Obviously, you don't want to copy their information, but making it your own can help fill in your profile information. Write your profile out or type it before you post it. Make a list of the information you want to include, then whittle it down to only the most interesting details for your profile. Flesh out your "essay" with these details and keep it engaging and succinct. If you're on a site that includes a template in which you answer the same questions as other people for your profile, then copy and paste the questions into a Word document. Answer them as well as you can, then leave them for a few hours or a day. Come back and see if you've thought of anything new or omit anything you don't like. When it comes to your picture, again, be honest. Take a clear shot where your face can be seen - and make sure the picture is recent. Keep things simple, real and honest, and you're sure to get that date!