Dating is a kind of thing that can be done by going out, watching a movie, going to bars and others. However, because of the presence of the Internet, research shows that billions of dollars are spent on Internet dating services. It is a whole new level of dating wherein people meet other people via the Internet. The Internet does not only set up encounters but they speed up the process of dating for people. It may take you months or even years just to get the “Yes” of a girl but because of online dating, the process will just be simplified into a number of months if you are persistent.

For a lot of people, this is a romantic success but do you know that 97 percent of all the men who tried online dating give up in the middle? According to Scott Valdez, head of Virtual Dating Assistants, a company that provides help to users who want to improve their user profile, men easily quit before even figuring out how good online dating is. A lot of hot girls are out there and only 3 percent of guys score all the hot dates. Here are some tips that you can consider if you want to be successful in online dating.

The six online dating tips for men:

First, you need to establish a good profile picture. Your face is also your best asset when you are looking for an online date. It does not mean that you have to be handsome like Brad Pitt. You need to find a perfect photo where you look good. According to dating Coach Laurie Davis, founder of eFlirt Expert, most of the online daters, including women, firstly look at the picture before reading the messages. Like what is said earlier, look for a picture where you actually look good. Another thing is to find a picture where you are actually making a scene or you are doing something.

According to the research of OKCupid, the most attractive photos of men are those pictures where they are doing something interesting. You also need to consider the background before choosing.

Second, provide interesting stories. When you already get their attention with your picture, the next thing is talking to them. Usually, you start a conversation by saying your likes and dislikes or something like that. It is good to start a conversation with that but it is a big “No” if you finish your conversation with likes and dislikes as well. Try to be anecdotal. Provide stories about yourself and do not ever try to be more like “scientific” type of person because it makes you look like a nerd. But in some cases, you can use them. You have to be more specific when speaking and do not make any stories just to make your look good to them. According to Eva Ritvo, M.D., a psychiatrist and relationship expert, the first thing that women will do is to check if you are telling the truth or not. Another thing is do not stay on the same story for a long time or your date will surely be bored. Try to summarize the story and go on to another story.

Third, do not only look for women who are too hot wherein almost all the men send messages. There is a less probability that your messages will be answered. Try to look for a woman with a rate of 7 that can also be 10 on the long run.

Fourth, do not make shortcuts when you are sending a message. A research found out that women find it less interesting if men use shortcuts on their messages.

Fifth, provide a better message to them. Before sending a message, check their activity level. It is better if they check in almost every day. Check the details provided on your profile and make a good message that is related to the things she mentioned on her profile.

Sixth is to seal the deal. When your messages are answered, you are halfway to getting a date. Be persistent and do not give up. Results are not obtained overnight.