Be yourself.
There's a reason why people want to meet you: Because you are an amazing woman! While this is a simple piece of advice, so many times we try too hard to be the person we think others want us to be. Do you really want to date someone who doesn't know the real you? Be yourself, whether it's in describing yourself in your personal ad, over email communication or on your first date. 

Find an online dating site that works for you.
Not all dating websites are a perfect fit for everyone. You may need to experiment with a variety of sites before finding one that is a match.

Don't take things personally.
Not every date is going to be a perfect fit. Remember the saying: "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you meet your prince?" Keep that in your back pocket while experimenting with online dating. You will meet the amazing and the not-so-amazing, so when things don't work out, assess and move on.

While I haven't yet met the man of my dreams, online dating has been a worthwhile adventure. I've learned a lot about myself, which has unexpectedly become my success story in this sea of experiences.