- Having a load of dating apps can feel like a full time job.
- If you feel like you're getting nowhere with your profile, there could be a few key words to add to your bio to give you a boost.
- The top word for men was "6ft," while for women it was "love."
- But it's not just about having the right words — you have to show some personality too.
There are plenty of mistakes people make on dating apps. Not writing anything on your profile, and building up a repertoire hundreds of matches and never talking to them, to name a couple.
But even if you've spent a long time carefully curating your bio, you may still benefit from a helping hand.
According to dating site Badoo, there are certain words to include in your profile to give yourself a boost.
Badoo looked at the most popular male and female profiles on its app, and gathered the words that popped up most frequently.
Here they are:
However, just because these words might help you out, they're not necessarily any good on their own. For instance, people can be put off if you only have a few details about yourself.
"When men only list their height, it's as if that's the only thing to offer in this world," Erika Ettin, founder of dating site A Little Nudge, told Business Insider. "I'm sure some people who care about height are appreciative of that, but seriously is that the only thing? It's insulting! Like, wow he's a catch, he's 6ft tall, but maybe he was in jail last year."
Badoo research also found how 87% of users will swipe right if someone's bio is funny, as it shows part of your personality and helps you stand out from the crowd. So it's not all about the key words.
"A good bio needs to be positive and give a flavour of what you are about, so it is no surprise that our most popular users are doing just that," said Badoo data analyst Claire Stott. "When creating a profile, it can feel overwhelming at first deciding what content to include. But do not fear — our data tells us that a popular bio is one that is short and snappy, around only 20 words!"
She added it's a good idea to add something really specific to yourself, like your favourite director, or something about an unusual food you like or cannot stand.
"These sorts of things will help you to stand out and can often add a touch of humour," she said. "Even if your preferences turn off a few people, those that do appreciate them will probably be better matches in the long run. Plus, you're making it easier for them to initiate the conversation with something meaningful."
After all, it's not about getting as many matches as possible — it's about finding the right person.
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