Online Dating Advice

Too Hot to Handle – Craigslist Personal Ad of the Week!

Sometimes it's fun to experiment with wild-and-crazy Personal Ads just to see who comes out of the woodwork!  If you're ready for a walk on the wild side, this type of personal ad will certainly point you in the right direction. Take this with a good dose of humor and be prepared for the roller coaster ride that will surely follow!

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Personal Ads – Do you Need Sexy Photos Too?

Many people aren't sure about using sexy photos with their Personal Ads. Should you or shouldn't you use sex as bait when placing Personal Ads on the Internet?  Will sexy photos get more people to notice you?  Or will they expect you to have sex on your first date?  What exactly IS a sexy photo, anyway?  Should you use professional photos - or would those family photos from last Christmas be better? Here's some advice for both women and men along with a humorous anecdote or two. Using sexy photos with Personal Ads is clearly a topic where there's a lot of confusion, but let's try to sort things out once and for all...

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Personal Ads (the Sexy kind). Is that your Secret Identity Talking? Are you Really as Sexy as you Sound?

When writing sexy Personal Ads, some people paint a titillating picture of lust and desire - which is almost guaranteed to drive your readers mad with passion - and a desire to hook up with you as soon as possible. Some Personal Ad writers really go over the top and then find they can't live up to their own publicity. Describing yourself in a sexual way in your Personal Ads can certainly create a stir, but just how far can you go with this?  Are there unwritten rules with Personal Ads that obligate you to "truth in advertising?" Let me share my experience from the Front Lines...

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Online Personal Ads – Longer is Better!

Online Personal Ads are a fast and easy way to meet single women or men for dating. There are guidelines for writing effective Online Personal Ads, which include original writing, creating an atmosphere of excitement, and the use of powerful, effective headlines. Think of your Online Personal Ads like a highly trained sales force - they'll need to break the ice, establish a bond with your readers, and then create - and build - the excitement!  Once your readers are "hooked," your Online Personal Ads should keep piling on the benefits until your desired result (a letter of introduction from your reader) is achieved. In the old days, writing a 30-word ad may have been the norm, but now the rules for Online Personal Ads have changed - dramatically!

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Writing your Online Personal Ads – “The More You Tell, the More You Sell!”

It's time to shed all notions of writing shorter Online Personal Ads "which get right to the point." The fact is, my best Online Personal Ads have been up to 500 words - or longer! Imagine writing a short story about yourself and infusing it with sales language in a very subtle way. That's what Online Personal Ads are all about. They're artfully written sales letters which persuade your readers to send you their letter of introduction. Done correctly, your Personal Ads will generate "warm leads" who are ready (in fact, hoping) for your reply. With so much at stake, paying careful attention to the design of your Online Personal Ads is critical - in fact, your future happiness depends upon it...

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Use Craigslist Personals to Meet Single Women or Men

Craigslist Personals have been one of the biggest surprises in all my years of Online Dating. The response I've had to my Craigslist Personals advertising has truly amazed me. For online dating, Craigslist Personals are a really fertile marketplace to meet single women or men. There are some new rules that apply to Craigslist Personals - and this is not the place for the faint of heart. But as long as you are willing to be creative and expressive, you'll be amazed at what may happen to you when you explore Craigslist Personals as an alternative to the big name dating sites...

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Craigslist Scam – Dating Scams – How to Avoid Them

There are many online dating scams on Craigslist where you place Personal Ads and become an immediate target. Here are some tips to follow to protect yourself against a Craigslist Scam and the malicious emails which will automatically arrive in your inbox just minutes after you post your personal ads on Craigslist. Follow these guidelines to keep yourself safe!

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