My biggest issue is that i don't know how to go from casual talk to more meaningful conversations that stir her emotions

I really struggle in that department. I can say hello and try to make small talk than ask questions about them but if they don't respond with open ended questions I get bored and lose interest.

Example:

Me: Hows it going?

Her: Nothing much just watching t.v

M: Cool what kinda shows you like?

H: <insert types of shows>

Like how am I supposed to respond when they don't make an effort? I find that do be the case a lot on online dating websites.