Fortunately, there are many things you can do to ensure your first email gives a good impression, here is some key advice on what you should and shouldn’t do.

DO: Concentrate on them

It may be tempting to talk about you, but a good tip is to try to shift the emphasis onto the recipient. A compliment will make them feel special, and if you reference something they have said in their dating site profile, it shows you are genuinely interested. They will be flattered that you have made the effort to read about them.

DON’T: give your life story. Less is more…

It is always going to be slightly nerve-wracking sending your first email to someone when dating online, but the key to getting that crucial message right is to keep it light.

It’s important to check what you’ve written before you send it – this goes for anything you are writing when online dating. Recipients of emails riddled with mistakes will be less likely to respond.

Top 5 Tips for your first email:

1) Compliment the recipient: Everyone loves to be complimented, so make them feel special with a little flattery.

2) Refer to their profile page: Try to pick out something interesting in their picture or profile as a talking point. This works well if they list interests which are similar to yours.

3) Keep it brief: In the first email, you don’t need to give too much information, a life story in a first email makes the sender sound like a bit of a bore. Keep it short and punchy for maximum impact.

4) Inject humour: It may be a cliché to say you have a GSOH (good sense of humour) on your dating profile, but your first email is a great chance to let your SOH shine.

5) Check for mistakes: Errors in spelling and grammar, along with text speak, can give a bad first impression. Above all else – don’t misspell their name!

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