How tinder works: 6 tinder tips for a good profile

Want to improve your love life or find a girlfriend?

And you've heard that Tinder is perfect for that.

But the benefits of dating apps still seem far away, because the only thing running through your mind is:

"How does Tinder work?"

By the end of this article, you will know the answer to that question and have the 6 basic rules for a good profile

This is what you will learn today:

✔How to set up a Tinder account

✔Which photos give you 99+ likes in an hour

✔Which Tinder bio produces the most matches


What is Tinder and how does it work?

Tinder is a dating app that allows you to chat with other users and meet in real life. The big advantage of Tinder is that it is extremely user-friendly compared to traditional dating sites. You simply create an account on your smartphone, upload a few photos and you're ready to swipe.

Users on Tinder swipe each other left (reject) or right (like). When both users swipe right, they have a "match" and can chat with each other. If the conversation goes well, they often exchange numbers and meet up for a date.

1: How do you create a Tinder account?

Step by step, I'll take you through creating a Tinder account.

In addition, I show you a part of my profile that got me 99+ likes in 60 minutes.

Are you ready?

Let's begin.

You can sign up via your computer or phone. Both platforms work identically, so choose the one you have the best photos on.

Once you have the app on your phone or have found the desktop version, you will see the following screen:

When given the choice between Facebook and your phone number, I always choose my phone number.

Facebook takes a little more time to set up and you have less control over your profile pictures. Your phone number offers complete freedom.

Next, Tinder asks you to enter your mobile number.

If all goes well, Tinder will send you a verification code to confirm your number.

IMPORTANT: Don't lose the number you linked to Tinder. Sometimes the app will ask for verification again months later. Without that number, you won't be able to log back into your account.

After verification, Tinder asks for your email address, gender and name.

Then you come to the most important part....

Your profile picture!

2: The ideal first photo

Your first photo is crucial to your Tinder success.

If your match sees anything unattractive, she immediately swipes left and you're out of luck.

But which photo do you choose?

Use these guidelines:

✔A close-up of your face to your chest

❌No sunglasses or hat

❌No filters or too dark exposure

A well-chosen profile picture can make the difference between lots of matches or not a single swipe to the right for weeks.

Want to really dive into detail on the perfect first photo? then read this article here:

3: The photos that fill up your calendar with matches

Even if you look like a Greek god, that doesn't help anything if your photos don't show it.

The most important rule for a Tinder profile:

You are as attractive as your worst picture.

You can look great in 5 out of 6 photos, but if your 6th photo looks like you just woke up after a three-week night shift, your chances go down.

Women judge your Tinder profile picture by picture.

If the first picture is good, she looks further. If it is disappointing, she swipes away immediately.

Let your profile pictures reflect your true personality and choose images that show you are a fun, social and adventurous man.

And what exactly do those photos look like? check more than 100 examples here:

4: The Tinder bio that gets you matches

If your photos don't tell enough, your bio can make all the difference.

But your bio can also completely ruin your chances.

Bad bios:

  • "I love traveling, fitness and pizza."

  • "Software developer, cycling, coffee and specialty beer."

These bios say nothing about who you are.

Good bio's show your personality.

For example:

According to my friends, I am more handsome in real life, but my mother says I am always beautiful.

Or:

If you don't understand sarcasm, maybe we should swipe left after all.

Make your bio playful and unique, and you will stand out more.

5: How does the Tinder location work?

Tinder uses your phone to track your location. How often this happens depends on your usage:

  • When you have Tinder open, your location is continuously updated.

  • If you have closed Tinder, your location is not refreshed as often.

Want to change your location or set ahead? You can only do that with Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold, but this is not recommended because ladies see the distance and often distant people swipe left.

6: How do Tinder Boosts work?

A Tinder Boost makes your profile extra visible to people around you for 30 minutes. This can increase your number of matches by 3x.

Want to get the most out of a Boost? Use it around 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Data shows that this is the most popular time when women are swiping.

Conclusion

Want to be successful on Tinder? Then make sure to:

  • A powerful profile picture without sunglasses or a hat

  • A playful and unique bio

  • Photos that show who you are and what you like

And do you really want to improve your profile?

Consider a professional Tinder photo shoot.

With the right photos, you increase your matches and make a memorable first impression.

Want more details on how to optimize your Tinder profile? Let me know!

Peace,

Sonny

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