Ever thought about why so many online dating profiles don’t have photos?

it might be

1. I’m too shy or embarrassed – but still want to meet people

2. I didn’t have a photo at the time – but I still want to meet people

3. I’m bit computer illiterate – but I still want to meet people

4. I was just wanting to attend events – but I still want to meet people

5. I was just having a look, or I’m lazy – but I still want to meet people

The common theme is that these people, still want to meet new people, why else would they be on a dating site. Sure some are timewasters BUT

I bet no-one else has sent them a message:

This puts YOU in the driving seat. Yes, its going to take a bit more effort on your part, but why not contact 10 to 20 new people who’s profiles you like, in the right age group, and see what happens?

We find that so many of these people are really flattered to be contacted. If you have a photo in your profile, they can see who you are so if you get a reply then you are already AHEAD of the game. You can always ask them for a photo.

I just did a quick search and found this lady. A dentist, into world travel, sounds good to me.

Its good for everyone

Don’t underestimate the power of this.  Contacting these people gets them involved in the site, encourages them to add photos, and makes the site busier for everyone.

Ok, OK, so it also encourages them to sign up – but that’s good for you too and gives us a few more pennies to invest in more marketing to recriut more lovely people – Good for you again.  See, its win win win.

Paul Ergatoudis

Director www.singlesolution.com

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