So, you have joined an online dating service and now you must write a profile. But where should you start? Writing probably isn't something you think you do that well. Don't worry, even so, you can write a great profile.

The most important thing is to be absolutely honest about yourself. Never, ever lie. Many men and women lie about their age, height, weight, their marital status, employment, other things in their profiles. In fact, according to a recent study, about 52% of men, and 39% of women lie about their height. Slightly more women lie about their weight (64%), than men (60%). When it comes to age, 24% of the men are untruthful, compared with 13% of the women.

Lying is a huge mistake. If you find a person who you are really interested in, sooner or later, he or she will find out that you lied. And there goes any possibility of the relationship progressing. There is someone out there who will love you – the real you. So, be honest.

Don't forget to emphasize the things that make you unique. Also, describe the things that are important in your life. Examine your previous relationships and list the things that you liked and the things you did not like.

Improve your online profile by hiring a professional photographer for your online photo. This is essential because the photograph is the first thing people see. The second thing is that they read what you have written about yourself. Your favorite online dating site might be able to provide you with a list of photographers in your area that specialize in online dating site photographs.

You have so many choices online when it comes to dating. Before the Internet, the choice of friends and lifetime partners was limited to those we came in contact with through work or college. Today, you can go through hundreds of profiles to find the right person for you. Enjoy.