Your profile is why you are not getting matches. Here's exactly how to fix it.
Test Your Photos Free →80% of your success comes from photos. 20% from your bio.
People swipe based on photos first. They only read your bio AFTER they like your photos. Fix photos first, then optimize everything else.
Your main photo gets 80% of attention. It MUST have a genuine smile (not forced) and eye contact with camera. Close-up or medium shot works best.
Profiles with 6+ photos get 5x more matches than profiles with 1-3 photos. Having fewer makes you look lazy or like you are hiding something. Fill every slot.
Do not use 6 similar photos. Mix it up: smiling closeup, full body activity shot, social with friends, hobby photo, travel/adventure, candid moment. Show different sides of you.
Not having a full body photo makes people assume you are hiding your body type. Include at least one clear full body shot. Be honest - they will see you in person eventually.
Group photos are fine for slots 3-5, but NEVER as your main photo. People will not play "Where's Waldo" to figure out which one is you. Make it obvious.
Bad bio: "I like travel, food, music, and Netflix"
Good bio: "Amateur chef who burns 3 out of 5 dinners. Currently trying to keep a succulent alive. Will argue that Star Wars peaked with Empire Strikes Back."
The difference: Specific = interesting. Generic = boring.
Your photos and bio should give conversation starters. Pet photos, unusual hobbies, controversial opinions (light topics), interesting locations. Make it easy for them to start a conversation.
Unless you are exceptionally fit, gym mirror shirtless photos come off as try-hard. Shirtless at the beach or pool is fine (natural context). But bathroom flex? Skip it.
Sunglasses in every photo, hat covering face, distance shots where you are tiny - all red flags. At least 4 photos should clearly show your face.
Photos from 2+ years ago are lying. You should look like this when you show up. Update photos every 6-12 months or when appearance changes.
Light editing (brightness, contrast) is fine. Face-changing filters, heavy beauty filters, anything that makes you look different in person? No. They will be disappointed.
Do not just set and forget. Test different main photos. Swap out low performers. Track what works. Dating profiles are iterative - keep improving.
Test your photos. Find what works. Fix what does not. Get more matches.
Test Your Photos Free →Your main photo. 80% of people swipe based on the main photo alone. If your main photo has a forced smile or bad lighting, they swipe left before seeing anything else. Get your main photo right first.
Depends on your personality. But it should always be specific and interesting. Generic bios ("I like travel and food") get ignored. Specific details ("Currently trying to master pad thai without burning the kitchen") are memorable.
Update photos every 6-12 months. Test new photos monthly. If you are not getting matches, change your main photo and see what happens. Profiles are not set-it-and-forget-it.
Usually no. Professional photos often look too polished and come off as try-hard. Good candid photos from friends beat professional photos 80% of the time. Just make sure you have good lighting and genuine smiles.