Online Dating Advice

I regularly review excerpts from random dating profiles (for anonymity). Pointing out dos and don’ts from real profiles can help you improve on your own personal branding.


Write a dating profile that ends holiday dating disasters.

As the holiday season approaches, more singles are dating online with the hope of meeting potential mates – or at least, dates – for all the upcoming holiday parties. Without properly vetting out wrong matches, these seasonal social occasions can turn into the bleakest of white Christmases. How then do you write your online dating profile that attracts the right matches while weeding out the wrong ones?  By identifying the kind of matches you want and making clear that you’re… read more

How an 86-year salesman can improve your online dating profile.

I keep a book in my office. It’s a soft cover, so it’s not very expensive. It’s designed with bright primary colors, so it’s not especially refined. It’s also about 25 years, so it’s not in the best of shape. Nevertheless, it’s one of the most life-changing books I’ve ever read. It’s called “See You at the Top” and it’s written by my hero, Zig Ziglar, who died last week at the age of 86. Zig was an author, a… read more

Online dating romance. The wedding’s on!

As an ad writer and marketing expert, I’ve learned to write persuasively. I use the same  persuasive writing on online dating profiles (check out the samples of great online dating profiles and see for yourself). In addition to ads and profiles, I write this blog – usually. Instead,this week we have a guest post by CB, a lady who – after years of online dating – found her perfect match.at 55! A few months ago CB gave us six guest… read more

Online dating profiles and a blog that’s naughty and nice.

As an ad writer, I love ads. As an online dating profile writer, I love just about everything having to do with men and women. As an ad writer, online dating profile writer and blogger – I love to combine all my passions right here for you to enjoy too. To have a look at what I do, feel free to check out the online dating profile samples of my work and, of note for this post, check out my… read more

How to write a great online dating profile.

I spent most of my professional life as an ad writer. As such, I became better and better at convincing consumers not only to buy a particular product, but to pick that product over another one. Now, as an online dating profile writer, I use that same persuasive writing to make online dating profiles get picked over the competition too (check out my online dating profile samples and see the difference ad writing makes). Hopefully, by sharing my marketing techniques… read more

Top 3 Online Dating Tips Gleaned From Mitt Romney

Because my background is ad writing, I tend to take creative approach to everything. That’s why I can write online dating profiles that aren’t filled with tired clichés (check out my online dating profile samples and see for yourself). I also find inspiration from creative or, rather, “unique” sources. For instance, the inspiration for today’s blog is none other than Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney –  you know, the guy who Lindsay Lohan and Ted Nugent support? Yes, him. I’ve realized… read more

Online dating and the biggest mistake men make.

As an online dating profile writer, I’m privy to what men and women are looking for in a partner.  I’ve noticed that men, more often than women, tend to be the most unrealistic when it comes to selecting a match. As such, a lot of men feel that online dating is a bust. Truthfully, a lot of factors affect success when online dating – everything from who’s online when you are to the ratio of men and women in your… read more

Top 5 Tips to a better online dating profile.

I’m an ad writer. My skill is in writing persuasively so that one product has more appeal than another product. I use that same skill to write online dating profiles. As such, I’m uniquely qualified to create online dating profiles that have greater appeal than other dating profiles you’ll find online  (check the samples of my online dating profiles and see for yourself). If you’re serious about finding love online, but can’t afford expert help, then hopefully some of these basic… read more

Best online dating profiles and top 3 tips to writing yours.

As an ad writer, I’ve spent years convincing people to pick one product over another. Now, as an online dating profile writer, I use that training to help singles be chosen online (check out my online dating profile samples and see the difference ad writing makes). Because of my work, I’m always on match.com, okCupid and other dating sites scanning random profiles to stay up-to-date on behavior and writing trends. In doing so, I’ve noticed that the best online dating… read more

Why “you” deserve love more than anyone else.

I write online dating profiles based on marketing techniques I learned over many years working in ad agencies as a writer.  As an online dating profile writer, I now put a positive spin on people rather than products. Check out my samples of online dating profiles and see the difference marketing makes. Best online dating advice: be yourself. In advertising, it’s common for agencies to pitch a client’s account. Essentially, a pitch is the equivalent of a job interview. For one,… read more