Subscriber Account active since. When it comes to online dating , everyone has an opinion — and a seemingly very strong one at that. One thing is for sure: it’s not easy to stand out when you’re competing for attention against millions of people on an app. Not to mention that it doesn’t take more than a quick glance at Tinder Nightmares to realize that it’s slim pickings as far as quality goes — especially if you don’t set yourself up for success.

But what does setting yourself up for success look like when you have mere seconds to make an impression?

For instance, once you are matched with someone, they are going to view your profile and, if you’re interested, try to think of something to say when they reach out.

We spoke to the experts to get their top tips on making your dating profile the right level of eye-catching. Creating an online dating profile can be daunting. In this fast-paced, social media-dependent world, the Internet is used for everything. From keeping in touch with old school friends, to career networking, to ordering takeaways, to finding a cat-sitter for that weekend away….

So it only seems logical you would use the good old Internet for finding that special someone, too. Get a friend to help you write your profile.