I can't believe that this is science, but it's true — according to Zoosk, a popular dating site, profiles that mentioned guac got 144 percent more messages than those who didn't. Guac magic is real, people. Mentioning kale can also give you a boost, if that's more your thing.

You might think you know what looks good, but it never hurts to have another set of eyes. “Have members of the sex you desire provide feedback on your profile bio and pictures before posting them,” Dr. Barry X. Kuhle, associate professor of psychology at the University of Scranton — who has studied Tinder usage —  tells Bustle. And, in my experience, it works. I couldn't figure out why I wasn't having more luck on a dating app until my friends pointed out that I had way too many group photos. Sometimes, you just don't see it yourself.

According to the dating app Hinge, which matches you through shared social connections, photos with you playing sports perform 75 percent better than other photos. Not your thing? Don't worry — just smile. For women, smiling photos that showed teeth were 75 percent more successful than other photos. Oh, and avoid selfies, because they can rub users up the wrong way.

Little details about yourself are a great way to get your personality across — and the more specific, the better. "I think the best way [to bond with a potential partner] is to find something that's a little unique," Brendan Alper, Hater founder and CEO, tells Bustle. "You want to find something you have in common that puts you on the same team. The more unique you can get, the more you can create an intimate bond." So if there's something quirky or personal, make sure to include that.

And if you're having trouble coming up with something unique, you can still demonstrate your personality by putting your interests on show. "Use pictures that have elements of your interests in them — if you love hiking and dogs and concerts, include pics with you doing that," Gina Stewart, online dating coach and founder of Expert Online Dating, tells Bustle. "Use your clothes in the photos to tell similar aspects. Love a band? Use a pic with you in your favorite band’s shirt. This will help facilitate messages."

You don't want to be too specific. Amanda Bradford, CEO and founder of The League dating app, explained that including check lists in your profile of all of your dos and don'ts is a turn off to potential matches. Instead, try to seem more open and inviting.

Black makes up 90 percent of my closet and I wouldn't change that for the world — but it may not be the best for profile photos. Tinder looked at 12,000 profile photos and found that 72 percent of them featured neutral colors, so try to buck the trend. “People who want to stand out should try to wear bright colors to distinguish themselves from other users,” Tinder Sociologist Dr. Jess Carbino tells Bustle.

Special features can do you a lot of good. Different apps have developed their own unique features that help you get more matches — and more meaningful connections. For example, Tinder's Super Like makes people three times more likely to swipe right on you. They also have Smart Photos, which varies your main profile photo and finds the one that gets the most right swipes — and leads to 12 percent more matches. Hinge allows you to include videos to really get to know each other. Whatever your dating app of choice is, make sure you're using it to its full potential.

It's going to be a busy day for online dating so, if you're looking for someone, you might as well go for it. Your profile should always be honest and show off who you really are — but a few little tweaks to get more matches won't hurt.