Dating guide

Dating profile tips that get more matches

Your profile has about two seconds to make someone stop swiping. Here's how to make it count, with simple changes that get more matches and better conversations.

Photos: the most important part

• Lead with a clear, smiling photo of just you. Face the camera, good light, no sunglasses.
• Add 4 to 6 photos. Profiles with more photos get noticeably more likes.
• Show your life. A hobby, a trip, your pet, cooking, a concert.
• Include one full-length photo. It builds trust.
• Keep them recent. Within the last year or two.
• Avoid group photos as your first picture, heavy filters, and only selfies.

On Meetista you can drag photos to change the order, and your first photo is your main photo. Then take a quick selfie to get the verified badge: verified profiles get more trust, and more matches.

Writing a bio that works

• Keep it short: two or three lines is plenty.
• Be specific. "Will judge you by your chai order" beats "I like food".
• Give people something to ask about.
• Say what you're looking for, kindly and honestly.
• Skip lists of things you don't want.

Prompt answers that start conversations

Good prompt answers are specific, a little funny and easy to reply to. Some examples:

• My toxic trait is… "Thinking I can finish a book in one sitting."
• Perfect first date… "Street food crawl, then dessert. Non-negotiable."
• I go feral for… "Bubble tea with extra pearls."
• A green flag I look for… "Knows a good bookshop."

Show the dates you're up for

Meetista lets you pick what you're available for, like coffee, a movie or a comedy show. It tells people exactly what a date with you looks like, and gives them an easy first message.