11 More Online Dating Tips

Keep the following points in mind if you are doing online dating: 
 
1. Create an interesting screen name. Avoid using one that is too sexy, hints at marriage, or includes your last name. A screen name that is based on your looks may be most appealing to men.

2. You may be tempted to send e-mails to all the attractive people in your area. If you are a little patient you my find that some of those people will contact you. If someone you fancy does not contact you, send them a short e-mail and then wait for them to follow up.

3. Avoid answering any questions you would not answer on a first date. Don't tell your date anything about your income or past relationships. It is not a good idea to talk about how much you want to get married.

4. Include more than one photo. Men especially find the visual aspect much more attractive. If you post many photos, people will get a better idea about how you look and whether you are their type, before you meet.
 
5. Don't communicate with a person who refuses sending you a photograph. They may have something to hide.

6. A person who only sends you a picture or profile may not be worth a response. If they don't have the time to write you an e-mail, it is not worth wasting your time on them.

7. Always wait at least 24 hours before you respond to your date's e-mail. If you respond too quickly, you may give the impression that you are too desperate or that you have too much free time.

8. Don't log on to your personal website or answer e-mails on a Friday or Saturday evening. You must give the impression that you are not available, even if you are.

9. If a prospective date does not respond, stop e-mailing them. If there is true interest in meeting you, they will contact you and ask you out for a date.

10. If you don't have a meeting arranged with someone after four e-mails you need to think about whether you should stop contacting them. Keep mentioning that you are going out with friends and consider moving on.

11. There is no need to keep your e-mails short. Sticking to three-line e-mails can seem strange to someone who sends you a long e-mail.