There are no secrets to writing a great online dating profile, just common sense and honesty. No matter what your age, height, income or weight, they are what they are and will not change, at least not in the short term. However, they will all have a big influence on your initial contact success rate.

'Single white female, 25, loves dogs, red wine, and walking on the beach.'

You may believe this says a lot about you, but when you are one of hundreds or thousands of possible candidates in the expansive world of online dating, a profile such as this will not draw much attention. It is bland, uninteresting and outdated. Those who do happen to read this profile might think its creator too is bland, uninteresting and outdated and they will more than likely move on without ever looking back.