The key here is to remember what your goal is with online dating -- meeting someone you want to date (and who will want to date you). The most effective way to do that is to post a flattering photo to catch their eye.

Don't hesitate or feel shy about enlisting the help of a professional, but remember: don't misrepresent yourself in any of the photos. The future Mr. or Ms. Right will want to meet the real you. Looks are certainly important, but there's someone out there for everyone. Once you look beyond the surface, the person we all want to wind up with is someone with integrity. Be that person and you'll have a much better chance of meeting someone else worthy of your affection.

Claire Bahn has been supervising all marketing and public relations activities for DatingHeadshots since early 2003. This role has given Claire the opportunity to gain expert knowledge on the inner workings of the online dating industry, as well the Do's and Don'ts for successful Internet dating. Prior to Datingheadshots, Claire worked in the global marketing and communications department of the financial technology firm Instinet Group. In this position she developed several communication strategy programs to roll out new key messaging and branding goals.