Writing Personal Ads

Women's Ads

Ladies, prepare to be deluged with more suitors than you ever dreamed possible!
The Internet is still male-dominated, especially in the online dating domain and this time, that is definitely to your advantage!

Certain facts about men and women are not going to change, and that most men will look first for a pretty face, is one of them. So, if you are looking for a man who is interested in YOU... your mind, heart and spirit, in addition to your gorgeous mug, then your ad must be crafted to attract the type of man you seek.

Take a look at this example of a real personal ad which garnered several hundred responses in just a few short months. Several hundred responses, MOST of whom the writer considered 'qualified'.... happy, fit, intelligent, emotionally mature, spiritual, consciously-aware professionals... exactly what she wanted. Notice that she described herself first. Knowing that compatibility is essential to successful relationships, she then described a man with a personality profile similar to hers.

So, who are you and what do you want? Think about it. Make a list of everything that is important to you. This may take some time, but time worth spending. A few hours, days or even weeks are but a mere blip in the overall scheme of things when compared to spending years in misery with an incompatible man, or a lifetime with your soul-mate. Opt for the latter and do your homework!

Now you are ready to write your personal ad.  Create a 'grabber', a single line, designed to attract attention to your ad. Avoid the typical, mundane 'DWF, 44, seeks partner'.... you and four million others fit this description. Humor always works well.  Scan the other ads and see which ones attract your attention.