Tinder is a fantastic dating app and a great way to connect with new people outside of your social network but in your geographical area. There are tons of profiles, but many just can’t seem to get noticed. Don’t fear, here are a few of my Dating Expert Tinder tips to help you out!
1) Be aware of your background – no one wants to see your toilet, toothpaste covered mirror, messy bedroom, or a sink full of dishes. Take photos that have a neutral background or at least one that is interesting. In addition, don’t take pictures at places notorious for bad hook-ups.
2) Post several photos – having at least 4 photos is going to help you get noticed, just make sure they don’t all look similar. For instance, smile, frown, different angles, and snapshots that others have taken of you, are all good choices. This lets people know that you are a real person, not a mannequin. In addition, some people might find that one photo unattractive.
3) Pixilation is not your friend – Don’t use the front facing camera on your phone, most of them take lousy pixilated photos. Use the rear facing camera or have a friend take some photos for you
4) Just say no to group photos – on average a person will look at your photo for 2-4 seconds. So if they can’t figure out which person is you, they are likely to swipe left and move on.
5) Take time to write a biography – Sure a lot of people are just on there to “hook-up” and won’t read it, but some people will. If they like what they read they’re more likely to swipe right, which will get you noticed
6) Current photos are key – Don’t post photos of yourself from two or three years ago, people change every year, so post photos taken over the past few months.
7) It isn’t solely a hook-up app – keep this in mind, Tinder is whatever you make it. If you are on there to hook-up take pictures accordingly, if not keep in mind how you are dressed in your photos. If you are showing too much, people might misinterpret your intentions.
8) Show them who you are – if a picture really is worth a thousand words, then take photos of yourself doing things you love. This will tell them more about you and types of things you are interested in.
9) Go for cute instead of sexy – If you intend to use Tinder as a dating app, don’t post “sexy” photos, and instead go for cute, modest pictures. It’s OK to show a little skin, but steer clear of cleavage and poses that might make you look too easy.
10) Natural lighting is your friend – Try taking photos outside during the “golden hour”, in the morning or in the evening when the sun is hanging low in the sky. Everyone looks their best at these times, might as well take advantage!
As you can see, it isn’t that difficult, you just have to be mindful and put your best face forward (literally). Make sure you take pictures that truly represent you and what you are looking for. Lastly, be patient! There are probably thousands of photos of people to swipe through, even if you live in a small town. Give people a chance and hopefully they’ll do the same for you.
James Preece – The Dating Guru
James is the UK’s leading Dating Coach and is a Relationship expert for many companies. He is available for personal dating coaching, media interviews and PR projects. If you’d like to work with him get in touch now via info@jamespreece.com
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