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Personals: User's Guide
Creating your profile, searching and making dating connections with other singles -- that's what this section is all about. How do you write a personals profile that attracts potential dates? How do you pick the right photos? How do you make connections? You'll find answers here and great ideas for Internet dating on Yahoo! Personals.
Grab Attention With Your Photos
Seven tips for getting a great online photo
Tired of looking like a disgruntled DMV customer in your Yahoo! Personals profile photo? Here are some easy steps you can take now to create a flattering, head-turning photo.Perfect Your Profile
10 winning profile tips
Based on interviews with hundreds of active daters, these winning profile tips are guaranteed to increase attention to your profile. Your mailbox will fill up much faster and your chances of finding a connection will jump sky high.Make Connections
Find out how to cyberflirt
Communicating for the first time with someone you have not yet met can be a stressful and confusing proposition. Use these tips for finding the right words, nuances, and keyboard symbols to send the right message to your online crush.Write Better Emails
Get more replies
If you want to convince someone you saw in a personals profile to reply to your email, make sure to ask a question or two. This will kick start the conversation, and it gives your match....Our inquiring dating reporter asks
What's the best headline you've seen on someone's profile?
"I really don't remember, but I tend to gravitate to the positive headlines rather than the "rescue me" type headlines." -- Cathy, 46, Moorpark, Calif.Run Better Searches
View similar profiles -- a fun way to find your match
This search feature allows users to browse profiles that match what other people were interested in. It works much like your circle of friends recommending people who might be a good match for you.Get Profile Help
Is your profile all that it can be? Would you like expert advice on how to improve it? Yahoo! Personals has partnered with PersonalsTrainer.com to help you whip your personals ad into shape. Online dating experts will help create a profile that best represents who you are and what you're looking for. To find out more visit PersonalsTrainer.com.
