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Creating a Great Swingular Profile

This was being discussed in another thread, but I'm going to share some thoughts as someone who has now experimented with a LOT of different photo and profile combinations to see what gets the best response. I also have some experience and expertise in Internet marketing and sales that has applied itself well to the swinger world. =)

Our profile and photos are by no means perfect. I can think of at least a dozen things I want to adjust, add, or change. It's a process.

The first thing we need to accept is that our profiles are a marketing tool. We are trying to stand out from the crowd and show others why we are unique. Investing time in your profile will have big returns.

The second thing we need to accept is that looks really do matter. A lot. Don't lie about your looks, don't mis-represent your looks. Be proud of what you look like.. you'll find that the quality of the experiences you have goes WAY up.

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(1) Your Account Status should be PAID and VIP.

Anyone not willing to invest a couple of bucks to be a paid member of this site is not a swinger. Period. (If you see a profile from anyone who is not a paid member.. SKIP IT). You should also attend one of the major events in order to get a "VIP" label (verified in person). It's proof you're a real couple who's really interested in swinging. (And, again, anyone without this label should be treated with extreme caution).

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(2) Your PUBLIC photos NEED to show what you look like.

This doesn't mean you need to show your faces on your public photos. But you DO need to give others a sense for what your body type is. If people see a poorly lit shot of just an ass, the first assumption is that you are hideous and your giant, dim ass is literally your best feature. While there are a few couples on here for whom that is probably true, the odds are you can do much better. If you're short and chubby, that's fine.. Other people should know that!! You may quickly discover that other short and chubby people are excited to find someone with a similar body type they can hook up with! (Rule #1 of swinging: People generally prefer to hook up with other people who are of similar age, and similar body type..... )

Your public profile photos are the very first thing other people are going to see. (Trust me, they don't read your profile until AFTER they've seen your photos). Put on some nice clothes and take the best neck-down shots you can manage! Avoid photos from the Halloween party. People are trying to figure out what you look like -- not what you look like when you're wearing a disguise.

If you post photos that are a mis-representation of what you look like in ANY way, people are going to hate you the instant they meet you -- before you've even had a chance to speak. If your strategy is to lie about your looks (by posting old or misleading photos), hoping that you'll make up for it in the personality department, you're still a liar... and you can go fuck yourself for wasting everyone's time.

To that end:

- Don't post any photos of you that are more than a year old.
- Don't post any photos of you that are off by more than 20-lbs. (If you got fat since you took that photo, DELETE IT).
- Don't post any photos that zoom in on just one part of your body. (you can still show your body, in general, without showing your face).
- There's nothing wrong with a fully-clothed photo if you think it helps make you look better.

Please do not fuck anyone who doesn't follow these rules. Even (especially) if you are married to that person.

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(3) Your profile should be well thought out and well written

Nobody is going to read your profile until after they've looked at your photos. So if you haven't taken care of #1 and #2 above, don't bother with the profile.

First and formost, run it through a spell-checker and a grammar checker. Seriously. If you don't know the difference between "your" and "you're", you might as well have world's smelliest vagina, because you are nasty and gross.

Second, your profile should CAREFULLY describe the kind of people you're trying to meet.

Bad: "We want to meet people of similar mindset."

Good: "We're trying to find people who are well-groomed and open to full-swap. We don't mind people who have sex on a first-date, but we really like to spend a few hours together first to get to know one another."

See the difference? The second example provided REAL information and REAL insight into what you're after. The first is a complete waste of the internet.

If you provide information about your hobbies, be specific. It'll help you stand out more, and may even give you some things to talk about on your first date. Instead of saying you like "Football", say who your favorite teams are. Instead of saying you like "camping", mention WHERE you like to go camping. Instead of saying you like to eat out, mention some of your favorite restaurants and why.. All of these things will help your personality show through, and make you stand out.

Your profile should mention your experience level in some amount of detail. How long have you been swinging? Why do you do it? What are you hoping to find? What's your dream-date? All of these things will help other couples feel more comfortable about reaching out to you.

Spend some REAL time on your profile. It may take you several hours, or even several nights of work to get it right. It should be confident, it should describe things that make you unique, and it should be INTERESTING. Also, keep your profile up to date. There's nothing worse than seeing someone who's profile says "We are new to this", only to see that it was last updated 6 years ago.

Anyone who hasn't taken the time to fill out a profile should be equally as suspect as people in the #1 or the #2 category. If they don't have at least two full paragraphs, MOVE ALONG. They are probably just picture-collectors and/or they are not serious about swinging. They are here to waste your time.

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(4) Sorry... But your PRIVATE photos need to show your face.

You already showed what your body-type is in the public photos, so no need to rehash that here. But you do need pictures of your faces in your private profile.

If you're worried that swingular will get hacked and the photos will leaked... First, the photos of your face don't need to show your naughty bits.. (Deny, deny, deny!!) and second, if swingular is hacked, a leaked photo is the least of your problems. (Especially if it doesn't show your junk!)

In other words, one or two simple G-rated face-picture in your private photo section is an essential part of communicating to another couple who you are and what you're all about. (The same rules above apply, however, as your public photos. They should be newer photos that show your current weight and body type).

The nice thing about putting them only in your private section is that you can screen who gets to see them. You should not accept every friend request that comes across your desk. If the person sending you a friend request hasn't taken care of #1, #2, and #3 above, IGNORE THE REQUEST! THEY ARE A WASTE OF TIME.. they are most likely picture-collectors, and not actual swingers.

If they HAVE taken care of #1, #2, and #3 above, then there's a reasonable chance they're for real, and you can trust them to have a peek at your faces.

One more (controversial) comment.. My experience is that people who are unwilling to show their faces in their private photos are typically the kind of people who will bring other types of drama into your life. Skip them. Move on. They are not worth your time.

Beware of face-pictures that are extreme close-ups.. done in poor lighting.. or have excessive makeup. These people are hiding something from you.

If you 'friend' someone and open their private photos to realize that you still have NO idea what they look like.. RUN!!!!!!!!

(5) Seriously... stop posting so many pictures of your junk.


The close-up pictures of the pussies and the cocks are super gross. (And let's face it.. if our goal is to make someone LIKE us, posting close-up pics of our plumbing is UNLIKELY to make that happen). Nobody has EVER said "Man, I'd really like to contact this couple.. but I would feel a lot more comfortable doing so if I could examine his cock / her pussy in extreme detail first."

Seriously.. it's just gross.

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If you found this information helpful, you can thank us by buying us drinks, and maybe even showing us extreme close-ups of your genitalia!! (In person.. not photos).
Shit! We aren't verified. We are totally screwed. ;)

I'd like to add that an effort to capitalize and punctuate is greatly appreciated. If you can spell, that's just an added bonus. If you know the difference between to, too and two and your and you're the Mrs. gets a hard-on. Just sayin'. Shit. I think I spelled that wrong.

~The Mrs.
Nicely done! We agree with all your comments. However, this means we need to go update our profile. Way to create more work for us, thanks a bunch! AND we need to get a couple who has met us to verify us. So much to do, so little time.
UTAHSJCOUPLE wrote:

Shit! We aren't verified. We are totally screwed!
~The Mrs.


I hereby certify the Mrs is real. I further certify that good spelling gives her a lady boner!
BMSHELL wrote:

UTAHSJCOUPLE wrote:

Shit! We aren't verified. We are totally screwed!
~The Mrs.


I hereby certify the Mrs is real. I further certify that good spelling gives her a lady boner!


It's all true! LOL!!!
Advertising schmadvertising....we just post this pic of Mr. Evil's junk and bitches come runnin'!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZjObxCUAAnhy0.jpg:large
I'll second the motion that there's no flattering genital photo from someone I don't already like. So many of the couples pictures are her breasts or her bush or occasionally his cock; but body parts aren't what the lifestyle focuses on, is it? A picture of the couple doing something, anything, as a couple would seem to be the most attractive picture.

If I never see another full-screen naked cock picture from a stranger it'd feel like winning the lottery. Critique My Dick Pic says 'log' photos are the least flattering and it's so true.

Since our profiles are the closest we can come to pictures of our brains to share w/ others, that's where we should focus our best efforts. For me personally, a face pic lets me see I don't already know this person and both of us get a clean slate to learn about the other.
Damn it, gotta go delete that pic of me spread wide. Sheesh, just tryin' to please all of the people all of the time and this is what it gets me! ;)
PALS4FUN wrote:

Damn it, gotta go delete that pic of me spread wide. Sheesh, just tryin' to please all of the people all of the time and this is what it gets me! ;)
Damn...she already deleted it. Just wanted to give my honest opinion on whether I found it obscene or not. Sheeeesh.
I think my advice above boils down to:

1) Be honest.. Don't try to mislead people about who or what you are.
2) Make an effort to give others a chance to get to know you and trust you.
3) Don't be gross.

And this stuff is nothing more than my opinion.. While I would love a world where everyone is required to agree with me, that probably won't happen for at least 5 more years, if things continue to go well. ;)
So after reading the comments we went in and deleted some picture. Made some changes to the profile. We would change the profile picture but can't do it on the iPad. We were thinking the picture told a little about us. But your opinions are welcome.

Simples.
soooo..
after reading your suggestions on creating a great profile..
good advise i might add..

I checked out your public pictures out of curiosity..


(2) Your PUBLIC photos NEED to show what you look like.

is that one of you? the monkey?
just wondering..
;)
lol
KISSES4U wrote:

soooo..
after reading your suggestions on creating a great profile..
good advise i might add..

I checked out your public pictures out of curiosity..


(2) Your PUBLIC photos NEED to show what you look like.

is that one of you? the monkey?
just wondering..
;)
lol


Yes.. I'm the monkey!

And good point!! I will get that fixed today/tomorrow! At one point we had a ton of pictures in our public profile, but I moved all but one into the private section one day (long story). I'll get one of me put back in there. =)
WBOARDING2 wrote:

holy shit... that is way to much for us to read, and or want to perfect. guess our profile can remain maybe average at best... but we did love the readers digest version just 2 posts up...


Your profile is actually extremely good. =) A+!
TIFFND wrote:

PALS4FUN wrote:

Damn it, gotta go delete that pic of me spread wide. Sheesh, just tryin' to please all of the people all of the time and this is what it gets me! ;)
Damn...she already deleted it. Just wanted to give my honest opinion on whether I found it obscene or not. Sheeeesh.
Now you are just SOOO sweet and thoughtful to take the time to try and check it out and offer some advice!

So I had to jump over and check yours out. And, DAYUM, handsome, I gotta say that you look freaking hot for a 94 year old!

Somehow I expected your profile to include a pic of you two at your home, a fun looking party with a barbecue and hot tub cooking away in the background. IDK why, that's just what I pictured! Damn imagination of mine!
BMSHELL wrote:

I think my advice above boils down to:

1) Be honest.. Don't try to mislead people about who or what you are.
2) Make an effort to give others a chance to get to know you and trust you.
3) Don't be gross.

And this stuff is nothing more than my opinion.. While I would love a world where everyone is required to agree with me, that probably won't happen for at least 5 more years, if things continue to go well. ;)
What'd people beat up on you for your suggestions or something? I liked 'em and thought them useful.

Our profile used to include mostly goofiness -- but then that was OK 'cause that's pretty much been our approach to this whole swingin' thing. It's not all that important in the scheme of things and seems to always work out best for us if we don't take it or ourselves too seriously. We're pretty comfy with where we're at now with friends and all -- so I've toned it down to reflect that but if I were back into a voracious hunt again I'd certainly take your remarks into consideration. Good stuff! :)
Maybe I'm just a dirty girl or something... but I like some junk pics! Not ALL junk pics, but a couple are good. I like to know what I'm getting into... or what's getting into me! ;)
Then we are fake! We are only verified as real..... Maybe we missed a punctuation mark. Fitting to most that the squawkers are the ones that never go to parties or events and never tend to mingle with the Real peeps. Oh well, comment away
Very nicely written! I couldn't agree more!
BMSHELL wrote:

Creating a Great Swingular Profile

This was being discussed in another thread, but I'm going to share some thoughts as someone who has now experimented with a LOT of different photo and profile combinations to see what gets the best response. I also have some experience and expertise in Internet marketing and sales that has applied itself well to the swinger world. =)

Our profile and photos are by no means perfect. I can think of at least a dozen things I want to adjust, add, or change. It's a process.

The first thing we need to accept is that our profiles are a marketing tool. We are trying to stand out from the crowd and show others why we are unique. Investing time in your profile will have big returns.

The second thing we need to accept is that looks really do matter. A lot. Don't lie about your looks, don't mis-represent your looks. Be proud of what you look like.. you'll find that the quality of the experiences you have goes WAY up.

-----------
(1) Your Account Status should be PAID and VIP.

Anyone not willing to invest a couple of bucks to be a paid member of this site is not a swinger. Period. (If you see a profile from anyone who is not a paid member.. SKIP IT). You should also attend one of the major events in order to get a "VIP" label (verified in person). It's proof you're a real couple who's really interested in swinging. (And, again, anyone without this label should be treated with extreme caution).

------------
(2) Your PUBLIC photos NEED to show what you look like.

This doesn't mean you need to show your faces on your public photos. But you DO need to give others a sense for what your body type is. If people see a poorly lit shot of just an ass, the first assumption is that you are hideous and your giant, dim ass is literally your best feature. While there are a few couples on here for whom that is probably true, the odds are you can do much better. If you're short and chubby, that's fine.. Other people should know that!! You may quickly discover that other short and chubby people are excited to find someone with a similar body type they can hook up with! (Rule #1 of swinging: People generally prefer to hook up with other people who are of similar age, and similar body type..... )

Your public profile photos are the very first thing other people are going to see. (Trust me, they don't read your profile until AFTER they've seen your photos). Put on some nice clothes and take the best neck-down shots you can manage! Avoid photos from the Halloween party. People are trying to figure out what you look like -- not what you look like when you're wearing a disguise.

If you post photos that are a mis-representation of what you look like in ANY way, people are going to hate you the instant they meet you -- before you've even had a chance to speak. If your strategy is to lie about your looks (by posting old or misleading photos), hoping that you'll make up for it in the personality department, you're still a liar... and you can go fuck yourself for wasting everyone's time.

To that end:

- Don't post any photos of you that are more than a year old.
- Don't post any photos of you that are off by more than 20-lbs. (If you got fat since you took that photo, DELETE IT).
- Don't post any photos that zoom in on just one part of your body. (you can still show your body, in general, without showing your face).
- There's nothing wrong with a fully-clothed photo if you think it helps make you look better.

Please do not fuck anyone who doesn't follow these rules. Even (especially) if you are married to that person.

------------
(3) Your profile should be well thought out and well written

Nobody is going to read your profile until after they've looked at your photos. So if you haven't taken care of #1 and #2 above, don't bother with the profile.

First and formost, run it through a spell-checker and a grammar checker. Seriously. If you don't know the difference between "your" and "you're", you might as well have world's smelliest vagina, because you are nasty and gross.

Second, your profile should CAREFULLY describe the kind of people you're trying to meet.

Bad: "We want to meet people of similar mindset."

Good: "We're trying to find people who are well-groomed and open to full-swap. We don't mind people who have sex on a first-date, but we really like to spend a few hours together first to get to know one another."

See the difference? The second example provided REAL information and REAL insight into what you're after. The first is a complete waste of the internet.

If you provide information about your hobbies, be specific. It'll help you stand out more, and may even give you some things to talk about on your first date. Instead of saying you like "Football", say who your favorite teams are. Instead of saying you like "camping", mention WHERE you like to go camping. Instead of saying you like to eat out, mention some of your favorite restaurants and why.. All of these things will help your personality show through, and make you stand out.

Your profile should mention your experience level in some amount of detail. How long have you been swinging? Why do you do it? What are you hoping to find? What's your dream-date? All of these things will help other couples feel more comfortable about reaching out to you.

Spend some REAL time on your profile. It may take you several hours, or even several nights of work to get it right. It should be confident, it should describe things that make you unique, and it should be INTERESTING. Also, keep your profile up to date. There's nothing worse than seeing someone who's profile says "We are new to this", only to see that it was last updated 6 years ago.

Anyone who hasn't taken the time to fill out a profile should be equally as suspect as people in the #1 or the #2 category. If they don't have at least two full paragraphs, MOVE ALONG. They are probably just picture-collectors and/or they are not serious about swinging. They are here to waste your time.

------------
(4) Sorry... But your PRIVATE photos need to show your face.

You already showed what your body-type is in the public photos, so no need to rehash that here. But you do need pictures of your faces in your private profile.

If you're worried that swingular will get hacked and the photos will leaked... First, the photos of your face don't need to show your naughty bits.. (Deny, deny, deny!!) and second, if swingular is hacked, a leaked photo is the least of your problems. (Especially if it doesn't show your junk!)

In other words, one or two simple G-rated face-picture in your private photo section is an essential part of communicating to another couple who you are and what you're all about. (The same rules above apply, however, as your public photos. They should be newer photos that show your current weight and body type).

The nice thing about putting them only in your private section is that you can screen who gets to see them. You should not accept every friend request that comes across your desk. If the person sending you a friend request hasn't taken care of #1, #2, and #3 above, IGNORE THE REQUEST! THEY ARE A WASTE OF TIME.. they are most likely picture-collectors, and not actual swingers.

If they HAVE taken care of #1, #2, and #3 above, then there's a reasonable chance they're for real, and you can trust them to have a peek at your faces.

One more (controversial) comment.. My experience is that people who are unwilling to show their faces in their private photos are typically the kind of people who will bring other types of drama into your life. Skip them. Move on. They are not worth your time.

Beware of face-pictures that are extreme close-ups.. done in poor lighting.. or have excessive makeup. These people are hiding something from you.

If you 'friend' someone and open their private photos to realize that you still have NO idea what they look like.. RUN!!!!!!!!

(5) Seriously... stop posting so many pictures of your junk.


The close-up pictures of the pussies and the cocks are super gross. (And let's face it.. if our goal is to make someone LIKE us, posting close-up pics of our plumbing is UNLIKELY to make that happen). Nobody has EVER said "Man, I'd really like to contact this couple.. but I would feel a lot more comfortable doing so if I could examine his cock / her pussy in extreme detail first."

Seriously.. it's just gross.

------

If you found this information helpful, you can thank us by buying us drinks, and maybe even showing us extreme close-ups of your genitalia!! (In person.. not photos).




Thanks for posting very well said!!!
Glad this thread had some current comments. It's very funny with an aweful lot of truth. What more could you ask for.
I seduce you with my words!!!
PALS4FUN wrote:

TIFFND wrote:

[quote=PALS4FUN]Damn it, gotta go delete that pic of me spread wide. Sheesh, just tryin' to please all of the people all of the time and this is what it gets me! ;)
Damn...she already deleted it. Just wanted to give my honest opinion on whether I found it obscene or not. Sheeeesh.
Now you are just SOOO sweet and thoughtful to take the time to try and check it out and offer some advice!

So I had to jump over and check yours out. And, DAYUM, handsome, I gotta say that you look freaking hot for a 94 year old!

Somehow I expected your profile to include a pic of you two at your home, a fun looking party with a barbecue and hot tub cooking away in the background. IDK why, that's just what I pictured! Damn imagination of mine![/quote]I know...I'm a little slow...but, hey...at this age I'm happy I can still get this damn computer thing turned on, let alone a sexxxy youngin' like Ms Pals! Thanks for the kind words sweet lady! I have been told I don't look a day over 85 before, tho....
We firmly agree with private profile pics having face pictures. When we do accept friend requests and look at the private pics if no face pics we unfriend quickly.

Go figure
UTAHSJCOUPLE wrote:

Shit! We aren't verified. We are totally screwed. ;)

I'd like to add that an effort to capitalize and punctuate is greatly appreciated. If you can spell, that's just an added bonus. If you know the difference between to, too and two and your and you're the Mrs. gets a hard-on. Just sayin'. Shit. I think I spelled that wrong.

~The Mrs.


Your verified now, one less problem to solve :-)
CALYPSO1 wrote:

Then we are fake! We are only verified as real..... Maybe we missed a punctuation mark. Fitting to most that the squawkers are the ones that never go to parties or events and never tend to mingle with the Real peeps. Oh well, comment away
You are fake??? Last time I remember the cute hand marks on Amys butt cheeks were real!!! And I recall you making them!!!! Lol