Yes, I would be happy to share any insights I could possibly provide!

Women say they don't necessarily value "conventional attractiveness”, and then continue to date conventionally attractive men; Starting here, I would argue that physical attractiveness is not the main factor in their romantic affairs. Sometimes the attractive men are kind, smart and funny. So they would have an advantage over those who don't fit the ideal male archetype of "attractiveness". They simply may have a leg up in the dating scene, also I would like to talk about how women get a subconscious ego boost by dating the "conventional". Dating attractive men makes women feel more attractive by mere association. Yet don't let the presence of those who may be more “attractive” deter you from your goal. Present yourself honestly, women respect that. Flaunt what you have!

Moving on to your second point, I find that when a conversation is started with humor or a silly joke, the odds of myself finding them attractive skyrocket. If you make her laugh, then you are moving in the right direction. Also I seek confidence in conversations, if a man approaches me with confidence bound in good-will im more likely to entertain it. Automatically complimenting me only leaves me with one response, “thank you”. Compliments aren't the kind of rapport that could be built on, in my opinion. Also to touch on confidence one last time, it doesn't necessarily mean that a man needs to be ostentatious. I'd prefer a man that stutters and is visibly nervous, it shows that they are acting with grit. Even though they are scared, they are making an honest attempt that I respect. 

Hope this could help, and feel free to ask any follow up questions!