Science says: January is the best month to find love online
Good news for all singles: according to research, January is the best month to install a dating app. Tinder experts say that during this month, 11.4 million more messages are sent than usual compared to the rest of the year.
That's great, of course, because the choice is huge, but how do you make sure you stand out from the crowd to finally score a nice match again? If I have to believe my single friends, online dating has never been so dramatic, but no panic: with these tips, supported by experts in online dating, you'll effortlessly reel in the best matches from the dating app pool.
Let's first look at the biggest turn-offs among online dating veterans. Want to stand out? Make sure you at least have the following things in order:
No solo photos on the profile: 40 percent of single swipers give these profiles no chance. Showing off their wealth: 37 percent of singles find this disgusting and I completely agree. If you don't mention your age, you can already wave goodbye to 33 percent of your potential matches, and 15 percent find a photo with a fish the most disgusting thing there is. Mentioning your profession and height is also handy, as about 20 percent of online daters consider it a dealbreaker.
But what should you do to stand out?
Show who you are
Being open and honest in dating is in, so there's absolutely no point in pretending to be someone you're not. The golden rule is to have at least five photos of yourself, where you are smiling, with friends, and doing what you enjoy. Turning on your profile verification is also a good move; it increases your chances of a match by 10 percent.
The more words, the better
Data from Tinder has shown that the optimal number of words in a Tinder bio is between 15 and 45. Curious about how to write the perfect Tinder bio? You can here read that.
Show what interests you
Whether you put your hobbies in your bio or show them in your photos, showing what you love is always a good move (unless you're an avid fisherman). It gives your match the chance to respond to what he or she sees and you can immediately see if you have the same interests. Quite handy.
Be open about what you're looking for
You heard it here first: playing games is out. In 2024, we won't engage in situationships that lead nowhere (unless you both want to), but we agree to be honest with each other from the start. No one says you have to start talking about your desire for children and your dream wedding, but you shouldn't be ashamed if you're just looking for something serious. That's only beautiful. Happy dating!
