Click Singles Online

While millions of men at the end of a mouse might sounds like a treat, surfing the net for a new mate can be daunting.

From uploading pictures to lying about your age, read on for our top do's and don'ts...

1. Picture Perfect

You must upload a picture.

There is no point in writing a witty and exciting profile if there is no face for other's to see. They will pass you by or wonder what you have to hide. Are you married, wanted by the police or lying about yourself?

Please make it a recent picture not one from 10 years ago where you had hair but now it's waving bye bye, or where you were 2stone lighter.

Imagine your profile is like your personal web page. You need the best possible recent photograph of yourself. It is better to have just one, than a handful of mediocre shots.

Looks aren't everything, but they are the first thing! So whatever you do, don't just insert a photo because it is the only one you have!

Grab a friend for help, get someone to take a good photo and wait to upload until you know you have an attractive shot. All you really need is ONE!

2. Honesty is the best policy

Don't lie (too much) about your age.

If you can't bear saying you are 40 years old then say 39. But remember, it may come back to bite you.

If a woman wants to meet a tall man and you are 5ft 6, don't lie about your height and think that she will be so taken with your charm and good looks she will fail to notice your stature, or lack of it.

3. Stay postive

Be positive, friendly and sincere. If you are just looking for a fling, say so. If it's a long term romance you're after put that in your profile.

But whatever you do, remember that negativity is the second worst trait in online dating.

4. Be specific

It's OK to say you want to meet a slim woman or a tall man with hair, as long as you are not rude about it, you can describe the person you would like to have a relationship with without the fear of offending anyone.

5. Market yourself

Do not write a book for your profile, only enough to whet the reader's appetite.

This is marketing pure and simple. Maybe you are not comfortable with that fact, but the people you are competing with absolutely are.

It is best to write a brainstorm version of what makes you tick and what you imagine life would be like with your ideal mate. Turn that into one brief paragraph.

It is easy to spot a new user because they write SO much. Let's face it we are shopping here! We really do not want to read the ingredients of each and every item we are thinking of adding to the shopping trolley.

6. Persevere

Your profile is not about getting a mountain of responses, it's about getting responses from the type of person you are attracted to.

Change your main picture and headline often to keep it fresh and interesting.

Don't get despondent if you don't click with someone straight away, remember sometimes the best is worth waiting for.

So why not try out our tips on Click Singles Online and see if you can find that special someone for you!

This March will be the official launch of our London events. Anyone who attends this event will be entitled to enter a free draw to win a holiday to Turkey donated by Solos Holidays and free entry into the Starting Over Show on Sunday 7th sponsored by Dateline Platinum. The Ball will have all of the usual successful ingredients of a three course meal plus tea or coffee followed by a disco to 1am, and the added bonus of professional clients from all over the UK. Book now before we sell out to all of the new faces coming from the Starting Over Show database and the clients of other companies who are offering this event to singletons from across the home counties and London.

Let yourself go at our Birthday party this Saturday. Sick of being snowed in then make the most of a weekend without snow and join us for our party. This party is for everyone who battled through the snow to get to our Christmas Party on 19th December and for those of you who missed a brilliant night. So dont miss out again book online now to guarentee your place.

A brilliant night was had by all, excellent food, wonderful company and brilliant entertainment. The Michael Buble tribute was great and we all took advantage of the Beatles tribute in the other suite by popping in for a boogie every now and then. The dance floor was packed the whole night and when the disco started after some fantastic fireworks we just kept on dancing.

Thank you to all of the guests who made it through the ice and snow to the Christmas party, which turned out to be an absolutely excellent night. Many of the first time guests commented on how friendly and approachable everyone was and what a great time they had. The venue lends itself brilliantly to a party and as usual our DJ kept the dance floor packed the whole night night with some clients asking for him to keep going til 2am. Di and her girls kept the drinks flowing from the bar and their were snacks by way of sandwiches and crisps for anyone who became peckish. So thanks again to everyone who managed to get there and for those of you who were unable to make it we are doing another party at LA Fitnes on Saturday 16th January 2010.

Wow what a great night this was. The 24 ladies were all lovely and we had 24 men who thoroughly enjoyed chatting to each of them for 3 minutes. The venue lends itself perfectly to these events as we have the whole of the downstairs bar. another excellent night.

Wow what a brillaint night. The food was fantastic, all freshley cooked, home made and it tasted delicious plus there was lots of it. Service in the Bickly Manor was excellent the staff were friendly and helpful, although amazingly they did their job so well we hardly noticed they were there. Thanks again to the clients many of you new and some who have been before for being such great company. Our DJ as always got it just right so the dance floor was packed for the whole night and the event was over before we knew. I will be booking next years Christmas Ball there today so watch this space as it will be a sell out.