How To Master Online Ad Posting k" e2 M2 w* c# {( ]& I' \7 i
From Jeff Cohen,
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4 ^" A1 l/ h( QOnline Ad Posting6 d# d1 M( z7 w$ X
9 S4 Q. {7 I. W0 V3 u" }( F5 k/ wYou 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.3 L3 e0 h0 Q5 H5 x/ t
Difficulty: Easy
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w7 I% V7 L, i$ XTime Required: 30 minutes
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Here"s How:3 x a; S6 y% R8 W
1. Be honest about your age.1 e0 X6 W W' m0 ]' k6 |
List your actual age; there"s no need to be defensive or dishonest.
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8 ~7 z5 |7 M: a, O/ N7 U ~2. Use a realistic photograph.! L2 f8 A3 O# z& f& ]+ l8 Y5 Q
Submit a quality, current photograph of yourself, but nothing that wildly misrepresents your actual appearance.
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3. Describe yourself accurately.
. B M' y0 `! J* G8 V1 Q! m+ W7 `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."! H7 N8 H$ w2 y( l9 y/ c- p
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+ Z' e& n2 J; I" c5 G4. Come across optimistic.# ~ D2 \! h$ O, y ]
Write in an upbeat style. Similarly, don"t apologize for posting. Be positive and assertive.
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5. Be brief and clear.; q, X. e4 o: a% ]( |$ h
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.# K( a- M) ?* l6 S0 }
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6. Avoid spelling mistakes.
% I; \: f. {) m A4 I# [/ l: ASpell-check your posting.
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& e( ~: Z L1 _/ w7 B9 h. C+ O' HBe 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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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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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.# i) y0 n8 K( O' M, X
" I& z J5 {% u# }- C3 D- m8 rWhat You Need:
( {( H/ W. ]. zComputer with Internet access
4 [. Z; i! L3 C5 z4 d" r' ESubscription to an online dating website# f# [! i$ x% O' d" m8 d s
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