How To Pick The Best Dating Site Username

The process of picking the best dating site username that describes who you are, what you’re looking for, and is also attractive to other users can be a true creativity challenge. Especially on Ashley Madison when you’re also looking for discretion.

A recent study by Queen Mary University of London researchers shows that your username is integral to your online dating success. The researchers pored through 4,000 psychological, sociology, behavioral science, and pre cognitive science studies, to scientifically define what makes for a great username.

Don’t worry, we’re going to break it down for you so that you’re don’t panic and end up with a cringe-worthy moniker like “coolguy69”.

ABCs not Zs

According to experts at Queen Mary University, people are attracted to names and usernames that are higher in the alphabet. So, a username starting with the letter ‘A’ is more appealing than a username starting with the letter ‘W’.

Consider the 70:30 rule

Don’t just type in some random letters. Your username and profile should stick to a 70:30 ratio of who you are and what you’re looking for, instead of completely one or the other. Think something along the lines of AdamsHappilyEverAfter.

Be Positive

The research shows that being a downer in your username probably won’t attract the kind of people you might be looking for. Daters were much more likely to engage with and respond to positive profile names. So take a pass on Depressed_Dude in favor of a more optimistic username.

Be Genuine

Of course people embellish their profiles, but the more genuine you come across right off the bat with your username, the more likely you’ll be viewed as someone trustworthy enough to start a conversation with. If your username gloats about your job, your wealth, how hung you are, or how big your chest is, it’s going to come off as superficial and, most likely, a downright lie.

Be Witty

If you’re funny, show it. Don’t be afraid to be cheeky, just steer clear of being offensive or vulgar.

Keep it Clean

Vulgar usernames sometimes work for a woman’s profile, but infrequently work on a man’s. You would be surprised how often we see men trying to find women and failing on Ashley Madison because of their crude username. Because of the barrage of messages that women get on any dating site, you could be weeded out immediately if your name is “DirtyBoi69”.

Balance fun, flirty, and realistic

To sum it all up, the best advice in choosing the best dating site username is to balance fun, flirty and realistic – and to take a few minutes to brainstorm some good options before you begin the sign-up process.

If you’re feeling some username regret, no fear! You can easily change your Ashley Madison username by logging in and editing your profile.

In addition to your username, your image and descriptor are equally as important — and if you’re sending a message it’s important to be more thoughtful than simply saying ‘Hi.”

We’ll be covering these topics in upcoming blogs, so stay tuned! In the meantime, carefully think about your username and create a profile that gets you noticed.

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