We’ve all send them before – that nightmare online profile… the one you would NEVER, even if it was the last opportunity for a date on earth, respond to. Whether the username was something like madeforyoubaby69, all of his photos were shirtless or the profile made him sound like getting elective surgery would be more fun than going on a date with him, there are plenty of bad ones out there… and yours may be one of them. So take some time to review it and follow these 10 dos and don’ts to ensure your profile is a clickable one.

1. Don’t: Choose a username that is complicated to remember or something you wouldn’t be proud to share with your future children when you tell them how mom and dad met. A username should be clever and tailor fitted to your personality and interests.

2. Do: Include a good headline. Think of it like the opening to a newspaper article that will grab prospective date shoppers’ attention. Make it say something unique about you.

3. Don’t: Use old photos… or your supremely photoshopped ones. Use natural photos that showcase your best smile (not a sultry, sexy pose which may come off as scary) and don’t show too much skin. Outdoor photos are often best. Don’t include photos with friends as viewers may get confused as to who you are and avoid cropping people out since photos of you with a random limb of someone else just look weird. Also, upload a few different photos that depict various elements of your life such as you with your pet, you playing a sport and so on.

4. Do: Be positive throughout your profile. From your username to your headline to every word scribed in your profile, you should come across as someone who already has a rockin’ life and is just searching for an equally wonderful person to share it with. If you look like you’ve got an abundant life you’ll attract men easily, because they will want to share in your fun.

5. Don’t: Lie or even stretch the truth. Be honest and sincere, always. Face it, you don’t do everything, meaning you don’t play volleyball, salsa dance, speak nine languages AND volunteer daily. It is better to be truthful about what you do, do otherwise you run the risk of a potential date thinking you are lying and then passing you by. Further, be And be straightforward about what you are looking for – is it good clean fun or are you looking to settle down? You will save yourself a lot of time and heartache by being frank from the beginning.

6. Do: Play to your strengths by focusing on what makes you GREAT! For this, take the time to do a little soul searching. Think about what is most attractive about you, underneath your skin – what would make someone want to spend a little time getting to know you and bring those elements to life in your profile. Again, never mention anything negative!

7. Don’t: Use clichés like “I like walks on the beach.” Dig deeper and paint the unique picture that actually is you. For example, instead of saying, “I’m adventurous,” consider saying, “A good time to me is waking up pre-dawn on a Saturday with a bag packed and a cooler full of snacks and jumping in my car headed for who-knows-where.” This gives readers a much better understanding of who you are.

8. Do: Protect your privacy. Your address, place of employment, and any other personal information should be kept a secret until you have met Mr. Maybe in person and deemed him worthy of knowing such valuable data.

9. Don’t: Overprofile. Not only do men have reading A.D.D. meaning that they can only consume so much profile information, it is important to leave prospective candidates wanting more. A good profile offers just enough information to intrigue a reader into reaching out to uncover the rest of the story.

10. Do: Show your profile to your best guy friends before posting. Get their feedback to see if they think it is the best possible representation of you. Ask them if they would contact you – if not, go back to the drawing board until they would.