Dating apps work, if you know how to use them (7 tricks)

Several tricks can help you stand out from the thousands of people looking for a partner.

Times are changing. It seems unthinkable, but only twenty years ago an ordinary citizen only had the possibility of meeting other people in the physical environments he or she frequented: university, office, entertainment venues...

Today, we are just a click away from meeting people with whom to have a romantic encounter. If you are aware of the new trends, you will have noticed that there are dating apps. In this article, and thanks to data obtained and studied by Badoo (the largest dating app in the world), we can approach this reality and detect certain patterns that make us more attractive in this digital world.

¿Why listen to Badoo? Very simple, after more than 10 years of experience in the sector and more than 370 million users worldwide, they are the best people to give advice and thus be successful when it comes to flirting online.

How to flirt through an app? 7 tricks that work

If there are profiles that arouse great interest in these flirting apps and others that do not, it is logical to think that there are some tricks that work, and others that simply generate rejection.

Let's find out what are the tips to be more attractive in these apps. Are you ready?

1. Choose your profile picture correctly

In a previous post, and also thanks to the data provided by Badoo, we found out which are the types of profile pictures most used by users and which are the most successful.

The profile pictures that work and therefore maximize your chances of attracting matches have the following requirements:

• They show your face correctly
• They have an optimistic look, although not necessarily smiling.
• Color photo better than black and white
• Avoid photos that are too artistic

2. Present yourself as someone with positive passions and hobbies.

We are much more likely to meet someone who conveys values such as optimism and cheerfulness, and who enjoys positive hobbies.and who enjoys positive hobbies. Think about it: would you rather share moments with someone who doesn't leave the house, or with a sportsman or woman, or a climber, or a traveler...?

It is not a question of exaggerating. If you really have calmer hobbies (reading, video games)... you can also find your ideal partner through dating apps. But if you have an adventurous soul, you should exploit this version of yourself as soon as possible.

3. "Matches": 10 minutes a day is enough

To encourage other people to "match" with you, dedicate 5 or 10 minutes a day to the app.. You know: in Badoo there is the little Heart or slide the profile to the right to the people you would like to meet.

The algorithms of these dating apps have a predilection for users who interact more frequently, so the chances of accumulating matches accumulate over time. It is up to you to manage these incipient interactions to reach an in-person meeting.

4. Be original, creative and respectful

Once you have gotten a few matches with girls or guys you like, comes the part where the interaction will mark the fate of this potential relationship. Badoo has detected that some interaction styles are much more powerful than others.

There is no point in being cold or overly pedantic. Just be simple but creative and, above all, always maintain good manners and let the person you are interacting with know that you care about their feelings.

5. Have a certain idea about your expectations

Life is changeable, surprising, uncertain... But when you start a conversation with a person on a dating app, you should have some idea of what you expect from the interaction. I mean: are you looking for a partner? Are you just looking for sporadic sexual encounters? Maybe you're interested in a friendship "and whatever comes up"?

Being honest when you start to get intimate with your match is a great idea. You don't need to reveal all your cards right away, but you should give signs of what you are looking for and what you are not, and see if that person also thinks the same, so you don't waste time if you are not on the same wavelength.

6. Analyze well the profile of your matches

If you spend a few minutes exploring the profile of your matches, you can obtain valuable information that will help you create a friendly environment.. For example, his or her interests and hobbies can help us see if we hit it off with him or her. And if we have hobbies in common, what better excuse to open a conversation around them?

In the end, when we are looking to have a romantic encounter we are eager to feel comfortable with the person we are meeting. It is not a universal maxim, but having shared interests is a great facilitator: communication will be more fluid.

7. Avoid anything that makes you appear frivolous or superficial.

Even if you are only interested in sporadic encounters, appearing superficial is never a good cover letter. For several reasons: other users may not take you very seriously, so the interactions will be very one-dimensional and focused on sex... Maybe that's all you're looking for, but... isn't it better to leave the door open for something else to come up with someone you're really attracted to?

To avoid giving a too superficial image, spend some time to complete and improve your interests, hobbies and tastes, so that other users know that, in addition to a physique, you are a person they can discover if they earn it.