010I Online dating with James Preece - how to have a killer profile and succeed at online dating

What we discuss in today's episode

• how James describes his role as a Dating Coach and how he helps his clients meet their ideal partner
• the biggest challenges James's clients come to him with
• pros and cons of using online dating sites and apps
• the difference between 'managing' and 'lowering' expectations
• James' rule of thumb when it comes to being active online and messaging potential matches
• the mindset behind being successful at online dating
• learn how to find quality matches
• James answers one of the big questions: 'How long do I need to do this for?'
• the importance of the type of energy you communicate online
• how to deal with 'rejection' online and not take it personally
• how to avoid 'online dating burnout'

There are a number of 'moving parts' or key components when it comes to online dating - when you get these right you can set yourself up for success in finding love online.

1. Choose the right site for your unique requirements - be very clear about what you want and what you're looking for

• get recommendations from friends and others you trust
• a paid service can demonstrate that somebody is more committed to finding a relationship than they may be on a free site
• look into niche sites, but only if you have really strict requirements – otherwise go for bigger sites that will have a larger number of potential quality members

2. Your Dating Profile Pictures

• consider the message you communicate with your profile picture and make sure you make the right impression on the kind of person you want to attract
• consider what are you conveying in terms of your overall lifestyle and interests
• learn the 4 types of pictures you should have in your profile

3. Your Dating Profile - how to present yourself in the best possible light

• the one mistake you should avoid when writing your online dating profile
• how to fill your profile with 'hooks' that will grab the right person's attention
• how much should you say about what you want or don't want right from the beginning and how to say what you're looking fortips on writing usernames and taglines

4. How to successfully communicate online and have a successful first date 'offline'

• one line you should avoid at all costs when contacting somebody
• very specific advice on how many messages a day you should ideally be sending
• ways of engaging with somebody's profile and create an initial connection
• the importance of using somebody's first name in any communication
• should women approach men first?
• to wink or not to wink
• basic etiquette of communicating online
• how to take online dating offline
• how to make sure your first offline date goes well

And much more!

Connect with James Preece

Website |  Facebook | Twitter

James has written 5 dating books - check them out here:

http://www.jamespreece.com/dating-books/

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