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Post a good picture
Before you even start to think about possible topics of
conversation, you have to make sure you have an eye-catching
profile, one that flaunts your better side and leaves prospective
suitors wanting more.
And please have the common sense to attach a
decent picture of yourself; most women are looking for a mature and
dignified man. So while a shot of you and your buddies on one of
your tequila binges may seem funny to you, there's a good chance
you'll be staring at a blank screen for a long time.
 Proofread
your profile
Among the cyber "turnoffs," nothing is worse than a person who
doesn't bother to proofread those few lines before clicking "Send."
If a resume typo could cost you a potential job, imagine what a few
misplaced letters can do to your online love life. Do you want a
potential mate to think you have the grammatical abilities of a
12-year-old?
Be realistic
In noting your long-term intentions, steer clear of anything
remotely linked to marriage or children. You have yet to meet the
woman, and you don't want to scare her before you even meet her (or
worse, attract a "marriage-obsessed" psycho). Just say that you're
looking for a friend, not the future mother of your children.
Don't
limit yourself
Keep all your options open; don't disregard profiles without
pictures. Your initial priority should be finding someone with
similar likes and interests. Once you introduce yourself, she'll
probably be more forthcoming with a photo anyway. But don't wait too
long before asking; looks matter somewhat, and you don't want to
find out at the last minute that she's the antithesis of what you're
looking for.
Use
an original screen name
Your screen name will likely be the first thing women see when
sifting through candidates, so make sure yours is simple and easy to
remember (e.g. J. Smith, Bob P.). Of course, this is not the time to
become absurdly creative; calling yourself "Pimpdaddy6969" will
likely kill any chances of landing someone who isn't a complete
pervert, or hooker
Don't
be a cliché
Originality is key, so stay away from the more generic descriptions, as
they have been ridiculously overused. No woman will be interested in
a guy that likes "long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, and
champagne and strawberries." Speak from the heart; simplicity and
honesty will take you a lot further in the end.
Since neither of you
have body language to feed off of, try as much as possible to use
colorful language when expressing your enthusiasm for a given topic.
Women love it when guys pay attention to detail, so you may want to
express yourself using plenty of adjectives (hint: replace "yeah...
that's cool," with "yes, I read a book on that by so-and-so last
year").
Add
a personal touch
A great way to stand out from the rest is to leave a personal
mark on all correspondence. Whether it's by signing off in a certain
way (using your full name or a nickname she may have given you) or
ending on a personal note tailored specifically for her, don't just
key in your file number when signing off. You're trying to develop a
rapport with this woman, and that means reminding her that there is
an actual human being who's interested in her on the other end.
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