The quantity and quality of responses you get from posting on an online dating web site is often directly proportional to the quality of your profile. The correct profile can help you uncover the romantic partner of your dreams, the romance you've been craving, all your life; on the other hand, an average one would let most people take no notice and move on.

The most successful way to be noticed is by using the high-quality, old fashioned photograph. A decent, sharp picture, which shows you doing something unusual, will make you stand out. You don't have to use glamour shots or your old high school photographs. Instead, use pictures that illustrate you as you look now, doing something real that you enjoy.

Using a decent opening line that is catchy and interesting, also lets you stand out and be noticed. The easiest and best way to decide on your opening line is to scan the profiles of others. The ones that attract you the most would also probably attract others. Then fabricate an opening line based on what you have seen. Don't copy others, as you want to be seen as unique and special. Whilst going through the profiles see what points interest you and then incorporate them in your profile in your own words as well.

Be very cautious about your language, spelling and punctuation. Nothing is more infuriating than to scan through a profile where every second word is spelled incorrectly, there is no capitalization, no commas etc. Why would anyone desire to date a someone who can't even spell their name correctly?

It pays to take some time to when entering your profile. A good suggestion is to write your profile on a piece of paper, and sleep over it for a week. You would probably want to rewrite it once more when you examine it after a week. This is not unexpected. The best profiles are those where the user has applied his or her intellect. Do the revisions, and then host the profile.

Also, make sure that you respond to all the queries. Don't reply in monosyllables or curt and crass comments. Take some time to reply to each query properly. Consider of your strong points. Incorporate them, add some wit, and then upload them. Never attempt to run your self down. Just be normal.

Always remember, you have very few words to capture the attention of your potential online date. Make each word count.