How To Master Online Ad Posting& v; U6 J3 g5 k) b; ]& ^" U
From Jeff Cohen,- V; R/ z3 q3 V1 m, `* M k# H2 {( N
Your Guide to Dating.
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Online Ad Posting$ g; R2 y& a' |% y' n+ G
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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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2 U$ w* k9 ~5 U; `& i5 A! i1 h$ e9 oTime Required: 30 minutes) f4 v; G! p8 u1 Y
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Here"s How:4 i5 U/ I, Q" b: s$ E3 r' f
1. Be honest about your age.' g: O8 m0 v! ]9 m q8 `
List 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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. w. m- h) d1 r& r0 e3. Describe yourself accurately.: ^2 e9 x8 W' X/ y% {" H
Answer 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."5 L7 H4 y' |; l- n
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4. Come across optimistic.8 d1 T6 @' u" O. d v: f1 |- {" l
Write in an upbeat style. Similarly, don"t apologize for posting. Be positive and assertive.
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5. Be brief and clear.7 Y3 d$ _4 i9 {7 }- ~
Format 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.5 v5 h/ R. O# {8 k: x( o- I5 D
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- K6 [, s, j7 H6. Avoid spelling mistakes.
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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."
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# K: ~. e8 _/ _. {When you respond to others" posts, show them that you actually read what they wrote, and aren"t just turned on by their picture or physical description.
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What You Need:% g, |( Q* s& M1 I" S; c" B
Computer with Internet access
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