Once you start to try internet dating, you want to have fun meeting other singles. But lets' face it- at the end of the day, you want to meet that very special someone just for you.

It probably won't happen overnight. But you can do a few things to help attract more people. In order to attract the people that are most suitable for you, it helps to cast a wide net. One of the best ways to do this is to update your profile frequently. Here are some easy tips to help you get started.

Perhaps you had a glam shot professionally taken 15 years ago. While you could certainly add that to your photos, it would help even more to add current photos. Post flattering pictures of yourself smiling and laughing. If you attended a fun family get together where you were the volleyball champ, post a picture of it.

Do you have a furry friend that you love? Are you a fantastic and devoted Grandma? Post pictures of yourself with people and pets that you love. It is very attractive to show that you are active in your life and happy. This radiates warmth and someone on the other end of their computer will spot you out of the crowd for sure!

I have seen many profiles of men who post only one picture of themselves- and the picture is of them with another woman. While it may be an attractive photo, this sends the wrong message on an online dating site. Few woman would look at a picture of a man with another woman and think, "now there's someone I would like to date." The picture sends a message that they are committed to someone else, even if this isn't the case. If you really want to use a picture with an ex spouse or partner, you should crop out the other person.

Tell stories with the photos you post. Show that you are an active, happy, involved person with interests and hobbies. This sends the message that you are not only attractive, but fun to be around, and happy with yourself.

Post seasonal and holiday pictures too. Birthdays, special events, Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving are all great times of the year for pictures. Post a picture of yourself in a silly Halloween costume, or by the Christmas tree with your children, for example.

What if you don't have any good recent pictures of yourself? Then it's time to get snapping! In this day and age when disposable cameras are readily available, you can have a wide variety of photos to choose from for your online dating profile. Pass your camera to a friend or one of your children so you can get group shots as well as individual shots of you.

Have fun with your photos. Making your profile as flattering to you as possible is one of the best ways to attract the most suitors. And this will lead you on the path to finding the right person just for you!