Maybe this is just my opinion or maybe there are hundreds of other girls like myself who follow these basic rules. Either way, if you want me to swipe right there are a few things I look for in a Tinder profile. First of all, put the puppy down and put your shirt back on. Here’s how to make your profile more desirable.
1. Pay attention to photo quality
As someone who nearly got catfished after first joining Tinder, I have learned my lesson about photo quality. If the pictures are glossy, magazine worthy quality, then beware. Granted there are some real life models out there looking for love on the app, however, there are even more dudes who create fake profiles in the hopes of accomplishing who knows what. So, I tend to be partial to grainy, iPhone selfies or mom shots because that’s indicative that the guy on the other side of the screen isn’t Pinocchio (he’s a real boy).
2. Put the “tool box” away
No, I’m not throwing low blows at men who do manual labor. The “tool box” I’m referring to are the telltale signs that you’re a major tool. These include, but are not limited to, the absence of a shirt and the presence of a puppy. I will admit that sometimes I can’t resist a blue-eyed beauty holding a bulldog pup, but more often than not I roll my eyes at this lousy attempt to make me swipe right. And if you’re not on a tropical island, please keep your shirt on and stop flaunting the six-pack.
3. Get better punch lines
A big thing on Tinder is for people to have punny bios and I love it! If you can make me laugh via text, you’re a keeper. BUT (yes, there’s a catch) if you’re trying to impress me by being a funny guy, please be original. I have seen enough of the “We can tell our kids ‘we met on Tinder’.” *Insert eye roll and loud gagging noises here* Cut it out. Just don’t.
4. It’s mileage, not personal
It’s cold out, I’m not trying to take the subway ten stops and walk five blocks for a date. I generally like to keep the distance between five and ten miles. Nothing personal, I’m just lazy.
5. If you’re a man in uniform, advertise it
Perhaps I’m a little biased on the matter, but if there’s one thing I almost always go for it’s a man in uniform. Be it police, marines, or army, there’s just something about a public servant that turns me on. Sorry not sorry.
6. Less is more
Why is your main Tinder photo you and five friends? Unless one of you is extremely attractive, chances are I’m going to swipe left. The only reason I should click on your profile should be if I feel like I need to see more of you. If you’re just making my life difficult and I have to click to figure out who you are, I’m swiping left. Additionally, a lot of girls are jealous people. Why are there three attractive females in your profile picture? Questions to consider.
For most girls, a lot of thought goes into whom we swipe right for, even if it is just a hook-up app. So, there you have it – the main things we’re looking out for in a Tinder profile. Ladies, what are some other things that you like in a profile? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter (@hercampusdrexel).