There are obvious advantages and disadvantages to adding a photo to your profile, but the basic rule of thumb is that other community users on matchmeuk with a photo on their profile are much more likely to receive more FREE messages from other daters and community users than those without a photo. Obviously if you're not the best looker on the block, you may think that leaving your photo off your profile is the better option.

However, some think that profiles without photos may not be real, or are posted by people who are embarrassed to be seen on an online dating site, and hence aren't really that serious about dating anyway. This may mean you don't get as many messages from other members for the wrong reasons! Having a profile without a photo is a bit like going on the prowl in your local bar/pub with a bag over your head! Now you woudn't do that would you and have much success!!

At the end of the day, it's up to you whether or not you choose to add your photo to your FREE dating profile. If you do decide to put up a photo, be honest! There is not much point putting up a picture of Brad Pitt or Jennifer Aniston. You are just setting yourself up for a fall somewhere down the line. Honesty really is the best policy. Putting up a photo of you ten years ago may also end in tears if people think they are dating someone a decade younger. It is also a good idea not to post indecent photos of yourself onto your FREE profile, you dont want to give the wrong impression.

At the end of the day, it's the old saying of treat others as you would expect to be treated! Naf, but the theory goes a long way at the end of the day!