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[O174]Online Dating Service Guide

by Johny Rider, Joh

A dating service is not a new idea; they've been around for several decades. What's different about today's dating service is the vehicle they use to connect people to one another.

There was a time when online dating was not looked on as favorably as it is today. In its infancy, online dating was sometimes seen as the only way less desirable people could get a date. That's no longer the case. Online dating is growing rapidly, and is used by people of every age. It crosses all the lines of race, religion, political affiliation and net worth.

Even though you start out in the comfort and safety of your own home, typically the goal of online dating is to find someone you want to meet in the real world. Caution and safety are primary considerations throughout any dating process, but are particularly important where online dating is concerned.

When you begin looking for an online dating service you'll want to look for sites that offer several screening filters to validate identification. This helps determine if the person signing up is really who they say they are.

Browse through several online dating sites before settling on one. If you do a search on Google for online dating sites, there are over 3 million. Don't let that overwhelm you. Just pick a few and spend a few minutes on each one. You can also find review sites that may be helpful in assisting you with your decision. You may want to consider signing up with more than one site.

Be honest when creating your profile. Remember that you're looking for someone to start a relationship with and you certainly don't want to base it on lies and deception. For best results, you'll have to include a picture; uploading several would be even better. Make sure it's a recent one, not one from years ago.

Make sure your personality shines through in your correspondence. It's a little tougher to do online since you don't see facial expressions and hear intonations, but with a little practice and the help of some emoticons and online shorthand, you'll become much better at it very quickly. Of course, if you have a web cam, so much the better.

Don't let your profile paint a boring picture. List your passions, your hobbies, your taste in food, movies, music, authors or artists. You want people to understand who you are and what you're looking for.

You should never be uncomfortable with your dating experience. If a conversation becomes awkward or offensive, get out of it. Most sites will allow you to block members if you choose to. Don't hesitate to use that feature to eliminate unwanted correspondence or contact from a particular member.

There's no need to be upset or feel offended if someone you're interested in doesn't respond. There are way too many people to choose from to let a few no-responses discourage you. Think of them as first dates that didn't work out and move on.

Online dating doesn't have to end in a romantic encounter. Many people just want to keep things casual and remain friends. An online dating service can provide them the opportunity to meet people they would otherwise never have met.

Online dating can be quite effective and fun. Dont be afraid of it!

The right dating site for you is the one the best fits who you are and what you are. You need to be clear about yourself and your goal - your personality type and what you are want. Among the most important things to consider are:

1. Your likes and dislikes

2. Your interests and hobbies

3. The type of relationship you want.

If you are new to online dating, or are simply seeking a companion, the best path is the one that leads to popular dating sites. If marriage or a long term relationship is the goal, then go for a matchmaking site.

There are also dating sites that cater to adult needs, as well as sub-categories of the adult niche such as encounters, BDSM, fetish, swinging et al.

Special interest and community dating sites also exist for almost anything you can think of...outdoor or fitness enthusiasts, couch potatoes, religious, non-religious, gays, lesbians etc…well, almost anything you can think of. So what's a girl to do? A girl should choose the site or sites that best fit her needs.

There are free sites. Not recommended but if money is a real concern, they are better than nothing. There are the large paid sites with many and varied features like chat, IM and profile matching systems. There are also less expensive paid sites but, naturally, with fewer features.

Here are some things to consider when choosing a dating service:

1. Database: Obviously, you don't want to be in a site where you are the only girl. You also need choice so that you may come to, hopefully, the best match for what you want in a mate.

2. Cost. How much do you want or how much can you spend each month for your membership(s)?

3. Features. Which features are the most important to you?

a) Profile matching systems. Is this a feature you really want or would you rather decide who is right for you all by yourself?

b) Chat and IM? There are websites who offer chat rooms, live web (or video) chat and IM (Instant Messaging) on their sites. Does that matter or would you be happy with just email?

c) Outside Events…such as speed dating? Are you interested in that?

d) Privacy: Some websites allow you to limit who can view your picture or your profile. Does this matter to you or do you want as wide exposure as you can have?

e) Safety. There are websites that perform background checks of all subscribers and certify their age, marital status and criminal background. Would you feel safer using this feature?

These are a few things but not all things you should consider when choosing an online dating service. Do your homework, choose wisely and you might find the just the person you seek.

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