Erika Ettin
Online dating coach and digital matchmaker in Washington, DC
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $160 an hour |
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| Based in | Washington, DC, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | B.A. in Economics, Cornell University; MBA, Georgetown McDonough School of Business |
| Practice | A Little Nudge |
Erika Ettin is an online dating coach in Washington, DC. She runs A Little Nudge, which helps people with photos, profiles, messages and dates. Before coaching, she worked in finance for over seven years and left in early 2011 to start the business. She tracked her own online dating results in a spreadsheet and reached a response rate well over 60%. She wrote a book on online dating and writes a weekly advice column.
What Erika helps with
Erika helps people who get little interest online or feel worn out by the time dating takes. She also works with people who do not know what to write in a profile or message.
- Choosing better profile photos
- Writing an online dating profile
- Writing first messages
- Turning conversations into dates
- Feeling overwhelmed by the dating process
- Staying motivated while dating online
- Meeting people in person
- Handing off swiping, messaging and date planning
How Erika works
Coaching is four 45-minute sessions that must be finished within three months of the first one. Clients get assignments and goals between sessions. They also get text support between sessions for the full three months. Sessions can cover profiles, photos, swiping through apps together, drafting messages and planning ways to meet people in person. Erika builds each session around the client's needs.
Background and qualifications
Erika Ettin holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and an MBA from Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. She started online dating in 2001 and tracked her own results in a spreadsheet. She worked in the finance industry for over seven years before she left to start A Little Nudge in early 2011. She now writes a weekly dating advice column syndicated through the Chicago Tribune. She also wrote a book on online dating.
Erika Ettin pricing
Programs and services
- Free one-on-one phone consultation
- Four-session coaching package with text support
- Digital matchmaking for three or six months
- Profile writing
- Photo analysis and professional photo shoot
- Date concierge services
Erika Ettin reviews
The CoachVouch take
Erika is an economist by training who tracked her own online dating results and reached a response rate well over 60%.
Best for people who want hands-on help with online dating, or want someone else to handle swiping, messaging and date planning.
Common questions
How much does Erika Ettin charge?
Coaching with Erika runs $90 to $160 an hour. Message Erika from this page for an exact quote.
What does Erika Ettin help with?
Erika Ettin helps with choosing better profile photos, writing an online dating profile, writing first messages and turning conversations into dates.
Does Erika Ettin coach online?
Erika is based in Washington, DC, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Erika Ettin certified?
Erika Ettin lists: B.A. in Economics, Cornell University; MBA, Georgetown McDonough School of Business.
Can Erika run my online dating for me?
Yes. Her digital matchmaking service manages your online dating for three or six months on two sites. The team filters your inbox, swipes, messages and arranges dates.
What happens in a coaching session with Erika?
Sessions can cover your profile, photos, app swiping, message drafts and dating questions. Each one is tailored to your needs.
How do I contact Erika Ettin?
Send Erika a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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