It's a big new world out there. Everybody is doing it - online dating, that is! Singles everywhere from eighteen to eighty are online with cool, catchy profiles, hoping to catch the eye of their soul mate, their match made in Heaven. What can you do to increase your chances of finding your dream date online? Plenty! Follow these tips for success when you dare to date online. The most important part of dating online is your profile. It is your calling card and first impressions are very important

Stay away from drama of any kind. This is not the place to detail that you are looking for those who can commit and who won't play games because your heart got broken in your last relationship. Leave all that for later! Keep it light, flirty and fun. Do not be overly sexual or suggestive, although a hint of naughtiness or challenge will catch the eye of anyone looking for dates online. Pay careful attention to your screen name.

"Anitagoodone" or "Helenbed" are definite no nos, as are "Looking for Mr. Right" or "Hopelessly Searching."You get the idea. Names like "Fun Dallas Girl" or "Blue-Eyed Cutie" sound more optimist, cheerful and fun.Put up the best pictures that you can; one headshot and one body shot. If you have to go to Glamour Shots to get a good one, then do it. Do not pose in lingerie and guys, we don't need to see all your muscles to decide to go out with you or not.

In describing yourself and what you are looking for, again, keep it light-hearted and fun. Do not say you are looking for your dreamboat and want to be married in one year and have three kids in five years. This will scare everyone away. Why? Because they will think you are just looking for a mate and that anyone will do. People want to be loved for who they are, not for what they provide, so just say you are looking for some fun friendships with interesting people.