Today Datingheadshots Inc. and Cupids Coach are please to announce a new partnership that creates a powerful executive dating solution for those that deserve the “Red Carpet” treatment and want to create the very best online image possible, not just an online dating image.

What truly amazes me is how many people throw up lackluster profiles and then are surprised that online dating does not work for them.

What’s the first that you see when you enter an online dating site? Row after row of photos of people that meet your search criteria. Do you click on every one of them and read their profile? No you skim through the ones that look appealing and then, only then, do you take the time to read the profile.

Your profile is your first impression and if you don’t make a good first impression then nobody is going to be that motivated to reach out to try and meet you.

So what are busy people or people that feel they deserve the very best going to do? They hire the experts to take care of them and get it done right. That’s what VIP Executive dating is all about… and is why the partnership with Cupids Coach is a One-Two-Punch to creating the perfect online dating profile with the perfect online dating photo and superbly written online dating profile.

This partnership sets the standard for creating the high-touch executive dating or VIP dating experience that many clients have been looking for. These are the type of people that want the best and expect the best. They know that their online image matters and they are willing to do what it takes to create the best image possible, an image that will set them apart from the crowd.

To learn more about this you can check out the Press Release here:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/executive_dating/01/prweb3461814.htm

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Although MySpace and Facebook are not officially online dating services, many people from 18 to 34 years old use these social networking sites to get dates in their area. A lot of people find MySpace and Facebook dating easier and less expensive than using more traditional online dating services like Match and eHarmony

Unlike most online dating services, Facebook and Myspace allow its users virtually unlimited control of their profiles. You can post up pictures, wallpaper, animations, videos and so on. In addition, you can leave comments on your friends’ profiles and they can leave comments on your profile. This allows you to see what kind of friends your potential love interest has. After all, “The best mirror is in the eyes of your friends”.

Although MySpace and Facebook allow its users to be more interactive with their profiles and communication, websites that are used solely for dating don’t have as much guesswork involved. For example, many people on Facebook and MySpace are just there for their friends, but people on official dating websites are there to find other singles like themselves, so you know that no matter what, the person you’re contacting will be looking for a date.

However, the thing that most online dating websites don’t have is the ability to find dates through your friends. With social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, it’s easy to find new friends through the people that you already know. By simply viewing your best friend’s profile you can click on attractive people on his or her friend list and add them to your contacts. This is a good way to start meeting new love interests because you already know you have something in common – you’re both friends with the same person.

Another great thing about dating through Facebook and Myspace is the amount of pictures you can put on your profile. When it comes to online dating websites, the profile picture is usually the first thing people see and there is usually a limit to the amount of online dating photos you can display. However, with social networking sites you are able to display an unlimited amount of photographs and you can organize them into convenient folders. Not only that, but your friends and potential love interests can comment on your photographs and you can comment on theirs.

When it really comes down to the nitty-gritty, social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace aren’t completely ideal for dating. They’re used more for keeping up with friends and making plans for the weekend. However, they do have their potential. If you’re younger and looking to meet new people to date, social networking sites can help you find dates through friends you already know. Also, you can do more with your online profile than you can with most online dating services.

Yet, websites that are specifically designed for dating are much better for people looking for one specific thing – singles. There are no games and there is no middle man, it’s simply a bunch of singles looking for a date or a long term relationship.

One other difference between social networking sites and dating sites is money. Now, not all online dating services charge money, but most of the better ones do. But, with social networking, you’re guaranteed a good service without having to pay any money at all.

So, are sites like Facebook and Myspace really better for online dating? No. There is no definite site that has more success in the online dating world. What it really comes down to is your online dating profile picture and how your profile is displayed, as well as your preference concerning the flow of a dating website. All online dating services display themselves differently and cater to a specific demographic, you have to figure out which one is right for you. Trial and error is the best way to go.

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They say that time heals everything and that’s true, but there are plenty of ways that you can help time along and heal faster so you can get over a recent break up and back to dating. So, instead of mulling over your ex and pouting around the house in your PJs all day attempting to find some vice ridden over indulgence to dive wrists deep into in order to forget the pain of the whole ordeal, try the following suggestions instead:

1) Accept That It’s Over

Crazy, right? Don’t think about, don’t try to call your Ex, don’t try to drive by your Ex’s house in the middle of the night and certainly don’t email your Ex. It’s over — quit it! Delete the phone number, rip up the love notes, delete the email address and get yourself a new online dating profile. Now THAT’S good advice, if you’ll follow up with it.

2) Call up Your Friends

When people are in a serious relationship they tend to fade out of their coveted social circles. So, now that you’re broken up this is a perfect opportunity to start getting back with your friends. Besides, what are friends for, right? Call them on the phone and go out with them even if you don’t particularly feel like it. Not only will you feel a little bit more normal, but you’ll begin ironing out your emotional kinks more quickly so that you can move on and get back to dating.

3) Improve Yourself

Think of all the time you wasted falling in love with your Ex just for it to end. Sorry, I didn’t want to make you feel bad, but now is the perfect opportunity to start taking more advantage of your time. Go take some classes down out your local community college and meet some new people. Go on a trip nearby to a place you’ve never been before. Start a new exercise regime. Learn how to play chess — whatever! Just work on improving yourself and using your time more wisely. This may help you discover some things about yourself that you never knew, which will in turn help you choose a different type of love interest the next time around.

4) Get a Hobby

Start painting, taking up photography or even sculpture. Collect stamps. Put together model cars. Study quantum mechanics in your spare time — it’s up to you, just get a hobby. A Hobby will not only take your mind off your ex it may also help you gain new conversation topics and aid you in discovering talents you never knew you had.

5) Keep Your Sense of Humor

Laugh at yourself and your situation, if you can’t do that then you’ll never get anywhere in life and definitely not over your Ex. Look back and reflect. Realize silly mistakes you’ve made in past relationships or feelings you experienced at the time and considered so important that you now consider incredibly trivial.

6) Reinvent Yourself

This is the most important aspect for getting over you Ex and getting back to dating. One of the best ways to reinvent yourself is to see yourself from the outside in like looking at a picture. Show the world who you really are and how ready you are to go out and be adventurous after your break up by going to DatingHeadShots.com and finding certified professional photographers in your area, you will be able to have 50 studio-quality photographs taken for under $130. The professional photographers will help guide you along in the process so that your inner self can truly shine through.

When you’re ready to start searching for the right person via your online dating profile of choice then you can pick 4 of your favorite photographs and DatingHeadShots.com will resize, reformat and retouch them to fit your online dating profile perfectly.

Remember, always reinvent yourself after a break up — it’s a new day. If you keep doing the same things over and over again and you keep getting bad results, then it’s a clear sign that you need to try something new. So, stop pouting and start getting online and finding dates, but make sure that everyone can see how fresh and revived you look by getting new professional dating photos from DatingHeadShots.com.

In a perfect world there would be no shallow people. Everyone would gauge his or her romantic interests based solely on personality. However, that just isn’t the case – not for you, not for me and not for anyone else, especially when it comes to the world of online dating.

Your dating profile picture is the first thing people see, based upon how appealing that profile picture is, they’ll decide whether or not to investigate your online dating profile further by reading about your likes, dislikes, wants and desires. If you’re thinking that this is shallow, you may want to look at your own online dating habits. Don’t YOU usually do the same thing? Sure you do.

Due to this simple fact, online dating profile pictures are incredibly important, if not completely vital to your success in the world of online dating. So, if you’re not getting enough dates through your online dating service, consider some of the following profile picture blunders

1. Too Pixilated

When you have a profile picture that is blurry and pixilated, then it’s incredibly difficult to tell how you really look. People will most likely pass by a pixilated photo and never know who you really are. Make sure your profile photo is clear and easy to see.

2. Distorted

No matter what online dating service you’re using, each one will have a limit on the profile picture dimensions. They will request a particular file size, pixel width and pixel height. Even if your picture isn’t pixilated, it could be distorted if you don’t pay attention to these dimensions and adhere to them. If your dating profile picture is distorted it could make you look fat even if you’re not, it could make your face look longer than it actually is and it will ultimately end up making you look unappealing. Always read the dimension guidelines before uploading your headshot, that way you won’t be stuck wondering why no one is messaging you.

3. Bad Lighting

If your online dating profile picture is too dark, too light or oddly shadowed, then you’re going to look unappealing. Even taking a picture of yourself in the daylight can cast unwanted shadows over your face because of your nose, ears, cheeks, chin, bottom lips and so on. The best way to solve this problem is to have your headshot taken in soft lighting that isn’t too dark and not too light. If you want to take your photograph outside, make sure to do so when there is an overcast sky so that the sunlight isn’t too harsh.

4. Over Done

No one thinks a profile picture of a guy with his shirt off flexing for the camera or a girl trying to look overly sexy for her profile picture is actually appealing. Not only is that going to attract the wrong kind of people, it’s going to make you look cheap. You need to have dating headshots that show your true personality and that will attract the kind of person you’re looking for. So, cover up, stop puckering up and just be yourself so you don’t over do it.

You may or may not be new to the world of online dating, but in either case it’s important to understand the importance of correct email communication once you start up a good back-and-forth with a potential dating interest.

There is a fine line between overselling yourself and selling yourself short. When communicating through email from your online dating service you must catch and keep the other person’s attention. You have to sound interesting, intriguing and engaging. However, you have to hold back a little in order to remain mysterious and keep the other party interesting in learning more about you. Really it all comes down to establishing a balance.

Here are some tips for effective online dating email communication:

1. Play The Game – Dating is kind of a game and you have to play to win. Even if you’re being chased you also have to chase. One of the best things to do when you see an online dating profile you’re interested in is send something simple and enticing such as a quick email establishing a connection with something in their profile. If they like to travel mention something about the last exotic trip you took.That begins the game. You’re revealing barely any information at all other than you’re interested, and that will drive the other person crazy because they’ll want to learn more about you.

2. Don’t Give Too Much Information Too Soon – Only share enough information about yourself to entice your dating interest. Make sure to keep your answers to questions only one or two sentences long and respond with a sassy tone. Wit is important.

3. Represent Yourself Honestly – It’s easy to misrepresent yourself when it comes to online dating due to the anonymity the Internet provides us. But, don’t start shaving a few years off your age or making yourself out to be cooler, just be yourself because that is sexy. As long as you’re confident in who you are and portray that confidence during your online dating communication and even remain a little humorous about yourself, it will entice and impress the person you’re communicating with.

4. Don’t Lead Them On – If you’re not interested in the other person make sure you let them know that ASAP. If someone sends you a message don’t just ignore it, let them know as politely and as respectfully as you can that you don’t feel the both of you are a match. That way, it’s not so much as a rejection as a lack of initial chemistry. In this case, treat others as you would like to be treated when it comes to online dating communication.

If you’re thinking about organizing an in-person meeting with someone you’ve been communicating with via your online dating profile, make sure to read a previous blog entitled “Internet Dating Safety 101” so you can have fun and be safe.

Also, if you still want to know more about flirting online don’t forget to check out “How to Flirt Online – 5 Tried and True Tips for Internet Dating”.

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So I admit that I don’t have a lot of time but I do try to hit CNN so at least I have some idea what is going on from time to time. Of course the dating related articles always catch my interest and the  other day I saw this article by Leonora Epstein writing for the Frisky ( www.frisky.com) which I thought was really great and broken down her research on what were some of the automatic online dating deal breakers that she has come across over the years and in interviewing woman especially. Of course the first thing that came up was dating Photos.

Here is Leonora Epstein’s take on what is an automatic turn off fro women when they look at a guys photo,

Pictures:

•When his pic is a glamour shot

• Making weird faces with a caption “two hours of sleep!” Either he’s seeking sympathy, or showing how he parties too hard.

• When there is no photo. Moving on.

• Shirtless poses. Can you spell cocky?

• Clown masks, or equally freaky and elaborate Halloween costumes. Scary! Not funny!

• More than one of the pictures is with his “bros” out in a bar getting sloppy.

• When he poses with girls. First, do you have a girlfriend? Huh? Second, pretty sure that girl doesn’t know you’re using her photo, and doubly sure she wouldn’t be too happy about it. The Frisky: No-nos for online dating photos

OK so that about sums it up when we try and explain the simple ways that guys can improve their profiles, fix the photo first and follow some of these simple rules …its not us that is telling you this its the women that you want to date! Besides, don’t you think that the online dating companies should be teaching you this stuff rather than burying it in some obscure ” How-to” section on their websites ??

It really drives me crazy when people could be so much more successful if they would only follow a few simple rules.

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So its been a big two weeks for DatingHeadshots. A complete redesign and a new partnership with Honesty Online (www.Honestyonline.com). I hope that everyone will go and check out the design and tell us what you think. Hopefully this will make things much easier to navigate and to choose a package that is right for them.

In addition, we finally have our partnership with Honesty Online in place and rolling. Honesty Online (HO) makes online dating as safe and secure as possible by allowing users to verify their identities and prove to others they are who they say they are. Why don’t all Online dating comapnies offer this as a way of helping the online daters out and getting them started on the path to safe and suceesful dating. When you couple this service with verified photos your get the “One-two punch”; verified people with verified photos! they are who they say they are and they look excatly like they do in the photos.

Check it out and see what you think. I think that this partnership can solve a lot of the problems that Online daters are having and a lot of the worries that some experience when they are online dating.

I saw a great article on MSN the other day, yes it was published a while ago but at least I finally saw it. The Author, Jason Kephart, was talking about the 10 things that online dating sites Don’t tell you when you sign up. Here is the article if you care to read it directly: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/10-things-dating-sites-wont-tell-you.aspx?page=1

What I thought was interesting was how negative the article was and how the readers responded. One guy even claimed that he was a online dating site owner and that everything he had on his site was bogus. Fake people, fake profiles, liars and scammers ….how is this possible?

A lot of the readers disagreed and had positive experiences while noting that there were always “bad apples” to deal with. I think this is a better representation of the overall state of the online dating industry. Basically, if it did not work for most people then the sites would quickly go out of business. Think about how many people you know that got a relationship or married after as a direct result of online dating.

The one main point that I will agree with wholeheartedly was the point that, basically, online dating sites do everything that they can to get you to sign up, but once they have you, they basically abandon you. Since there are no “Online dating classes”, whats a novice to do? The online dating companies could improve both their image and their subscriber satisfaction if they spent even a little time helping their clients develop their profiles and then show them how to get the most out of the site.

I believe that there is a range of “types” of relationships that people are looking for. Not everyone is looking for marriage or even love. The online dating industry simply increases your opportunities for finding the relationship you are looking for exponentially.

To do this they give you two marketing tools, your written profile and your photos.
The only problem is potential dates aren’t interested in wading though the mountain of written profiles, they go right to the photos. In fact, the online dating companies don’t even give you an option to start reviewing peoples’ written profiles. All they present you with is a thumbnail of the person’s main profile photo. If you don’t have a photo …you don’t even get a chance to have someone look at your profile because you are on the 30th page of the dating sites search results!

The dating industry constantly ignores helping their subscribers with the fundamentals in favor of the next big technology like, pings or smiles or even mobile dating. They keep trying to find ways to put people together in the same virtual “room” but they forget to help you “dress” for the occasion.

Imagine you have a friend who is constantly bringing eligible dates to your house at all hours of the day and night regardless of how your dressed or made up. Imagine you just got out of bed and look like shit and here they come through your front door.  They probably aren’t going to be very impressed and will turn around and walk out the door.  That’s what its like when you don’t take care of the online dating fundamentals.

That is what I think every time I look through the online dating sites and see countless lousy photos of people looking for a relationship ..don’t they get it? Isn’t it obvious?

The dating companies think that photos are the number one most important thing to helping you start a conversation with the other person …that’s why when you do a search all that comes up are page after page of photos of people that meet your search criteria. If it is so important to them that they would build the entire web site to show your photo first then don’t you think that you should probably put at least a good photo in your profile?

Out of focus, to many people in the picture, too small, too distorted, pixilated, photo with a baby, photo of only a dog, too funky, photo looks like a mug shot….these are the common photos people upload to try and make an impression on someone enough to get the other person to start a conversation. Then they are surprised that online dating doesn’t work for them!

Everyone has heard the stories or even knows somebody that got the relationship they were looking for with online dating. However, they forget to ask what those people did differently to make it work for them.

Most people only stay with an online dating site for 3 months before they leave it for good. Yet within a few weeks they usually pick another online dating site, usually a free site, and start all over, thinking that it was the sites fault that they did not get a lot of dates. They load the same profile photos, if they have them, and copy the same profile to the new site and sit back and wait. Then they are surprised that they get the same results.

Here’s some advice, Try something different. Take some time with your profile and make the best “first impression” that you can. Write some thing “real” and take a little time to find a photo of you, just you, that you like.

Your dating sites is not going to help you with the dating fundamentals, no matter if you pay them every month or it’s a free site. With a little care and attention to the dating fundamentals you will enjoy the most dating success possible.