But for many other members of online dating sites, it seems that getting a chance for a date is zilch. What most people post in their ads on the Internet actually hinder, rather than help them.

If you do the things below, then say goodbye to your potential mate.

1. Choose a lewd user name

Online dating sites generally put the user name that you have in your profile. So, if your user name is ?nastybabe69? or ?hungrywolfXXX,? then chances are, you won't find a long-lasting mate. Unless, of course, you really want losers spamming you with emails.

2. No partner requirements

What you seek for a mate says a lot about you. If you are not stating your requirements you leave yourself wide open for all personality types, specifically undesirable ones.

3. No photo

Many online dating members have photos in their profiles. If you don't have a photo in your personal profile, then your ad will be most likely discarded.

4. Don't email or reply prospective mates

Many online dating sites enable you to send a message to a prospective mate. You can also get a message from someone who is interested in you. You could also send other expressions signifying interest like virtual kisses or smiles. Don't write or reply to them. Someone might take interest in you. You don't want that to to happen, do you?

5. Keep your ad bare

Keep your ad almost empty with no additional information about you that might interest people. Making a good, detailed ad might give you positive results.

6. Do not go to the website ever again

After you have put your online ad, never come back to the site. Do not even attempt to check the emails from the site announcing that it got several choices for you. Otherwise, you might be tempted to see that someone might be actually interested in knowing you better.

If you have all six of these guidelines, you will never have to worry about getting a successful online date.