Online dating is a bit of a minefield but we might just have the perfect fix to get you in the mood for swiping. Whether you’re newly single or on the search for a short-term romance or a long-term relationship, it’s time to pick up where you left off and join the dating pool again. Bumble’s newest features makes online dating safe and easy with tons of ways to ensure that you’ll find the one. In the online dating world, more matches mean you can ultimately find deep connections and sooner or later find love.

Here you’ll find Bumble-approved ways to get more matches. Just this year, Bumble commissioned a study to discover dating trends in the Philippines. With the help of this data, you’ll breeze through the app with ease.

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1. The first and most important step is to verify your profile. According to Bumble, users who have verified their profile experience close to 150% more matches on average in a month. Kiss catfishes goodbye with this extra layer of security.

2. Next is to add a profile bio. This appears right after your main photo so find time to make a short but sweet introduction about who you are.

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3. Make use of Bumble’s Profile Badges. This is the easiest way to share more about yourself on your profile without taking up space in your bio. From your dating intentions, height, education, pets, drinking, or exercise, these badges are used when setting Advanced Filters, so the more you add to your profile, the more likely you are to appear in other users’ searches.

4. PRO TIP: Include your Astrology Badge. Users who use the astrology badge get to experience over 100% more matches on average in a month. This proves that Filipinos like to find their matches through discovering their compatible zodiac signs!

5.If you’re into creativity, going out, sports, staying in, films, or food & drinks, you’re in luck because these are Bumble’s top interest groups.

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On keeping your matches interested:

1.Use the Question Game when starting a conversation. This is a gamified way of getting to know each other in a rapid fire, speed dating way.

2.Go on a 5-minute voice or video call before committing to dating in real life! This is a way to know each other's body language, tone of voice, etc.

3. Most importantly, nothing beats being kind and authentic!

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