Online dating for professionals isn't easy! When you work 60+ hours a week, carving out the time to meet new people – much less your ideal woman, is difficult.
At least with online dating and apps, you can pre-screen your dates before you invest time meeting them in person, unlike those drunken bar pickups and unsuccessful blind dates.
One of your co-workers met his wife on Tinder, another buddy swears by Match.com. The only question is… where to start?
These 4 simple steps for meeting more high-quality women online were written with busy professionals like you in mind. If you’re looking for online dating shortcuts that will save you a ton of valuable time, you’ve come to the right place.
Let’s get started:
1. Don’t Waste Your Time On The Wrong Sites & Apps
With literally thousands of dating sites and apps out there, you simply don’t have time to try them all. These 5 online dating sites and apps for professionals are where you’ll want to start your search.
Match.com
Match.com is the best place to start. Because the site has a subscription fee, the women on it tend to be more serious about finding a relationship than they are on a free site like Plenty of Fish.
Plus, it’s one of the most popular dating sites out there, so the user pool is huge. Because it’s such a huge site, you’ll need to put some effort into standing out from the crowd. But don’t worry – we’ve got some hacks for that coming right up.
MillionaireMatch
MillionaireMatch was tailor-made to help successful guys like you meet model-quality, intelligent women. You don’t have to be an actual millionaire to join, although if you are make sure to go through their income verification process. The women on this site are very discerning, and the “certified millionaire” distinction will catch her attention.
The site is free to join, which means anyone can post a profile. (That’s where the certification pays off – she’ll know you’re legit). You’ll spend some time weeding out gold-diggers and scammers, but you’d be curating matches on any site you use. Might as well be hunting for diamonds while you dig through the coal, right?
You’ll want to purchase an upgraded membership, as that will allow you to send messages and use all the expanded search functions. A Gold membership costs $70 for one month, $140 for 3 months, and $210 for six months.
Besides the crucial ability to send messages, upgrading also allows you to see who visited your profile. And since women who checked you out are 78% more likely to respond to your messages, you definitely want to know when a blonde bombshell is interested.
MillionaireMatch also has a companion app available, perfect for doing a little browsing while you’re waiting for that meeting to start.
You can download the app here:
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The League
The League is an exclusive dating app that caters solely to successful, attractive people. So exclusive, in fact, that it’s only available in select cities like NY, LA, and San Francisco. There’s a massive wait list to get in, and only top-notch LinkedIn and Facebook credentials will get you past those velvet ropes.
But jumping through the hoops is worth it, since once you’re accepted you’ll have access to some of the highest quality women out there. You’ll get five matches a day, and also have the opportunity to set up or join special interest groups within the chat function. (Think of it like networking with beautiful women that you’re also interested in dating).
Because it’s so hard to get in, it’s not the best app for hookups or casual flings. If that’s what you’re looking for, stick to Tinder.
Download the League here:
OkCupid
If you’re looking to meet women in their late 20s or early 30s, give OkCupid a try since it’s especially popular with the younger crowd. Because it’s another mainstream site, you’ll have plenty of matches to choose from, even if you’re looking for women 30+. But as with MillionaireMatch, be prepared to invest some time in screening your matches since a basic membership is free.
You can use OkCupid’s website, or download the mobile app. Setting up a profile can be a bit tedious, as it involves answering multiple, seemingly random questions. Your answers, which consist of “yes”, “no”, or “any of the above” plus a short text box should you feel the urge to elaborate, will affect your “match score” with other users so answer them honestly – especially if it’s about a potential deal breaker like kids or smoking.
Resist the urge to default to “any of the above”, you’re basically just wasting your time since that just voids your answer when it comes to increasing your match score.
OkCupid has an upgrade option called “A-List”, which allows you to turn on invisible browsing, get notified when women “like” your profile, and filter your matches by level of attractiveness. It’s worth the $20 a month price tag if you think you’ll be using the site quite a bit.
Bumble
Bumble is a dating app similar to Tinder, with one notable exception – women make the first move. So if you’re in a large city and are even somewhat easy on the eyes, give Bumble a try.
The app claims that 60% of all matches result in a conversation, so the odds are good of making a connection with your match. Plus, Bumble tends to attract successful, intelligent women who are looking for a more serious relationship.
It’s completely free to use, but one word of caution – it’s not a swipe now, come-back-when-you-remember-to-check-it kind of deal. Once you’ve both swiped right and she sends you a message, you only have 24 hours to respond or the match expires. But after you’ve both sent a message, there’s no time limit on further exchanges.
You can extend the 24-hour match window by upgrading to Bumble Boost. Starting at $9.99/mo (less if you purchase a 3 or 6-month subscription), Bumble Boost has three premium features:
- Busybee, which gives you extra time for her to start the conversation
- Beeline, which limits your feed to women who have already liked you. This feature alone is worth the cost – you're guaranteed a match, so no more wasted swiping time.
- Rematch, which allows you to reconnect with past matches for an additional 24 hours.
You can download Bumble here:
So that’s the roundup of the top 5 dating sites and apps for professionals. Choose one, or do a combination of several, and you’re on your way to meeting your ideal woman.
2. Crush The Competition With An Online Dating Profile You Can Use Right Now
Most guys find it difficult to write about themselves, and even though it’s possible to crank out an effective dating profile in less than 60 minutes (click here to find out how) you might need one on the fly for online dating sites like Millionaire Match and Match.com.
Here at VIDA, our professional writers have developed a fill-in-the-blank dating profile that does what every effective profile should:
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- Catches her eye with the first paragraph
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- “Shows” rather than “tells”
- Describes all your best features (70%), and also describes her (30%)
Here’s a profile that accomplishes all of things (and more!), that you can use right this second:
Of course, a one-size-fits-all profile is never going to completely capture the Essential You in a way that’s magnetically attractive. If you don’t have time to write a profile that reflects all your best assets and makes her want to date you, consider our profile setup service.
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3. Aim For Maximum Efficiency With Copy & Paste Messages
Once you’re up and running on a site or app, tons of beautiful women are going to catch your eye. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have to painstakingly read each profile, then craft an icebreaker message tailored just for her. That’s exactly how online dating turns into a part-time job!
Save time and effort with copy and paste messages. With examples like the one below, she’ll never know you didn’t actually read her profile – and you can send it 20 different attractive ladies in the same amount of time it takes all those other guys to custom write a message to just one woman.
Here’s one to get you started:
Click here for even more examples of how to start a conversation on dating sites and apps.
4. Have Someone Do The Heavy Lifting For You
Even with an insta-profile and go-to icebreaker messages, online dating still takes time and effort. You have to choose your best photos, set up your accounts, and sift through tons of matches – and that’s before you’ve even sent the first message.
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