests section on Tinder, Bumble, and Zoosk.
- Personality images on Coffee Meets Bagel.
- Topics on OkCupid.
The above examples are a handful of options available across dating apps. Explore your app and see if it offers features for your profile beyond photos and a bio.
The key to success on dating apps is a balanced profile. You never know what will capture a woman's eye, so it's a great idea to use anything available on your profile.
I'm not saying that adding interests on Tinder (below), for example, will cause your matches to skyrocket. But, I assure you, it will positively impact your results.
Apps, like Tinder offer features you shouldn't ignore.
4. Keep your profile current.
Never leave your profile as-is. At least once a month, update your profile - photos, bio, and prompts to keep it fresh.
Updating your profile shows women that they're viewing the current you - not you from 2017. Keeping your profile fresh is essential for success.
OkCupid says, "when you update your profile, we show you to more people." Yes, the app rewards you for keeping your profile current; assume all apps do the same.
Attend a concert on the weekend? Add a picture of yourself outside the venue. Maybe you went on a hike - add a photo of yourself outdoors.
It's a great idea to mention a popular show you're binging in your bio. Sharing a show that everyone is watching right now not only shows your profile is current but can connect with women who enjoy it as well.
Pay attention to the show you write about. There's no benefit in mentioning that you're a fan of Game of Thrones - the show ended in 2019.
Be aware of how you present yourself in photos. For example, a huge mistake is using photos alongside Christmas trees in your profile in July.
Using a photo with an X-Mas tree in May is a mistake.
If you fail to keep your profile current, women get suspicious your profile isn't up to date. That's the last thing you want - every month, go through your profile and update it.
5. Share what you're looking for in a partner.
According to one study, men who describe what they are looking for in a partner receive the best results. Your profile should be 70% about yourself and 30% about what you want in a partner.
Sharing what you want in a partner shows women you're a man who knows what he wants. Your profile stands out because most men don't write about why they're on the app.
Here's your chance to describe you're ideal partner. Keep it light - there's no need to get super deep. Below is an example of a profile I tested on Hinge.
Describe your ideal partner on Hinge.
Avoid using negativity in your description. For example, don't write, "Don't message me if you're into drama" or "Swipe left if you're not fit."
Keep your profile 100% positive because negativity makes you appear jaded - not an attractive trait. Plentyoffish found that users with positive identifiers in their profile receive 23% more incoming messages.
Be honest about what you want; never write what you think women want to hear. Too often, guys write Hallmark card-like descriptions instead of keeping it real.
If you're using an app that allows you to write a long bio (Match.com, OkCupid, etc.), write a few sentences about your ideal match. When using an app like Tinder (see below) or Bumble that has a short bio, you can keep it short.
Describe what you want in a partner on dating apps.
Don't be afraid to share what you want in a woman. Keep it fun, light, honest, and positive.
You'll connect with women on the same page when describing what you're looking for on an app. Also, the ones that aren't a match will bypass you, saving you (and them) from wasting time.
6. Verify yourself!
One of the best ways to get more right swipes is by verifying yourself. Zoosk says you get up to 100% more incoming messages when you confirm you look like your pictures.
Women are skeptical of men using old pictures or catfishing on apps. Verifying yourself puts a woman's mind at ease.
These are examples of apps that allow photo verification:
- Tinder
- Zoosk
- Bumble
- OkCupid
Verifying yourself is a simple process that is quick and easy. Typically, the app has you take a selfie doing a specific pose.
You then submit the selfie, and the app verifies you look like your pictures. When approved, the app puts a badge indicating you're legit.
That little badge showing you look like your pictures can give you a huge boost. Below is an example from Bumble, common for men who don't use photo verification.
Women are skeptical of men's photos on dating apps.
I guarantee a percentage of women will swipe left on your profile if you don't verify your pictures. If your app offers photo verification, do it now!
7. Create curiosity with women.
A sneaky way to get more right swipes on dating apps is by using a sentence in your profile that creates curiosity with women. This simple trick can prompt women to match with you.
Here are two sentences explaining the concept. Pay attention to the difference in the sentence.
- Sentence 1: On the weekend, I had the best sushi in San Diego
- Sentence 2: On the weekend, I had the best sushi in San Diego at Sushi Ota.
Can you see the difference in each sentence? In the first sentence, I don't tell you where I went for great sushi. The second sentence tells you exactly where I went for sushi - Sushi Ota.
The first sentence creates curiosity with women viewing it because I don't mention where I went for sushi. The goal is to pique a woman's curiosity to reach out and ask where the best sushi is.
One of my favorite phrases is, "I know the best spot in town for sushi." It has connected me with a ton of women - below is an example on Tinder.
Creating curiosity in your profile is effective at getting matches.
I recommend using one curiosity-based sentence at the beginning of your bio. It's the perfect spot to quickly grab a woman's interest.
You can literally choose anything. I recommend activities or things women typically enjoy, including:
- Margaritas.
- Happy hour.
- Live music.
- Fish tacos.
It's as simple as writing, "I know the best spot in town for margaritas." This is a ridiculously effective trick for getting more matches on dating apps.
Final Thoughts
Getting more right swipes on dating apps is a piece of cake. Following the tips above will improve your results on apps like Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, and Coffee Meets Bagel.
If you need to get better results on dating apps, the good news is the problem is fixable. All it takes is a few small changes to improve your results dramatically.
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