The Dating Guru, James Preece offers the 7 Golden Rules to help you get the most out of Online Dating:

1. Make sure you have a fabulous photo. This is the biggest rule when it comes to online dating. It’s sad but true but if don’t have one on your dating profile then nobody will ever contact you. It just looks like have something to hide. In the age of camera phones, it’s easy to get a friend to take a quick photo and get it online.

2. Make sure you are best you can be. Always works with what you have, rather than worrying about what you don’t. You never know who might meet so go out looking fantastic and feeling your best.


3. Get yourself out there. Mr. or Miss Right won’t find you unless you take action and start being proactive. Go to lots of our singles parties and use the dating site to contact anyone you might find interesting. How many people will you meet sat at home watching television?

4. Don’t be a Winker! There’s absolutely no point trying to cut corners and just winking at people. This makes you look cheap and you won’t stand out. Instead, write proper messages and make it look like you’ve made the effort.

5. Be clear about that you want. If you are unsure who you are looking for then you won’t know when you meet them! A great tip is to write down a “shopping” list of exactly what you are looking for. Be realistic and work out what you really need and what you are prepared to compromise on.

6. Try several dating sites. Just like there isn’t one clothes store or supermarket, get yourself up and running on several online dating websites. Each one has it’s own database of members and you need to get yourself out there in front of as many of them as possible.

7. Don’t give up. You might not get instant success but if you keep at it you’ll learn what works and what doesn’t. Avoid disappointment by enjoying the fun of dating and adventures it will take you on.

James is the Dating Guru. He works for many magazines, dating sites, newspapers, radio and television shows. He’s personally coached countless singles and helped them find loving, happy relationships. If you need some help towards dating success contact him now.

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