What can you do to impress on online dating sites?

We all know how many people are using online dating sites these days, so it is not always easy to stand out from the crowd.

As such, it is important you are willing to do whatever it takes to impress the people you get talking to, in the hope of making them want to see more of you. If you want a date, you will need to know what buttons to press.

It goes without saying that you cannot rely as much on your humour, appearance or enthusiasm online, as your fellow daters cannot see these things in real life, so you should aim to master the written word. The good news is there are ways you can express yourself and get someone hooked on you before you even meet up.

Firstly, it is a good idea to be extremely enthusiastic and show a keen interest in the people you get chatting to on online dating sites. If you do not ask questions you may not get answers and the conversation will break down quickly.

Taking an interest in various aspects of someone's life not only tells them you are interested, it also allows you to learn more about their personality and how they spend their time.

Another good idea is to think long and hard about what you include in your profile. Declaring your love for football, women and alcohol might not go down well if you are a man seeking a lady.

On the other hand, you could be honest about your family commitments and how much loved ones mean, while explaining your professional goals and ambitions. After all, everyone loves someone with drive so do not be afraid to show how much you want to succeed.

Finally, make sure you get your portfolio of photographs right. While you should never be deceptive by posting images that do not show what you really look like, it is wise to pick out your best snaps and hope they reel in plenty of interested potential dates.