Often, the hardest part of creating your profile is describing yourself to others. So, here are a few suggestions for getting started:

Be honest. Honesty is taken seriously at Two Muslims and it's the single most important thing to remember when writing a great profile. It's much easier to write about yourself if you are honest about who you are. It prevents you from having to guess at what you think other people want to read.

Show you’re unique. Think about how you're different. What gives you your unique character? If your friends were describing you, what would be the three things they would all say about you? These are good questions to ask yourself as you get ready to write your profile.

Show, don't tell: The best profiles show, rather than tell, who you are at your best. If you are known for being funny, try explaining how or why you are funny - such as, "I've been known to do a great air guitar solo", instead of "I have a good sense of humor." Paint a picture in their minds of the kind of person you are.

Be open. Write your profile like you are talking to someone that you have already met a few times before. You would probably be open about your likes and dislikes but may avoid mentioning past relationships or other private topics.

Do include a photo: Your smile, the background that you're photographed in, what you're wearing, they all paint a picture of what you're truly like. And including a recent photo will get you 10 times the attention. Having a photo will also make others more likely to share their photo with you.

Remember what your English teacher said. Check your profile for typos and spelling mistakes before you submit it. Show you spent time thinking about and writing your profile.

Update your profile. Keep your profile fresh. Every now and then, go back to your profile and update it to let people know you're still out there.

Your profile headline is your chance to quickly tell other Two Muslims members who you are, what you're looking for, or why you'd be great for them. Your headline is the first thing people will read about you - so it's important to spend some time thinking about how you want to come across to others. Here are a few tips for writing a great headline:

Be original. Stay away from over-used, generic headlines such as "I'm the One" or "Looking for Love".

Be you. What makes you unique? Your headline should play up the parts of your personality that give you character. Be honest about what you like about yourself. Think about compliments you've received from friends and how they would describe you to others.

"Smart, easy-going, and adventurous" is clear and to the point.

"I pray 5 times a day" – tells you that this person is religious and may be looking for the same.

Be concise. The best headlines are 3 - 6 words long and send a message that others can quickly and clearly understand.

Be clear. It pays to be clever, but you don't want to lose or confuse people with headlines that assume a certain sense of humor or make references to obscure books, movies, or events. Save chats about obscure topics for your first email or a face to face conversation.

Be positive. Stay away from using words that set you in a negative or pessimistic light, like "Lonely" "Desperate", and "Discouraged". Even if you are feeling this way, most people aren't looking for people who are lonely, desperate, or discouraged.

Be fresh. It's a good idea to update your headline every once in a while to show people you're still out there - and to see if you get more or less attention depending on the message your headline is sending.

A recent and honest picture of yourself is probably the most important part of your profile. And research has shown that members who include a photo with their profile get 10 times the attention! Here are some pointers on how to select a photo that will stand out from the rest:

Honestly you. An honest picture of yourself will draw the right people to you. Whether it's your smile, the background you are photographed in, what you are wearing - your photo should show who you are now.

The best pictures are ones that really look like who you are today - and not what you looked like 10 years ago at your high school graduation.

So, choose a recent, true-to-life photo of yourself that captures your unique spirit. It will keep you from having to own up later to a photo that isn't you or that shows you at a different time in your life.

Go solo. Your primary photo should feature YOU (not you with a group of friends). Save pictures of you with your family or dog for other photos in your gallery.

Face shot. Make sure the picture you choose for your primary photo is large enough to see your face. A picture of a miniature you scaling a rock face, may do a good job of showing your adventurous side, but it isn't the best choice to include with your profile. A close-up works much better.

Lighting. Photos taken outdoors, with natural lighting are often the best quality. Also, try taking or selecting a black and white photo, as they tend to be more flattering and less common than color photos—so you’ll stand out more.

Au Natural. A posed shot is great, but a candid photo usually captures the more genuine you.

Keep your photo fresh. New haircut? A great tan? Updating your photo once in a while keeps your profile fresh and lets people know you are still out there.

A recent and honest picture of yourself is probably the most important part of your profile. And research has shown that members who include a photo with their profile get 10 times the attention! Here are some pointers on how to select a photo that will stand out from the rest:

Honestly you. An honest picture of yourself will draw the right people to you. Whether it's your smile, the background you are photographed in, what you are wearing - your photo should show who you are now.

The best pictures are ones that really look like who you are today - and not what you looked like 10 years ago at your high school graduation.

So, choose a recent, true-to-life photo of yourself that captures your unique spirit. It will keep you from having to own up later to a photo that isn't you or that shows you at a different time in your life.

Go solo. Your primary photo should feature YOU (not you with a group of friends). Save pictures of you with your family or dog for other photos in your gallery.

Face shot. Make sure the picture you choose for your primary photo is large enough to see your face. A picture of a miniature you scaling a rock face, may do a good job of showing your adventurous side, but it isn't the best choice to include with your profile. A close-up works much better.

Lighting. Photos taken outdoors, with natural lighting are often the best quality. Also, try taking or selecting a black and white photo, as they tend to be more flattering and less common than color photos—so you’ll stand out more.

Au Natural. A posed shot is great, but a candid photo usually captures the more genuine you.

Keep your photo fresh. New haircut? A great tan? Updating your photo once in a while keeps your profile fresh and lets people know you are still out there.