Online Dating Profiles: Creating a Salient Header

Many online dating websites require you to write a short opening line that appears when others search the dating database. There are many witty lines as well as many strange ones and some just down right bizarre.

It's paramount that you write your opening line in such a way that it grabs the reader, commanding attention via your message. Comical, clever, philosophical: all genres that have been successfully used to pique the interest of potential mates.

To get someone to click on your profile there're a few things they consider: your username, image and your opening line. What's the recipe for an opening line that whets appetites? Below are several tips for writing opening lines that demand a click.

Avoid trite, cliché expressions

It's obvious when someone didn't know what to write as their opening line. They'll usually write something like this: "Are you the one?" or "Single and looking..." Not exactly refreshing and certainly not attention grabbers.

In the sea of online dating profiles, one must distinguish themselves from the rest of the fish. What makes you so special that a potential mate must click on your profile to learn more? Your opening line can give them some extra incentive to click further. To give you an example of boring, trite opening lines, can you honestly say that any of the below lines spark your interest?

"hi"

"here to meet new people"

"fun guy looking 4 fun girl"

All three of the above are dull and boring.

Contrast the above messages against this one:

"Don't worry; I won't divulge how we meet!"

This last one takes a witty approach, perhaps inspiring a smile or laughter. At the very least, this last line is unique and is the likely one to receive clicks.

Study other Profile Opening Lines

By analyzing other profile lines, you can get an idea of what's out there, thereby increasing the probability that your opening line is fresh and cool. Study other profile lines, taking notes on any that interest you. Perhaps you can create an opening line that uses the same concept.

Here a few winning opening lines:

"Strangers are friends that haven't met yet"

"Here I am! One of your 3 wishes has been fulfilled!"

"Similar to a new job, I offer fantastic benefits!"

Let other opening lines that spark your interest be your inspiration.

Use your Opening Line as a Filter

It's a common problem amongst online daters: a lot attract people they are not looking for. What you need is some sort of filter to narrow down prospects. If you want to improve your interest to individuals that meet some sort of dating criteria, use your opening line as a filter mechanism. Something like this:

"Looking for 20-25 female; resides in LA"

The above filter message will deter many people who do not meet your age requirements and location, saving you time and energy.

Randomize your Opening Line

Arbitrarily rotating your opening line is a great way to keep your message fresh. Think of a new line each week. One week be funny, the following clever and the next philosophical. Different opening lines will attract different people, so by changing your line each week, you broaden your dating net. Happy dating!