How To Boost Your Online Dating Profile For Winter

November is just around the corner, and we know that lots of you countryside singles are starting to think about your lives as winter approaches. Did you know that this time of year is commonly referred to as ‘cuffing season’, defined by Collins Dictionary as ‘the period of autumn and winter, when single people are considered likely to seek settled relationships rather than engage in casual affairs’. Ask yourselves; is this you? If so, and if you’re a fan of the rural lifestyle, then we think that here at MuddyMatches.co.uk we can really help you out. We have 1000s of countryside daters all looking for love and, even better, a high percentage of them are looking for something serious, something committed, something meaningful. But how do I meet them, we hear you ask. Well, the first thing to do is give your online dating profile a serious make-over; a sure-fire way to get other rural singles messaging you.

1. Review your main dating image

When another rural single conducts an online dating search on MuddyMatches.co.uk, the first thing that springs out to them is the main profile photo that accompanies your name and age. So you can see the importance of making it pop? Choose a high quality, clear photo that shows you at your happiest, doing what you love. A relaxed, smiling face won’t fail to pull in other countryside daters. Need inspiration? Check out our Facebook page where you can see a variety of other daters and their beautiful photos.

2. Check that your dating profile is up to date

When did you first log on to MuddyMatches.co.uk? Last week, last spring, last year? It’s time to check that what you wrote about yourself still stands. Has your lifestyle changed? As lockdown seen a shift in your priorities and goals? Give your online dating profile a once-over to make sure it reflects the very best of you.

3. Spruce up your dating photos

As well as your main dating profile image, on MuddyMatches.co.uk you have the opportunity to upload a further selection of images to illustrate your personality, your countryside life and what you love to do in the great outdoors. It’s well worth making the most of this feature. Backing up what you write about yourself and the interest boxes that you tick is a wonderful way to show that you’re authentic, honest and muddy through and through.

4. Autumn-clean your interests and hobbies

Do your hobbies and interests change with the seasons? Maybe when you created your profile back in the spring, you omitted some of those pastimes that keep you entertained and fulfilled through the winter months. Log on and check that you’re all up to date – other countryside daters carry out searches based on these interests and you want to give yourself the best chance possible to appear in their search results.

5. Log on regularly

On MuddyMatches.co.uk, you’ll see that those profiles which are active are higher up in search results. It means that these country singles are actively searching for a Muddy Matches. Be one of these! Being active and showing up on site will push your profile higher in other daters’ search results. And that means more online dating messages!

7. Make the first move

If you’re serious about looking for a serious rural relationship, you need to be proactive. Sure, you created your online dating profile and have committed to a subscription, but are you doing all you can to find a match? If another country lover catches your eye then reach out and send a message. What have you got to lose? Get the conversation started and let the flirting flow!