Tips for success !

Be proactive; try to make the first move! Don't just surf the site and wait for others to message you. Being proactive will show you are serious and may considerably improve your chances. Reply promptly to emails others have sent you whether you are interested or not, if you are not interested then have the courtesy to say so.

Display a photo of yourself with your profile. The majority of our members only respond to profiles with photos. When you choose your main photo, choose one with a good clear 'head and shoulders' and preferably smiling. It may make all the difference to the amount of replies you get. You can upload your photo directly to the site from your desktop.

Uploading is relatively simple. Click 'My Profile' and select 'My Photo Album' from the drop down menu. This takes you to the photos page. You will see a selection on the right where you can choose to either upload a picture from your PC or if you want to upload a picture from your mobile phone make sure you have your mobile number in the mobile number text box. If it is not, please enter your mobile number and don't forget to click 'update'.



To upload a picture from your PC just click the browse button and that will show all the directories on your computer in the usual windows format. Double click on the photo you want to upload and the link appears in the text box. Click the 'upload' button to upload it. Please note, your pictures should be either .jpg or .gif format. You can upload as many pictures as you like. Once the image is uploaded you will need to crop the picture before it is sent for moderation and releasing on your profile.

Make sure your profile is truthful and the description of yourself is accurate, genuine and interesting. Read it to yourself out loud, see if you would want to write back and contact the person described.

Practise your writing skills on a Word Processor package until you get it right. This will ensure that you are happy with it prior to posting it and also save you money by not being on-line whilst you tweak it. When you are ready just cut and paste it into the each section of your profile.



Try to refrain from using short sentences saying the sort of things that might be obvious, i.e. I like you or you are lovely let's get together. People take a long while filling in their profiles thoughtfully and truthfully. Try to appreciate that and tell them about your interests and something of your life. Tell them about your expectations in life and a relationship. Be happy, it might be the 'love of your life' you are about to 'talk' to. Try to say that you have something or lots in common if you have. Glean what you can from their profile.

It is unwise to mention sex as the other party may think this is your only interest and will probably not write back. Be sensitive in this area. Take heed of the above and have a happy experience.



The very best of luck!