This Strategy Ups Your Tinder Game

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Here’s a little secret that’s been used over 20 million times by Tinder users to increase their responses by from their match.

Send a GIF (animated video) in your message. We’re sharing 20 of Tinder’s top GIFS with you in case you’re not sure which ones to use.

When Tinder, introduced their GIF button earlier this year to allow users to search through the Giphy database to send a GIF to their match, the impact on getting a response increased by 30%! Plus, using a GIF when communicating with your matches on Tinder means your conversation can last twice as long. After all, your potential date will want o know how you did that or might even ask if you created it on your own. It’s a great ice-breaker.

Think about it. You’re swiping and matching, but then the match either fizzles out, or you don’t hear back from him or her. As a Tinder dating expert, I know there’s a strategy to help you stand out so you can meet your match IRL.

Welcome to the world of Tinder, where many connect and others just sit and wonder why it’s not working for them.

If you’ve spent time on an online dating site such as eHarmony or on a mobile app such as Tinder or Bumble, you’ve probably experienced the awkward moment of not knowing what to say to your digital crush after you’ve matched with them.

Related: Tinder Update Ignites Gifs and New Flirting Features

Tinder co-founder and vice president of product, Jonathan Badeen, told Buzzfeed that “GIFs allow people to better say what they want and express emotion, which is something that’s really difficult to do in text alone.”

Badeen said another benefit is that “It opens up people to start more conversations and to break the ice,” and he couldn’t be more right.

Here’s the top 20 GIFs used on Tinder that will help make that first interaction with your Tinder love a little less awkward and give you something more to say than “hey.”

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We know the default message is “hey” or “hi.” Wouldn’t it be more fun if your match received this gif instead? We think so.

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Who wouldn’t love a heart shaped pizza? It says like, or love, and pizza is a universal language.

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This GIF screams flirt, big time. Toss that hair and look aside. He’ll want to reply to this one.

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Like “hey,” “How you doing” can get a better reaction than just typing the words.

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Can you say, “wow!” Let’s schedule a date on the date card, now!

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How flattering! There’s something sexy about a woman wearing glasses. Taking them off to view you? Yes, she’ll get a reply.

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What a fun way to say hello. Pets can warm anyone’s heart, especially this cute one jumping out of the pool to say hello to you!

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Ding dong. Happy holidays! Here’s a balloon bouquet just for you!

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It’s the oldest line in the book and if written in text form, just might get deleted. However it screams charming in this GIF.

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Don’t say no, when you can say YES! Plus the exclamation point gives it a double whammy.

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Normally we don’t recommend hiding behind shades, but these perfectly manicured nails waiving hello to you is worth a reply.

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Bat those eyelashes for a guaranteed reply to your message.

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A drinking contest? Maybe not, but it’s sure funny and size is important, right?

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Hello cowboy and let’s tip a hat for a reply. Yes!

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It’s not just the ladies who should be batting the eyelashes. That sweet smile deserves a reply.

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Blow him a kiss for a fast and flirty reply.

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How proper and sweet. Ok, it’s a bit goofy, but that will get her attention.

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Can someone save me? Maybe save me from the other guys on Tinder?

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If you wave hello and look like you want to cuddle, your Tinder match just might reply to claim his or her hug.

Wishing you much love and joy on Tinder, or wherever you may roam. xo.

Julie Spira is America’s Top Online Dating Expert and Digital Matchmaker. She’s the CEO and founder of Cyber-Dating Expert and has been coaching singles on finding love online for over 20 years. Julie’s the author of the bestseller, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online, newly released with a magical epilogue and a fairy tale ending.

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