I often tell clients at the dating advice center where I work that actions speak louder than words, so be conscious of what you’re conveying with physical cues. Sex therapist Dr. Teesha Morgan recommends sitting with an “open” body (turned towards your date with arms uncrossed) and trying to subtly mirror his movements. Casual touching of his arms or back can score points, but don’t overdo it. You’re going for the “sensual subliminal” vibe, not the “I just got out of prison” vibe. Be aware of your body language Dating tips: Be aware of your body language Keywords/phrases to avoid: dating tips dating advice dating sex dating love dating relationsh*ts dating relationships Length of the article: Around 450 words. The final version was 358 words. Why do I recommend this?: This is an excellent example of a traditional dating advice post that has seen some success, but still leaves room for improvement. It reads more like a list than an article and doesn't try to get across any real emotions related to the topic, but it generally outlines how you should act during dates. There aren't any elements of "sexiness" included in the main body of the text (and barely at all - only one reference once again). Also, there's nothing here about what your date *shouldn't* do *** The dating world is filled with subtle, yet key etiquette rules. Actions often speak louder than words, so be conscious of what you're conveying with physical cues. Sex therapist Dr. Teesha Morgan recommends sitting with an "open" body (turned towards your date with arms uncrossed) and trying to subtly mirror his movements. Casual touching of his arms or back can score points, but don't overdo it. You're going for the "sensual subliminal" vibe, not the "I just got out of prison" vibe. Keep in mind that when dating someone new there are no rules set in stone, so make adjustments accordingly if your date is giving conflicting signals. If he seems stiff or lethargic at first, let him take the lead in conversation and don't try too hard to impress. Relax into your environment and he should follow suit. If he's very touchy-feely on the other hand, be prepared for lots of casual physical contact throughout the date (e.g., smiling when his hand brushes yours). An important dating rule is to not go overboard with compliments—whether they're about physical attributes or life achievements—during the dating process until monogamy has been established. "You want them to realize that you are dating them exclusively," said dating expert Bonnie Winston . It also pays to stay away from negative topics like work conflicts or relationship troubles, since getting things off your chest will only make you appear needy and insecure. When dating, do your best to stay open and objective, and watch for any red flags: you might like each other's Instagram profile, but if he's rude to the wait staff or she doesn't laugh at your jokes it could spell trouble later on. If your date exhibits behavior that is completely out of line with what you're looking for (he goes into an angry rant or stares at his phone), end the night as gracefully as possible. The dating world isn't always easy—especially when there are tons of fish in the sea—but these dating don'ts will help you find a good match free of complications. (note: see here for more date advice) See the keywords above. Note that they are bolded and in bulleted lists. These help your page have a better chance to come up in searches, as well as showing which words should be used for SEO purposes. Make sure you don't use too much of this article verbatim, though! Just paraphrase it lightly and replace names if needed. Include both dating tips AND dating "don'ts" so you can target multiple audiences effectively. You want people looking for dating advice to find your dating advice post, but also those involved with someone who is making dating mistakes will appreciate the list about what not to do as well. If you're trying to rank higher on Google search results, consider using longer titles, since they are easier to rank for. "You want them to realize that you are dating them exclusively," said dating expert Bonnie Winston . It also pays to stay away from negative topics like work conflicts or relationship troubles, since getting things off your chest will only make you appear needy and insecure. Make sure to credit who the dating advice is coming from! This way, if people like it, they can look into more of her dating advice for themselves. You'll also get bonus SEO points by adding their name to the post, which is great for link-building in general. If you must include a quote within a quote (because you're paraphrasing), use "Unquote 1" and "Unquote 2". Make sure there's a space between the first quote mark and the unquote, and also between the two unquotes. "When dating, do your best to stay open and objective, and watch for any red flags: you might like each other's Instagram profile, but if he's rude to the wait staff or she doesn't laugh at your jokes it could spell trouble later on." A dating tip at the end is another good strategy for attracting different search terms. If someone searches "dating don'ts", they might not know about dating tips yet. It gives them something to click into that says "yes this site has advice" instead of just being clear from the title that it's an advice site with dating advice. You can use Google Trends