When you use an SMS dating service, your profile is your first impression. And as we all know, first impressions are very important in any form of socialization, including dating. So, you want to make that tiny little profile as great as possible, and you want it to convey as much as possible about your best attributes.

It may seem like a daunting task to cram the best parts of yourself into a relatively small profile, but you can write a great SMS dating service profile by following some very basic guidelines.

Always be honest. An SMS dating service profile is a lot like a resume. You want to make yourself sound as good as possible without over doing it or lying. We all know people who have creatively expanded their resume, only to end up with jobs they just were not qualified for. It can be humiliating to find yourself in a job that you said you could do, only to find out you cannot.

It is the same with a dating profile. If you say you are a six-foot blonde who likes to skydive, how well do you think it will go when you finally meet your date and he sees you are a five-foot brunette who would rather curl up with a cup of coffee and a good book?

Never highlight your weak points in a profile! Of course we all know that being humble is supposed to be a good personality trait, but there just is not room for humble. Instead, concentrate on your strengths and the things that people love you for and the things that make you unique. Try to sound confident without sounding conceited.

Be careful what you say. Some people think that spicing up their profile with a few suggestive sentences sounds like a great idea. And it is a great idea if you want a ton of attention that may not be completely about a serious relationship. But if you are seeking someone on an intellectual and emotional level, and not just a sexual level, you may want to avoid the steamy language in your profile. Save it for when you really get to know the person.

Look at what others are doing. Read through the SMS dating service profiles of other people. What draws you in about certain profiles, and what makes you want to avoid others? If you are drawn by certain types of things, it is likely that people who think like you do will be drawn to the same things in your profile.

Have someone provide you feedback. Have a trusted friend review your profile. Ask them if they think it is interesting, and if it represents how they see you. Consider your friends feedback carefully, but only change your profile if you really agree with them. After all, this is your profile, not theirs.

With a little bit of thought, you can concoct the perfect SMS dating service profile that will be sure to get you lots of interesting contact and a few possible dates!