Online Dating Tips ? Creating Personal Ads

Creating a personal ad for online dating services is not difficult, but how well you write your personal ads will often be the difference between success and failure in online dating. All the rules that apply to advertising in business still apply, and those who define and attract their target audience will be the successful ones. There are many critical items that will draw interest to your ad such as the headline, and how the ad appeals to the interest of the target audience. There are also factors that will determine how well your ad matches with potential mates; including how well you describe your values and how honestly you portray yourself. Writing a personal ad should involve some serious thought and soul searching, as well as some in your face marketing tactics.

Generally speaking, the most important part of any ad is the headline, and this can also be true for online personals. If your headline fails to sell your target audience, they will not read further. The first step in creating your online personal is to imagine your ideal mate. Now consider what your ideal mate is looking for ? not what you are looking for. Headlines need to grab attention, but they also need to isolate the target audience, and get them to read further. The best way to do this is to present a catchy title that shows your potential partner why they should be interested in you.

References to sex and cute entendres are best avoided in online personals. While headlines do need to be eye-grabbing, they also need to isolate the type of partner you are looking for. Using sex or overselling personal looks can attract far too many random people that don't represent good mate candidates. Research other headlines, and copy those that demonstrate the benefits you offer to your ideal mate.

Describing yourself is a critical piece of developing your personal ad. Many people have very naïve impressions of how others see them. Rather than relying on what you think of yourself, it is recommended that you ask others to describe you. Ask friends, relatives, or even exes how they would describe you. Don't disregard their opinions just because they don't match with your own. If you discover that others describe you far differently than you see yourself, be prepared to accept that they are probably right. Correctly describing yourself requires soul searching ? not just to formulate who you think you are ? but rather to understand how others perceive you, and how this is consistent with whom you think you are. Perhaps the greatest mistake people make when describing themselves in online personals is failing to create a description that is consistent with the way they are perceived by others.

Describing what you're looking for in a mate is another central point of creating a solid personal. While you should rely on others' advice to describe yourself, you have a lot more insight into what specifically you are looking for. Try to paint a portrait so that somebody reading the ad will think, "Hey, that's me". Most importantly, be sure to include information on the values and beliefs you are looking for in a mate.

The use of pictures can be very important in online personals. Research by AOL suggests that online personals are 8 times more likely to be considered when a picture is present. Using a picture is definitely advised, and ideally a recent, accurate picture should be used. Many people are touchy about their looks, and the natural instinct is to put forward the most attractive picture. It is best to reserve this urge. Having a picture is very important, but an overtly flattering picture is likely to get things started off on the wrong foot as people will constantly be upset that you didn't fulfill their expectations from the picture. There is no way to hide physical appearance once you meet face to face. It is far better for daters to be presently surprised by appearances than displeased.

Writing an online personal ad can be a rewarding experience of personal discovery and creative energy. But accuracy, honesty and a sense of values are essential ingredients of successful ads.

Rex Ryan maintains the website:

http://www.bestpersonals.com

---

Internet Dating - Introduction

So you're single. And you don't want to be single... Read More

Free Online Chat! What Are The True Costs Of Free

As you're surfing the Internet and coming across titles claiming... Read More

Dating Service Tools for Individuals Seeking Singles Online for Fun, Friendship and Marriage

If you're wondering what it means by dating service and... Read More

Friday Night Fitness Dates

Close your eyes and imagine this romantic setting: an intimate... Read More

Teen Dating, Things To Think About

Are you a teen who is dating? Are you a... Read More

Christian Singles: Questions To Keep Your Spirit Alive

With special events like Valentine's Day coming and going each... Read More

Does Online Dating Work?

Dating Online is currently the Internets biggest craze, and its... Read More

Dating Tips: Creating The Perfect Atmosphere

Had you ever been in the situation where your heart... Read More

Dating After Fifty

Dating at an older age is not too hard. And... Read More

10 Important, Easy Dating Rules to Ensure Your Success

1) Leave the mobile phone off! Do not answer it... Read More

Funnel Your Way to Love

I call it "The Funnel." And it's the best way... Read More

Why Attractive Women Meet Me Online..

Why attractive women meet men online.It's a common question that... Read More

Healing the Midlife Love Crisis

All I wanted was to fall in love and live... Read More

Guys that Beautiful Girls Want: You Can Be One

"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us."- Earl... Read More

Online Dating - Six Ways to Protect Your Privacy in Cyberspace

Online dating is becoming more and more mainstream, as people... Read More

Web Cams: Windows on the World

The webcam has brought a truly amazing variety of experience... Read More

Ten Great Holiday Dates For Singles

Dating during the holiday season can be a special treat.... Read More

Flattery Will Get You Everywhere

Flattery will get you everywhere! Always compliment women and they... Read More

Four Dating Rules You Must Know To Transform Your Love Life

Dating is the first step to love. I am going... Read More

Look Your Best With Some First Date Grooming Tips

So the big night is quickly approaching, your first big... Read More

Have You Tried Online Dating, Only to be Disappointed?

Millions of people subscribe to Online dating services, but very... Read More

Relationship Red Flags You Shouldnt Avoid

All relationships are clearly not meant to be. Only a... Read More

Love Eluding You? Let Go and It May Find You

How many times have you heard someone say it was... Read More

A Real Man

Something I find 100% humor in is the fact that... Read More

Dating Advice! Where Safety Always Comes First

Dating advice for people dating online, where safe dating will... Read More

Am I Weird If I Date Online?

True story: A few years back I was working with... Read More

Online Dating

Dating has become easier for everyone due to the emergence... Read More

Pick-Up Lines That Work

Most pick-up lines don't work because they are trite, cheesy,... Read More

7 Habits of Highly Successful Dating

1) Don't look at other womenWhile dating, focus your attention... Read More

The Dating Game

Why is it some people look at dating as a... Read More

Want To Be A Success In Dating? Use Your 5 Senses

How often do girls on the street smile to you,... Read More

The Right Dating Strategy

So, you have decided to do it. Get out there... Read More

Hooking Up vs. Lasting Love: Its Your Choice

"hooking Up" - "friends with benefits" - "booty call"These terms... Read More