Here's your chance to sell yourself to other singles. Write a headline that makes people curious. A little quirkiness is a great way to encourage others to send you a friendly message. Don't sell yourself short in your profile. This is your opportunity to put your best foot forward. Describe yourself honestly while emphasizing a few of your good qualities. Give as much information about yourself as you can without sounding long-winded.

The old saying is true: a picture is worth a thousand words. Try to include 5 to 7 photos in your profile. You'll get 10 times the response if you include photos than you would otherwise. Show yourself with friends and family in a variety of settings, having a fun time together. Also, include 1 or 2 photos by yourself. Unless you're creating profiles on adult dating sites, be conservative with your pictures. If you're a guy, keep your shirt on. One last tip: post recent photos. If you weigh a bit more than you used to, be honest about it. Your potential partner is likely to notice on your first date anyway.

When you see someone who seems interesting and attractive, you'll have 2 options. You can either contact them or lose the opportunity. You make the choice. Too often, people are intimidated to reach out and make first contact with other singles. After all, it's easier to sit back, hoping others will make the first move. But, if you want to experience success in online dating, making the first contact will give you a huge advantage.

Once you've made contact with someone through a dating website's private message forum (and you've received a response from the other person), you'll have a good idea whether it's worth taking the next step. Keep in mind that it's difficult to tell what a person is truly like simply by reading their emails. People can craft any type of personality they want in written form. So, don't exchange emails with other singles forever. Ask for their phone number and get them on the phone. Email is a great place to start, but it's much easier to get a feel for someone's personality through direct conversation.

After you've grown comfortable with the other person by talking with them on the phone, you have a decision to make: plan a date or move on. After all, you didn't join an online matchmaking website to meet phone buddies. If you still like the other person and think there may be some dating potential, make a date to meet. Keep it casual. Often, a dinner date can seem intimidating if you're meeting for the first time. If possible, meet for coffee or a light lunch. It's a quick way to get to know the other person and doesn't imply any level of true commitment. If you decide that there isn't any potential after all, leaving a casual date early is easier.

You've made it this far. You've reached out and made first contact. You've spoken to the other person on the phone. You've even gone out on your first casual date together. Even better, you're convinced that there's real dating potential between the two of you. Here's where most people drop the ball and sabotage relationships before they can get started. Take the time to call the other person after your first date. Let them know that you enjoyed meeting them and would like to see them again. There's no need to propose marriage. Keep it light and fun. Romance has a way of progressing on its own. But, following up is a critical step.

One of the most common problems that plague singles is that they're unwilling to actually take action and make things happen. It's so much easier to sit back in our chairs in front of our computers wondering why other people aren't contacting us. But, successful online dating requires that you be proactive and take action. Contact other singles. Even if you're not interested in pursuing someone, send them a friendly note about their profile. It gives you experience and confidence in making first contact and it's a great way to meet new people. Your online dating adventures can begin anytime you're willing to start.

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