It is a proven fact that online dating profiles that are accompanied by a photo attract greater interest. If you are going to get involved with online dating you should realize that adding a photo is of utmost importance. In fact, if you don’t “show yourself” the chance of getting in touch with others is slim to none. As unfortunate as it may sound, most people, no matter how they are meeting others, are interested in appearance above all else.

Follow these tips when choosing your online dating photo:

1. Clear image. You do not want to upload a photo that is hard to see; this is just as bad as not using one at all. If you do not have a clear image there is nothing wrong with taking one specifically for your online dating profile.

2. Make sure you are the only one in the photo. This is a big mistake that many people make. If you are not the only person in the photo how will other people know who you are?

3. Nothing stupid. You want your photo to show who you are, but at the same time, a picture of you chugging a beer may not give off the best vibe.

4. Don’t choose a picture without comparing all your options. Chances are that you have several photos that could be used. As previously mentioned, you can take a photo specifically for online dating purposes. No matter what, compare your options and choose the one that you are most confident in.