Gallery: How to Create the Perfect Online Dating Profile, in 25 Infographics

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    Infographics by Josef Reyes
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    This chart shows 380 of the top 1000 most commonly used words in profiles on OkCupid. The color-coding shows the average attractiveness rating of the people using those words. [Click here to enlarge.](http://stag4.wired.com/design/2014/02/how-to-create-good-online-dating-profile/#slide-id-410231:full)
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    Upper middle class sports appear to be more desirable.
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    It's sexier to play against gender stereotypes, than to fall prey to them.
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    One of the clearest findings: Higher-brow preferences make you sexier. [Click here to enlarge.](http://stag4.wired.com/design/2014/02/how-to-create-good-online-dating-profile/#slide-id-410181:full)
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    Photos by Getty Images
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    Sad but true: For men, age seems to equal money. For women, age equals age.
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    Photos by Courtesy of OkCupid; *used by permission
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    To figure out the elements of a perfect profile pic, we asked OkCupid for the photos of 400 of the highest-rated profiles in 10 major US cities. [Click here to enlarge.](http://stag4.wired.com/design/2014/02/how-to-create-good-online-dating-profile/#slide-id-410971:full)
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    Photos by Courtesy of OkCupid; *used by permission; Illustration by Mikey Burton
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    ...such as looking approachable but not goofy. [Click here to enlarge.](http://stag4.wired.com/design/2014/02/how-to-create-good-online-dating-profile/#slide-id-410981:full)
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    Yes, these people are hot. But they're also conforming to a few rules of engagement. [Click here to enlarge.](http://stag4.wired.com/design/2014/02/how-to-create-good-online-dating-profile/#slide-id-410991:full)
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    Photos by Courtesy of OkCupid; *used by permission
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    Selfies by women? Acceptable. Selfies by men? Not so much. [Click here to enlarge.](http://stag4.wired.com/design/2014/02/how-to-create-good-online-dating-profile/#slide-id-411011:full)
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    Illustrations by Zohar Lazar
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    Here's a look at what Match.com users describe as their most attractive feature, and what their suitors are actually looking for.
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    People often say their eyes are their best feature, but that's not what singles care about.
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    Men appraise women's bodies below the neck and above the knee.
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