When it comes to creating an online presence in the online dating world, you want to create something that will be unique, creative and totally you. Because there is vast numbers of people utilizing any one online dating service there are virtually hundreds of profiles that members have to sift through and try and find someone who is compatible. It has been found that the three most important things that people look for on a profile when doing a search include: pictures, user name and the profile header. So, because the profile header is an important part of what gets someone to view your profile and make the decision to initiate contact, you want to have something that grab their attention right from the beginning.



In order to make a profile header that grabs the attention of people who are browsing through profiles there are a few things to keep in mind. The first piece of advice is to avoid using headers that are common and overused. Thinking of a clever header may take some time and shouldn't be rushed. Let your creative juices flow and make sure you have one that you can live with and are happy to have other people read. When you have a header that is clearly out of the ordinary it will automatically capture someone's interest after they have sifted through hundreds of profiles with headers like ?hello? or ?looking to meet new people?.

The second piece of advice is to review some other profiles that other members have used. You will quickly see how many are common and ordinary and you just skip right on by. Make a note of the ones that capture your interest because, they will undoubtedly have caught the interest of other people as well. Use this research to create something for yourself, just make sure that you don't inadvertently copy someone else's profile header; it isn't fair to either you or them.

Third, you can use your profile header to filter out unwanted communications. If you are only seeking a relationship with someone who lives in fairly close proximity to you, say so. Just word it so that you won't offend anyone. The same goes for if you are looking for someone within a specific age group. Because of the filter you have placed on your profile header you can be sure that you won't get unwanted communications from people who you won't be interested in due to either a large age difference or they are located too far away. For instance if you are interested in finding someone close to your hometown and within a certain age bracket you could say: ?Only25-30 year old males living within 25 miles of (your city) need apply?. The filter includes an age category as well as a specific location and is witty as well, which shows your humorous side. By using a filter such as this you can vastly increase your matches with those that you are interested in.

The last point to consider is to change your header message frequently. This allows you to keep your profile up to date and fresh. Different headers can capture the interest of different people, so by changing it up every now and then or weekly you increase your odds of meeting new people.