{"id":14087,"date":"2017-01-27T01:00:33","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=14087"},"modified":"2021-05-31T13:39:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T20:39:39","slug":"online-dating-tips-based-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/online-dating-tips\/online-dating-tips-based-data\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Quick Online Dating Tips Based on Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Navigating the intricacies of online dating can get a little tricky. It’s hard to know how to break the ice, what to say to keep the conversation going, or when it’s time to stop chatting and ask for a date. That’s why to help out, we looked into data from the online dating site and app<\/a> Zoosk to get some quick and easy online dating tips that can help you right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From ditching the group photo to talking about your kids, here are 25 quick tips to keep in mind as you look for love online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Show off a little. <\/strong>
\nAdding a full body photo can get you 203% more messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Focus on you.<\/strong>
\nPeople with more than one person in their profile photo get less messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Mix it up men.<\/strong>
\nMen with at least one outdoor photo get 19% more messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Keep it honest.<\/strong>
\nPeople who use the word honest<\/em> in their profile get more messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Take a selfie ladies.<\/strong>
\nWomen with selfies get 4% more messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Short first messages work best. <\/strong>
\nFirst messages between 61 and 69 characters get the most replies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Mention his or her profile.<\/strong>
\nMessages that mention someone\u2019s profile<\/em> get 25% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Have a sense of humor.<\/strong>
\nSaying that something\u2019s funny<\/em> in a message can boost responses by 108%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Don’t be afraid to get cute. <\/strong>
\nMessages that use the word adorabl<\/em>e get 106% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Be interesting. <\/strong>
\nSaying that something\u2019s interesting<\/em> can boost responses by 94%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Mention your pet. <\/strong>
\nMessages that mention a pet<\/em> get 88% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Religion is an ok topic. <\/strong>
\nMessages with the word religious<\/em> get 156% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Go ahead and talk about your kids. <\/strong>
\nMentioning kids<\/em> in a first message can get you 34% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Be a health nut. <\/strong>
\nPeople with the word healthy<\/em> in their profile get 17% more messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Give a compliment.<\/strong>
\nMessages with the word cute<\/em> get 54% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Laugh it up. <\/strong>
\nPeople with the word laugh<\/em> in their profile get more messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Flatter away.<\/strong>
\nMessages that use the word gorgeous<\/em> get 45% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Mention his or her hair. <\/strong>
\nMessages that compliment someone\u2019s hair<\/em> get 84% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Have fun with it. <\/strong>
\nMessages with the word fun<\/em> get 28% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Talk about tattoos. <\/strong>
\nMessages that ask about someone\u2019s tattoo<\/em> get 76% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Ask about his or her day.<\/strong>
\nMessages with the word day<\/em> get 56% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Always be nice.<\/strong>
\nUsing the word nice<\/em> in a first message can boost responses by 68%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. It’s ok to admit when you have a crush.<\/strong>
\nUsing the word crush<\/em> in a message boosts responses by 121%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Compliment his or her eyes. <\/strong>
\nMessages that mention someone\u2019s eyes<\/em> get 64% more responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Keep it cool.<\/strong>
\nMessages with the word cool<\/em> get 62% more responses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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