7 Good Profile Tips For Men On Plentyoffish
Good profile tips for men on Plentyoffish include adding depth to your description, a diverse photo portfolio, and checking your grammar. The key to meeting women on Plentyoffish is an outstanding dating profile.
Most men put zero effort into their dating profile and stumble out of the gate. Your entire profile is critical. Hinge found "57% of women said they didn't respond to men's messages because they "took a closer look at the person's profile."
Don't risk using a subpar profile. Follow the information below, and your profile will stand out among all the guys on POF. Here are 7 profile tips for Plentyoffish that can give you a boost.
1. Put effort into your entire profile.
There are a lot of sections on a Plentyoffish profile. Here is what is required for the app:
- Username
- Headline
- Answering profile questions
- Pictures
- Written-description
Don't half-ass it in these sections. The biggest red flag for women on dating apps is seeing is a lack of effort.
The amount of effort you put into your profile shows women how serious you are about meeting someone. Put the time in on your profile, and you'll stand out.
Plentyoffish has a few other sections that you can share in your profile. I consider these sections as optional:
- Interests
- Conversations starters
It's OK to fill these out if you want, but not required. The main focus of your time and energy is your photos and written-description. I'll go more into that below.
2. Do not underestimate your username on POF.
Do not underestimate the importance of your username on Plentyoffish. Zoosk found adding a good username can get you up to 20% more incoming messages.
Most guys put little effort into their username or type random numbers and letters. Take a look at this guy:
Take some time when you create your username on Plentyoffish.
The username above makes no sense. When this guy sends a message to a woman, she will get a notification saying, "atbf sent you a message." That's a terrible first impression.
It's easy to create a good username on the POF app. Pick something fun and light. It can be a hobby or one of your passions.
Just combine two fun words. If you are a good cook, it can be "HandsomeCook." Maybe you are an accountant. Have fun, "SpreadsheetNinja." Anything is better than random numbers and letters.
For more tips on how to create a headline on Plentyoffish, go here, How To Create A Good Username On Dating Apps.
3. A good headline can draw clicks to your profile.
A good headline on Plentyoffish can draw clicks to your profile. You want something fun, light, clever or amusing. Anything works as long as it's not negative or a cliche.
Think about it this way. Let's pretend you're a woman browsing profiles, and you stumble on the one below. What do you think the headline says to the woman viewing it?
The double whammy, a terrible headline, and username.
The headline above is a terrible first impression. It's negative and definitely not amusing. It's a little insulting too. Note the guy's username is bad as well; Damndatingsux.
Create a headline that stands out. You can show a little cockiness; "Your search for greatness is HERE!" Or maybe a little mystery, "I just saw THE BEST show on Netflix..."
If you want more headline tips for Plentyoffish, go here, What Are Good Dating Profile Headline Tips.
4. Diverse photos are an absolute must.
It's critical you have a good portfolio. Selfies of you in your car will not work. Quotes, photos of your car, or a picture of a beach are terrible pictures. Never use them.
Instead, add photos of yourself engaging in your passions and interests. OkCupid found pictures while doing something interesting have a 40% higher chance of receiving more messages.
So, you must have various photos.. You want to give women a little insight into your life. Add any pictures of your hobbies, traveling, playing an instrument. Heck, even a walk at the park works.
5. Add depth to your description
Most men put zero effort into their description, or when they do write something, bore women to tears. You must paint a picture of who you are with your words.
Do it in a positive way. This is not the time to express your frustration, "I'm not here for games or drama" or share a laundry list of "musts" about what you want.
The key is depth in your description. Below is an example from Plentyoffish. The guy certainly has a lot of information but notice how it's really basic and had zero depth.
An example of a poorly written description because it lacks depth.
The topics above are fine to add to your bio. The problem is that they are very basic with nothing really eye-catching.
For example, instead of this, "Staying physically active is so important to me. I do cross-fit 4 times a week..." I would write this;
"I'm active and live a healthy lifestyle. I love running outdoors, hiking on challenging trails, and yoga keeps me balanced. Even a walk around the park reenergizes me. Working out helps maintain my dapper looks. The added bonus is I reward myself after a great workout with fish tacos and a margarita."
You can see the difference in my description versus what the guy wrote in his profile. I add why I'm active, inject a little confidence, and finish off with something fun that women enjoy.
6. Spell check everything!
One of the most critical profile tips for Plentyoffish is checking your bio from grammar errors. I cannot emphasize this enough, spellcheck your bio.
One spelling mistake can cripple your response rates. Women are punishing when it comes to misspelled words. Here are a few facts:
- Poor spelling and grammar mistakes are the biggest turn-offs, according to Elite
Singles. - Match.com study revealed 96% of women think grammar is essential.
- Research by The Wall Street Journal found that bad grammar is the biggest turn-off
for online daters.
It's important to check your grammar after you write your bio. You can copy it to a grammar tool and fix any errors. Also, it's good to read your bio out loud because you hear things differently than when you read them.
7. Share the little things in your profile.
We all have things we enjoy. These are what make us unique.
Yes, everyone likes Netflix, hiking, and "living life to the fullest." These are fine to include in your bio but to really stand out, share those little things which can help you stand out.
Don't be afraid to share things about yourself, either. I share I play board games in my free time. It's becoming more and more popular these days, but a lot of women think it's kind of "nerdy."
So, if you are learning an instrument. Share it. If you paint to relax, it's OK to add it. Maybe you add a little Bailey's to your coffee in the morning. Add that too. Maybe you enjoy watching Wesley Snipe movies after a long week at work with your dog by your side, it's a good idea to include it.
Include things like these, and women will take notice of you on Plentyoffish.