Online dating like anything else, it needs to be worked at, if you want to see some real results. A lot of us are under the impression that once we put our profile out there, we will start getting responses. It does not work that way. Here are some pointers that I give to online daters all the time and they always end up thanking me.

1. Take the whole online dating experience seriously.
2. Dont give up I cant stress this one enough.
3. Your about me section is like your business card put some thought in to it.
4. Dont give out your personal information in the first email to it shows desperation.
5. Upload a good picture of yourself most websites give you examples of what a good and bad picture looks like.
6. Send as many emails/smiles as you can the more you send the better your response rate.
7. Spend time on the site at least an hour a day and initiate chat sessions with other members online.
8. Use the site after you have upgraded i.e. get your money's worth.
9. Dont be lazy.
10. Believe in yourself and have a positive outlook.

Only you can make it happen. There is someone out there for you, but you have take the initiative in finding him or her. Good Luck.