Hey Gorgeous Love-Seekers,
Rebecca Cooper Traynor here—your no-nonsense dating expert and the proud founder of Match Me Canada, helping fabulous singles conquer the wild world of online dating since 2009. My team and I coach singles like you to meet their ideal matches on popular dating sites (like Match.com), and sometimes even completely handle your online dating search. (Yup, we’ll swipe, chat, and set you up!)
But here’s the thing: finding love online is all about strategy. If you’re diving into dating sites without a real plan, honey, you’re basically tossing coins into a fountain and hoping your dream date appears. Let’s fix that!
Step 1: Before You Swipe—Have a Dating Plan
Let’s be honest: if you’re spending just 20 distracted minutes a week on Match.com, your dream partner might swipe right past you. Successful online dating requires commitment—think several hours a week, consistently messaging, updating your profile, and getting your fabulous self out there!
Prioritize your dating goals. If love matters to you, move it up your daily to-do list, right next to coffee and Netflix.
Step 2: Photos Are Your Online Dating Currency
Your Match.com profile photos aren’t just pictures—they’re your first impression, your personal brand, your digital handshake. Choose carefully:
- Portrait Shot: Clear, bright, and smiling. Think “approachable professional meets fun date.”
- Full-Length Photo: Confidence is magnetic—show yourself head-to-toe looking your best.
- Lifestyle Shots: Showcase your interests authentically. Sailing, dining with friends, hiking trails, traveling abroad—let your photos tell a visual story. (But always make sure YOU clearly stand out!)
Skip the blurry selfies, large group shots, or sunglasses hiding your beautiful eyes—clarity counts!
Step 3: Write a Bio That Stops Scrollers
Wondering how to write a dating profile that actually works? First, list a few keywords that describe you. Then, bring those words to life with colorful, engaging descriptions.
Example (under 600 characters) for a fabulous woman, 50, banker, loves sailing and adventures:
“Financial wizard by day, sailboat captain on weekends. I’m 50 and embracing it, balancing my boardroom skills with bucket-list adventures—tasting craft beers around the globe, petting every pup at the local dog park, and exploring hidden Ontario waterfalls. Seeking someone curious and kind, who loves laughter, spontaneous road trips, and maybe has a dog (bonus points!). Ready to set sail into something amazing?”
Now THAT’S a bio that’ll get clicks!
Step 4: Be Clever with Match Prompts
Answer Match.com prompts cleverly to show personality and charm:
- Prompt: “On weekends, you can usually find me…”
- Answer: “At the helm of a boat—or on land hunting down Ontario’s best craft beer.”
- Prompt: “I’m really attracted to…”
- Answer: “People who laugh loudly, tip generously, and never shy away from adventure.”
Step 5: Be Consistent and Engaged
Check your Match.com messages daily. Respond promptly and authentically. Active profiles perform better in online dating algorithms and make you look sincerely interested (which you should be!).
Why Go It Alone?
Creating the perfect dating profile can be tricky—especially when it’s YOUR love life on the line. That’s why at Match Me Canada, we’re here to help you rock your online dating journey. Need personalized support, or ready to hand your dating search over entirely? Let’s chat.
Because, darling, love isn’t something to leave to chance—it’s something you actively create.
Visit Match Me Canada today to get started, or click here to learn more about joining Match.com.
Love boldly,
Rebecca Cooper Traynor
Dating Expert & Founder, Match Me Canada
