So, how do I stand out?
As millions of Americans take to their smartphones, download apps and start swiping, Spira offered four tips for standing out among the sea of singles:
Start fresh
Start off with a clean palette and swap out any outdated photos. “If it’s been online and it hasn’t worked for you yet,” use that as a sign to “push the restart button,” Spira said.
Caption your photos
Information about the date and location where photos were taken gives potential suiters talking points and vacation photos are easy ice breakers.
Use multiple apps
There are numerous dating apps out there to choose from and the experts say having at least three accounts will help maximize your chances of romantic success. However, it’s important to use each of the apps proactively.
Update your bio
If you picked up any new hobbies over the past year, mention those, the expert said. Also, mention your dream travel destinations. “Talking about travel locations, whether it’s an African safari or a hike up a mountain, tend to get a lot of responses because it’s a good icebreaker,” Spira said.
Don’t play hard to get
Communicate with people, exchange phone numbers and start setting a date to meet, Spira said. “When you have millions of messages being sent, that’s not the time to play coy. The only way that Dating Sunday works is if you commit to meeting someone offline.”