How To Master Online Ad Posting
# S" z2 J) C4 \4 ~ [4 L5 L% v4 k; A From Jeff Cohen,
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You can be the catch of the century, but if your online ad posting is poorly written, no one will contact you. Follow these steps to write an eye-catching, date-grabbing profile.
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Time Required: 30 minutes4 P6 ], y2 ?+ ?
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Here"s How:' ~# X0 g2 u+ f% h
1. Be honest about your age.
8 D$ m) X3 [5 @$ KList your actual age; there"s no need to be defensive or dishonest.
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2. Use a realistic photograph.
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; q4 Q, J# U, u4 N( U3. Describe yourself accurately.
+ d! K! r) r# K0 q. G8 p8 X; DAnswer questions honestly about your height, weight, race, religion, etc. Be accurate, not deceptive. Accurate: "I"m six feet, 180 pounds, with short brown hair and glasses." Deceptive: "I"m an intellectual Adonis."8 d4 o% j8 z9 t
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4. Come across optimistic.
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5. Be brief and clear.
$ V, e/ U6 S4 K7 D' LFormat your posting so it"s easy to read. In other words, make your sentences and paragraphs brief. Also, don"t stuff your postings with words; that"s a turn off. Make sure you leave plenty of white space.
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6. Avoid spelling mistakes.: n/ w2 _: ]4 D) I* F( S2 @ b
Spell-check your posting.
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Be clear about why you"re posting. If the person reading your requirements doesn"t fit them, they shouldn"t waste their time reading further.
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Explain what makes you who you are. Use adjectives and add detail, i.e., "I"m a playful 32 year old architect who likes to relax by reading mystery novels."5 ~! ^7 W% [7 I9 v$ w
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Share what you like best in a partner. Don"t be negative or cruel. Instead, say what you want, i.e., "A guy who knows the difference between Monet and Manet, yet can also clean-and-press a 150 pound barbell."
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What You Need:
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Subscription to an online dating website
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