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(Newser) – In the crowded world of online dating, a love of beaches and sunsets isn’t enough anymore. To help Internet Romeos snag an e-date, experts offer tips for the perfect online profile, reports Reuters. No. 1: Ditch the old photos (the Saturday Night Fever getup gives you away) in favor of something recent. And opt for an expressive user name—think Live2Laugh, not JSmith101.

E-dating advisers also recommend sharing your unique personality (hint: a love of candlelit dinners doesn’t count) and, despite the seeming anonymity of the Web, being honest. People using the sites “want to meet in person,” Match.com’s CEO reminds us. Lastly, lose the picky attitude and focus on what you’re looking for instead of who you don’t want to meet.

Match.com, a popular Internet dating site.
Match.com, a popular Internet dating site.   ((c) Nick Douglas)
Korbel Brut Rose is more than just a gift to give; it is a gift to share on Valentine's Day. The romantic color, fresh berry flavors and complex, off-dry finish invite toasts to love and happiness, and also pair exquisitely with strawberries and chocolate. Korbel Brut Rose California Champagne is...
Korbel Brut Rose is more than just a gift to give; it is a gift to share on Valentine's Day. The romantic color, fresh berry flavors and complex, off-dry finish invite toasts to love and happiness, and...   (Associated Press)
Valentine's Day hearts line a storefront in Montpelier, Vt., Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. Once again the downtown of Montpelier is covered in red hearts. For the past several years - sometime during the night before Valentine's Day - someone or several people have plastered storefronts throughout the downtown of Montpelier...
Valentine's Day hearts line a storefront in Montpelier, Vt., Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. Once again the downtown of Montpelier is covered in red hearts. For the past several years - sometime during the night...   (Associated Press)
Palestinian Mohammed Abdo arranges flowers for Valentine's Day at a flower shop in Gaza City, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. Valentine's Day is
Palestinian Mohammed Abdo arranges flowers for Valentine's Day at a flower shop in Gaza City, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. Valentine's Day is "haram," or frowned upon by Islam, and Gazans will readily admit...   (Associated Press)
A woman buys roses from a vendor, right, in Beijing on Valentine's Day Thursday Feb. 14, 2008. Though not a tradition in China Valentines Day is becoming increasingly popular as Chinese adopt western customs, encouraged by retailers who see them as a way of boosting sales. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)
A woman buys roses from a vendor, right, in Beijing on Valentine's Day Thursday Feb. 14, 2008. Though not a tradition in China Valentines Day is becoming increasingly popular as Chinese adopt western...   (Associated Press)
Bouquet of roses.
Bouquet of roses.   (Associated Press)
The eHarmony dating site.
The eHarmony dating site.   ((c) jajah)
The eHarmony dating site.
The eHarmony dating site.   ((c) jajah)
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