No Tinder Matches? Fix Your Profile Problem in 5 Steps

Tired of not having any Tinder matches? If you’re swiping til the cows come home with nothing to show for it, you already know there’s a problem. The good news is you can fix it – in 5 easy steps!

Here’s how.

Step #1: Overhaul Your Photos

If you’re consistently striking out in the match department, take a long hard look at your photos. Chances are they suck. If you’re guilty of any of the following Tinder photo sins, swap them out ASAP:

• Bathroom mirrors. Women tend not to like the whole “smart phone + bathroom mirror” equation. Especially if you’re shirtless. If you want to show off your abs, do it in a setting that makes sense – i.e. the beach. Avoid bathrooms in general, especially if it’s not even yours. Fluorescent lighting does you no favors, and snapping pics in a public john is kinda creepy.

• Low quality images. If your photo is blurry, dark, pixelated, etc., chances are you’re turning her off. Choose photos that are clear, well lit, and generally show you at your best. If possible, only use pictures taken with a decent camera. The higher quality the camera is, the more attractive she’ll think you are.

• The Bro Fest. If your primary photo looks like a frat party, chances are she’ll pass. Not only is it annoying to have to guess which guy you are, but you’re also setting yourself up for failure if your friends are better looking than you are.

• Hey, look at my truck! Avoid car pics or photos of any other inanimate object. Nothing screams “I’m insecure” more than relying solely on the cuteness of your dog or badassness of your vehicle for right swipes. You should always be front and center in your own photo.

• Zzzzzzzzz. If your Tinder pics are a lame snoozefest, she’s probably not going to swipe right. The majority of singles want to see pictures of your daily life, but make sure they’re visually interesting. (Spoiler alert: 5 selfies in a row is not visually interesting). She’s going to imagine what it’s like to hang out with you as she’s scrolling through your pictures, so show her what an intriguing, multi-faceted guy you are.

When you’re putting together your lineup, use at least 3 photos. That will get you 6x more matches than only using a single picture. We have tons more tips for choosing your best online dating photos, but here is a quick list of photo “DOs” to get you started:

• Include at least one full body photo – she wants to know what all of you looks like.
• Use some photos taken outside, they boost your response rate.
• Avoid photos taken with flash – the harsh light makes you look older. Take pictures during the “golden hour” instead – those magical 60 minutes just after dawn and prior to sunset where the light is universally flattering.
• Keep it classy, even on Tinder. The majority of women find overtly sexual pictures to be a huge turn off.

Step #2. Catch Her Eye With Your Bio

Lots of guys skip the bio section on Tinder, preferring to let their photos do all the talking. But leaving the “About Me” section blank is a mistake – guys who have a bio get 4x as many matches as those who don’t.

Think about it as a chance to connect with her, in 500 characters or less. If she’s on the fence about your photos, an attention grabbing bio might get her swiping right.

Mention your occupation, especially if it’s one of Tinder’s 15 sexiest jobs. (Pilot, entrepreneur, firefighter, doctor and TV personality all cracked the top 5.)

No matter what you do for a living, make it look good on paper – the majority of women said “occupation/intelligence” was one of the most desired traits they’re looking for in men on Tinder.

At the end of your bio, channel your inner alpha male and tell her what to do next by giving her a “Call To Action” prompt. This could be something like “Message me and I’ll take it from there” or “Swipe right or get left”.

Inject some humor into your bio – surveys have shown a sense of humor is a highly sought after trait in a man. We’ve got funny Tinder profile examples right here, but here’s one you can check out right now:

Step #3: Bust Out The Super Likes

Tinder’s internal data shows that you’re 3x more likely to match with someone you’ve “super liked.” As an added bonus, the ensuing conversations last 70% longer.

Regular users get one Super Like per day, so make sure you use it consistently. Upgrading to TinderPlus gets you an additional 4 Super Likes, which may be worth it if you live in a highly populated area with lots of attractive local women.

TinderPlus allows you to undo your swipes, so if you’re an upgraded user you can do this nifty Super Like hack:

• Like her in the usual way. If you match, great! You saved a Super Like.
• If you don’t match, “rewind” the swipe, then Super Like her.

Step #4: Give Yourself A Boost

Tinder now allows you to “Boost” your profile, which makes it the top profile in your area for 30 minutes. According to the app, the increased exposure results in 10x the profile views, which should result in more matches for you.

TinderPlus users automatically get one free Boost each week. Both upgraded and regular users have the option to buy as many Boosts as your wallet allows. Here are how the costs break down:

If you live in a populated area, boosting your profile can pay off big time. Of course, make sure you’ve followed steps 1 & 2 first – no sense wasting your investment on a subpar profile, right?

Step #5: Bring In An Expert

If you’re chronically low on matches, why not unleash the power of a Tinder expert? The average Tinder user checks the app 10+ times a day, and spends an average of 90 minutes each day endlessly swiping in hopes of gaining some matches.

That’s a ton of time spent with little to no return on your investment. If Tinder were your part-time job, you’d be filing for unemployment. Pretty frustrating, right? But it doesn’t have to be that way – with a virtual dating assistant in your corner, you can go from Tinder zero to Tinder hero overnight.

From photo selection to messaging, we’ve got you covered. We do the tedious, time-consuming part – you just show up for all the dates! Intrigued? Click here to find out more!