Friday, December 28, 2007

What You Need To Start Internet Dating

Do you spend more time on the internet than anywhere else? Even if you are not a person who spends much time online, but you are single, get ready. Your life is about to change, and you will owe it all to internet dating.

Internet dating is really cool if you have problems meeting people in social situations. This could be due to shyness or just plain being busy. Regardless of your reason your social life just is not happening for you.

Enter the world of internet dating! All you need to do is spend a couple of nights after work surfing around and taking out a few free memberships in the many different internet dating services available to you.

What you will find is this is a great way to let people know about yourself while you are searching for people who you would like to meet! What used to take days, weeks, years, or maybe never, now can be accomplished in no time with online dating.

Feel free to try a few trial memberships. Spend a few days and then decide which ones you want to upgrade to a paid member in. Maybe it will just be one or two. You will see the benefits of a paid membership in how many contacts you can make, or how many photos you can upload.

If you are serious about this then plan on treating your profile like a resume for a job. Go buy a quality digital camera or borrow one from a friend. Your photos are obviously very important to your profile.

So is your interests, your accomplishments, your sex, race, religion, and so on. Of the utmost importance is being honest on your profile. People are going to be looking at these and bragging a little is o.k. if it is factual.

What is so great about internet dating is you get to contact people you would probably never ever meet. You may even end up dating and marrying someone you meet online.

Dating sites like Match.com, eHarmoney.com, and others are full of success stories where people have met through an internet dating service. They have gone on to date and eventually marry. Many have kids of their own now and are a happy family and it all started on the internet.

Internet dating is a full fledged industry now and people who would have never imagined themselves joining are now doing so in record numbers. There is no reason why you could not give it a try yourself.!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Do you spend more time on the internet than anywhere else? Your life is about to change, and you will owe it all to internet dating.

Do you spend more time on the internet than anywhere else? Even if you are not a person who spends much time online, but you are single, get ready. Your life is about to change, and you will owe it all to internet dating.

Internet dating is really cool if you have problems meeting people in social situations. This could be due to shyness or just plain being busy. Regardless of your reason your social life just is not happening for you.

Enter the world of internet dating! All you need to do is spend a couple of nights after work surfing around and taking out a few free memberships in the many different internet dating services available to you.

What you will find is this is a great way to let people know about yourself while you are searching for people who you would like to meet! What used to take days, weeks, years, or maybe never, now can be accomplished in no time with online dating.

Feel free to try a few trial memberships. Spend a few days and then decide which ones you want to upgrade to a paid member in. Maybe it will just be one or two. You will see the benefits of a paid membership in how many contacts you can make, or how many photos you can upload.

If you are serious about this then plan on treating your profile like a resume for a job. Go buy a quality digital camera or borrow one from a friend. Your photos are obviously very important to your profile.

So is your interests, your accomplishments, your sex, race, religion, and so on. Of the utmost importance is being honest on your profile. People are going to be looking at these and bragging a little is o.k. if it is factual.

What is so great about internet dating is you get to contact people you would probably never ever meet. You may even end up dating and marrying someone you meet online.

Dating sites like Match.com, eHarmoney.com, and others are full of success stories where people have met through an internet dating service. They have gone on to date and eventually marry. Many have kids of their own now and are a happy family and it all started on the internet.

Internet dating is a full fledged industry now and people who would have never imagined themselves joining are now doing so in record numbers. There is no reason why you could not give it a try yourself.!

Monday, December 24, 2007

Who Are Fitness Singles Anyway

Online dating has changed the way people meet each other. Now you can be very specific about who you want to meet. This is great because of the time and heartache it can save you.

One of the newest group of people to get started with online dating are fitness singles. This is for people who lead active lifestyles and want to associate with others just like them.

This makes sense when you think about it. People who are on the go and do not slow down after work need a partner who can keep up with them and wants to do thing.

Whether you are seeking friendship, love someone to talk to or a partner to do activities with searching out fitness singles is the way to go. Online dating sites offering matches for this type of crowd are pretty easy to find.

So are dating services that cater just to people looking for companionship from other active people. Some dating services will even give you the opportunity to select a dating partner based on a particular sport.

This is great as you can narrow down from someone who is active to a sport you both like. If you love to golf why not date a golfer. If you are into extreme sports like water rafting there is a mate out there just for you. All you have to do is find them.

Other fitness single categories you could search include aerobics, bodybuilding, cross country skiing, curling, fishing, hunting, para gliding, rock climbing, scuba, tennis, water polo, wind surfing, and more. If you do it you can probably find someone to do it with.

Another thing to keep in mind when joining a fitness single dating service is you do not have to be in perfect shape. Very few of us are as we get older. There are still active people who are doing the best they can with what they have to work with. You may not be mountain climbing, but country western dancing could be for you. There are various levels of fitness for everyone as well. Most dating services now offer the latest video and audio technology, text, email , chat rooms, and so on. Some offer audio chat where you do not even have to type to chat with someone. This is multi tasking for the busy active person.

Fitness singles is a great group of people to belong to if you lead a busy, active and single lifestyle.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Athletic Singles-Why They Are Great To Be Around

One problem online dating suffers is deception, this starts with the profile itself. People are not always who the seem or what they say they are. One group that does not have this type of problem as often, is athletic singles, I wonder why?

Maybe they are too tired to lie. Many people who are involved in sports were raised to be honest. If you were to play and you had to cheat to win you had a hollow victory. When you join an athletic singles dating service you stand a very good chance to avoid some of the common lies you get online.

So what are the common lies you may not have to worry about.

1. The photo, athletic singles may even look better as they get older. Certainly they are in very good shape. One of the worst things in online dating is viewing an online photo that proves to be of a person which no longer look like that anymore.

2. Weight and age go hand in hand with online dating. Athletic singles do not stay young forever, but they age more gracefully. Certainly most of them are in pretty good shape. If you want to date someone who is involved in sports you stand a great chance of finding someone who has a lot of energy and can spend some of it on you!

3. They aren't married, so you can only hope for honesty here. Infidelity comes in all shapes and sizes. Athletic singles are not immune to this lie, but you have to hope not.

4. There are a lot of weird people in this world and online dating services attract them just like everywhere else. Most athletic singles are going to be normal people with normal lives. Paid memberships with top screening processes help to protect their members from people like this.

If you are an athletic single how do you join an online dating service for other people just like you?

There are many dating sites on the net that cater to active, athletic, and fitness minded members. You can find them on the internet by using your favorite search engine and typing in the words athletic singles.

Most dating sites will offer you a free membership with limited features. By upgrading your membership you will be able to do more with your membership. Such as load more pictures of yourself, upload video and audio, and unlimited contact with other paid members.

The greatest benefit to joining athletic singles is hopefully to meet a lifelong partner who shares the same interests as you. One of the best places to meet them is at a dating site who caters to other active singles.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Fitness Singles Looking For Love

Dating can be a very confusing, as well as frustrating experience. Whether you are simply single, or have recently been divorced or ended a long-term relationship, getting into the dating game requires that you take the first step, and sometimes that first step can be very heavy. For those who are athletic and are inspired and passionate about fitness, it can be especially difficult. Although in today’s society, fitness is quite a hot topic, those who live their daily lives to stay fit and healthy sometimes find it difficult to meet up with others who feel the same way.

The age-old adage that “opposites attract” does not always hold true. In fact, if you are living a life of health and fitness, then meeting someone who also cares about their body and their health is vitally important. Simply settling for an “opposite” who could not care less how they feel and whether or not they exercise and eat healthy could only lead to a miserable and very short-term relationship. And, if you are looking for someone to share your life with, then a short-term relationship is just not what you are after. Meeting someone who shares your passion for staying fit and healthy is a much better course than simply settling for whoever comes along first.

If you are searching for fitness singles, then you are certainly not alone. Single people are everywhere, and if you look just right, you will probably notice that many singles are actually concerned about their health and their bodies. After all, if they are single, most people take better care of themselves anyway, in order to attract a mate. Typically speaking, many people “let themselves go” after a while in a long-term relationship, however, fitness singles, once they have met their match, often keep up with their daily routines and their quest to remain fit and healthy. If you are searching for a fit and healthy single to mingle with, take heart. They are out there, if you know where to look. And, once you find your perfect mate, you can enjoy working out, eating healthy, and living the fit life together.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

What Is The Difference Between Dating Services and Online Dating Services

The benefits that dating services offer their members far out weigh the negatives. Internet dating has become the main attraction for people looking to join a dating service. Here are a few reasons why that is true.

For the fun of it I went to Google and searched for the words dating services. As I do this I get over 80 million results and every one is an online dating website.

Now do the same thing except Google search online dating services. I see 82 million results, not much difference which leads you to the conclusion that dating services and online dating services have come to mean the same thing.

So what is an online dating service? It is a group of people who get together to socialize and know each other better. This can lead to dating and relationships from that.

An online dating service is accepted in today's society as normal because so many people do it. Everyone from the busy business executive to single moms can be found online at a dating service.

One of the best things about online dating is that you can search for the exact type of person you are looking for. An online profile gives you exact match information which gives you an excellent chance of meeting someone with a common interest.

Some online dating services are run as a membership. You may be able to join for free during a trial period. This gives you a chance to list your own personal information and see if you like their service.

Most online dating services screen their members before they join. Security for their existing members is a top priority.

Finding a specific online dating services is very easy to do. Here are a few ideas on doing that.

1. Ask a friend, nothing beats a referral from someone you know. Plus they can give you real life experiences to draw from.

2. Google search "dating services discussion forums". Here you will find a group of forums you can join for free to see what others are saying. You can hang in the shadows or join in and ask questions of your own.

3. Go where the action is. The best known dating services are the ones who advertise on television the most. eHarmony.com And Match.com are 2 that come to mind. Start there and check them out.

This is a few tips and suggestions on finding dating services for yourself. Online dating services are here to stay and can offer the right person a lot in finding a partner or just someone to hang out with.

Monday, December 10, 2007

How To Find The Right Online Dating Service

Is online dating for you? Good question, and we will help answer that by giving you some tips on what to look for in an online dating service.

You can find everything from free dating services to paid memberships. This is really an area where you can get what you pay for. With benefits such as perfect match, profiles, online chat, and so on, you do have options.

1. First of all online dating services are not new. You are no longer the guinea pig, millions of people use them which can be good and bad.

2. Most people will agree that having a large number of people to meet online is quicker than going to bars or social clubs.

3. Ease of use is a great feature as well. Feeling comfortable with everything from the appearance of the site to how easy it is to get around in will be important to you.

4. You may not want your friends to know you are trying out dating services. For this reason secrecy could be important to you. Most online dating services will not require a pictures on your profile if you do not have one or want one. You have control over what you list.

5. Choices are important, number of members certainly offer more choices, but this is not the only factor you want to look at. Having sections that offer specific choices for religion, race, sex, interests, etc. really allows you to zero in on the choices important to you.

6. How much do you want to spend each month for your membership? Different people have different budgets so cost is a factor in finding the right online dating service.

7. Security and safety is always a concern, especially for women. You should know that no information will be disclosed without your consent and if a certain member is bothering you, you can immediately request the online dating service to block them or even cancel their membership.

8. What type of a profile matching system do they offer. This may or may not be important to you at first, but it can be a time saver.

9. Features that the online dating service offer vary from one site to the next. Finding the ones that mean the most to you is a good way to choose the right service.

These are a few things to consider when trying to find the right online dating service. The nice thing is the internet gives you many options and you can take your time and do research first.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

What Makes A Dating Service Good

Choices in life are good, they bring about competition which usually improves service and price. Internet dating has brought about a high number of choices for people looking to meet that certain special person in their life.

In this article let's look at what makes a good dating service and give some tips on choosing one to fit your needs.

1. Which features are going to be the most important to you? If you live in a rural area a dating service with a large number of people living in a city may not be that important. If you are a Christian that values religion finding a member who has the same views as you could be what you are looking for.

2. How much money do you want to spend on your monthly membership.No matter how many features and benefits a service offers if you can not afford it the point is moot. One bit of advice is avoid free membership sites. As you will see in many of these tips paid memberships are better for everything from safety to choices.

3. What type of profile matching system do they offer. Your profile is your online resume and the key to finding members to meet. Profile matching is great for filtering through millions of members to zero in on who matches well for you. This does not mean you can not browse all members if you choose that as well.

4. Do you want to have off-line events available to you. Speed dating is one example of members meeting off-line and having a chance to quickly meet a large number of possible dating partners.

5. We should probably list this first for women and that is safety. There are dating services who do background checks of all subscribers and certify their marital status, background, and age. In these days and times this is an important feature to have.

6. Privacy can be important at first, along with that is security. You may not want everyone to know you have joined a dating service. You can also keep certain things on your profile private in the beginning if you choose.

This is 6 things that makes a dating service good for you. Of course everyone has different things that are most important to them. Thankfully today dating services are more safe and quality oriented to offer you a great experience if you choose to use them.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

What Is The Best Online Dating Site

When you first start out with online dating you want to find the right dating service to join. This can be a problem because there are so many to choose from. Here are some tips on finding the best online dating sites to start with, you decide from there.

Your goal with online dating when you first start out with a dating site is to create a profile that presents you in the best light as possible. This profile will be matched with other members who have the same interests as you. It will also help them learn about you in regards to race, religion, location, sex, hobbies, and so on.

Some of the most popular online dating sites are:

Match.com- As their name would indicate they are an online dating site that has a high success rate of matching people together. It shows up on almost all surveys as one of the best online dating sites. You can sign up for free and they do offer a 1 month, 3 month, and 6 month membership. Your profile will include 2 pictures and you can add video and audio to it.

Great Expectations- They get right to the point by asking for your zip code. They then ask you to fill out a profile to see if their service is available in your area. They are an established online dating site. This is a great choice if you live in a large city where they are available. They rank high because of how easy it is to get started with them.

Yahoo Personals- You will find fast searches and they probably have the highest number of photos to view. They offer a full 7 day free trial so you can begin checking out for a photo match for you. They currently offer over 9 million members to choose from.

eHarmony- You have probably seen them advertised on television. To get started with them you take a relationship questionnaire. It is fun to take and is a main component of their program to help you find your perfect mate. The relationship questionnaire is free and you will learn all about yourself and what you are really looking for in someone.

This is just 4 popular and reputable online dating sites. Regardless of who you join it is important to feel comfortable with their site and how easy it is for you to navigate. Dealing with a well known name is a good idea at first unless you are going on a personal reference.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

The Basics Of Online Dating

Online dating is not a mystery anymore, like many things on the internet it has quickly evolved to the point it is now. Accepted as part of the everyday lives of those who use it to meet people and get dates. As many as 1 out of 5 Americans have used online dating in the past or present.

So how do you get started? Here are a few online dating tips to get started with.

Online dating is done on the internet. Whether you want to meet people to make friends, get dates or just for social purposes, you can do it via an online dating service. It is fun and can be very exciting.

Dating services are able to match you with people with similar interests as yours. They also offer very specific ways to find people of like race, age, religion, hobbies, location, and other things that you are looking for.

You can take a trial membership to test the waters. After that you want to choose an online dating service that requires memberships. This is a filtering system that allows the online dating service to accept or reject members.

This may mean a fee is involved which can be to your benefit as it can bring a higher quality of members for you to meet.

You will be asked to create a profile which is one of the most important things you will do. Getting a quality picture of yourself let's people see what you look like. You will also be asked to list information about yourself that others will find interesting.

This will include hobbies, interests, and the description of the type of people you want to meet online. You are then matched with other subscribers who match your description. Then it is up to you to follow up with subscribers you have been matched with.

One bad thing about online dating is not everyone tells the truth when they build their profiles. This is especially true about married people who lie about being single. It is to your advantage it be honest when creating your profile because if you do meet someone they will know you for who you are!

The great thing about online dating is you get to choose who you communicate with. You get to read the profiles on the internet so you have an idea about what type of a person they are dealing with before you actually talk to them via phone or email.

This is a few online dating basics. If you know someone who has done it in the past talk to them about their experiences.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Some Facts About Online Dating Personals

In this 21st century the human has the desire to do each and every type of work through the Internet. To fulfill this desire some online authorities developed some special programs by which you will be able to enjoy the pleasure of online dating.

Now it is necessary for you to know somethings about the online dating industry. Online dating often called Net Dating or the Internet Dating is a special dating program, which is offered by some website authorities to build some romantic or sexual relation between individuals or groups. Usually, these types of online dating websites provide some possible matchmaking profiles with personal information and sometimes a photo is also included from its database. Some websites also include some additional features like online chatting, message boards, or video chatting.

Some of the famous online dating service providers are Yahoo! Personals, Match.com, eHarmony etc. These days, the online dating service is recognized as one of the top 'Paid Content' of the Internet. Another concept of online dating called Mobile Dating or the Cell dating is also gaining popularity. The improvement of Bluetooth Technology has the major contribution on the increasing popularity of Mobile Dating. Another variation of the Online Dating Service is the Virtual Dating. This Virtual Dating concept is expected to become a sensation in the next generation among the Internet users. In this Virtual Dating concept, the user creates an avatar. The user controls the avatar and it represents the user on the net. Two or more avatars will then meet in some virtual dating place on the net and they will enjoy the sensations of dating!

The pros of the online dating service are universally approved. But you may face some problems if you are interested in creating an online dating personal. Now in this section of the article you will learn about some of the problems. First of all the main problem of this service seems to be the spamming. Some users will create fake profiles to advertise some other products or services and even the business of prostitution. The sex ratio of the members of these type of sites seems to be unbalanced. Normally, males find difficulty in finding the ideal female for them since the numbers of profiles for female members are less.

The chance of Internet fraud is always associated with this type of service. Even though the profiles seem to be real, sometimes there is a lack in the trust factor. But ultimately it's up to you to decide whether or not you would like to be part of the online dating community.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

What Are Active Singles Doing With Each Other

Many people are not single by choice. They just have not found the right person for them. The internet has changed the world in many ways. Online dating is one way that it has changed it for the better. In this article we are going to look at active singles and how they are meeting each other thanks to the internet.

Dating websites are everywhere if you want to find them. If you build it they will come has been turned into a billion dollar business matching lonely people with others in the same boat. Along these lines comes the need to find people who have common interests.

Once of those is active singles. These are people who want to get out and do things. Much of this revolves around sports and being physically fit. Active singles are people who like to do a myriad of activities. Some of the more popular include:

- Golfing

Golf is a great sport for active singles to really get to know one another. Spending 3 to 4 hours together in a relaxed, and maybe a little bit competitive, atmosphere gives you a lot of time to talk. Do you really ever get to know anyone unless they are relaxed and can open up!

- Bowling

This is an activity that you see people of all ages doing and having a great time doing. Bowling leagues often pair couples together and have been a great place to have fun and enjoy each other's company.

Jogging

If you can jog at a comfortable enough pace that you can talk then you can get some excellent fitness and social benefits at the same time. With all of the road races for charity available all over the country you could run for a good cause and get to know a possible dating partner for years to come.

Extreme Sports

This could separate many people into a smaller niche, yet there are people looking for mates to do all kinds of activities that may not appeal to the common active single. How about sky diving, or windsurfing. Others might be surfing or snow boarding. Mountain climbing and ice climbing might not be for everyone, yet there are people doing it with a mate.

Active singles is a very tight niche of people who demand that their dating partner not be one to sit on the couch watching television. Athletic dating websites are a great place to find a date and get active with them.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

What Are Fitness Singles

Fitness singles is all about single people who are fit finding other single people who are fit. Even better is finding a mate to share common interests in activities that you can do and enjoy together.

In this article we will look at some of the benefits fitness singles can bring to each other.

1. Athletic dating, this is a great concept. There are so many different dating sites that specialize that it only makes sense to have a group for people who like to be in shape and enjoy sports.

Think about that, you have seen categories in other dating membership sites for speed dating, senior dating, black dating Jewish dating, Christian dating, and so on. Athletic dating matches people who are into fitness and love sports.

2. Sport specific dating, how many people do you know trapped in a relationship with someone they love and have nothing in common with. Believe it or not men do like to go to plays and women do like to go to a football game. Dating someone who likes the same sports as you could make you feel like you have died and gone to heaven.

As you get older being able to share your life with someone who likes golf for example, or tennis. How about a partner who loves to travel and take hikes all over the world. Rafting, running, bowling, cycling and on and on we go. This is exciting stuff.

3. Health benefits, although no one can predict the future it is a medical fact that people who exercise lead a more healthy and productive life than those who do not. Fitness singles gives you the chance to find people who are healthy now and stand a very good chance of being reasonably healthy for many years to come.

4. Appearance, singles who are fit look darn good. These are people who are outside, they get sun, they have low body fat. As a couple they are the envy of the room because everyone can see they are in shape. When you are on a dating site for athletic people you are going to find people who look like that.

5. Money savings, many fitness activities do not cost a lot of money. Certainly some are more expensive than others. Cycling for example could be nothing more than getting on your bike and riding as far as you can each day.

This is 5 good things about fitness singles and why you want to be part of this group if you are single.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Dating Personals and Online Profiles-What Makes A Good One

Dating on the internet is like applying for a job. Your dating personal is much like a resume. In this article we will discuss online dating and how to use dating personals to provide precise information about who you are and what you are looking for.

Here is the deal, many dating sites contain thousands and thousands of members. These are people who do not want to go to bars and take their chances finding a partner. Many of them are lonely and looking for companionship. Still others are professionals who are to busy to play the dating game.

So they join a dating service and go online looking for people to date. What do you do to get noticed?

1. Your dating personal is a profile about you. Unlike people who doctor up a resume to enhance their chances of getting a job, you owe it to yourself and to your potential dating partners to be honest. You have a lot to offer someone and they need to know what you list about yourself is the truth.

2. Spend as much time as you need to think about everything good about yourself that you can come up with. It all starts with a headline that captures the attention of the reader and draws them into your personal. You can do this without being corny. Headlines such as are you looking for a soul mate might be a little deep for someone browsing.

3. You see dating personals in the newspaper and in a magazine. Reading those can give you ideas on how to write a good one yourself. Being interesting will help make a person want to get to know you.

4. We talked about being honest, but you should also be factual. Stating facts take the emotion out of writing a personal which is good. If you have climbed Mount Everest by all means let everyone know. These are the type of things that can help you stand out.

Most people are a bit hesitant to post personals or meet someone who has advertised in them, for fear that the person could be a stalker or even worse. Although people have to be careful when it comes to blind dates, those who place personal ads are basically people looking for some company.

Internet dating can help by doing screening of their members before they let them create a profile. This is the place to find dating personals today. Go online and create a good one of yourself. Then start looking for ones that appeal to you.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Internet Dating and 4 Ideas On Getting Started

Internet dating is big business and it is responsible for the happiness of literally thousands of people who met because of it. Unlike a few years ago, internet dating has matured as a market and offers you a service you could not have had even a few years ago.

Maybe you are getting ready to enter the internet dating market yourself and have a few questions of your own. Let's take a quick look at what you want in an internet dating service and things you should consider from it.

- Do you have a decent profile online at an internet dating service? Your online profile means everything to you and to people looking at you. If you do not know what to say read a few and find how a good profile is put together. Don't copy it but borrow the good things and work them into your.

- You picture is worth a thousand words, so put a good one online. If you do not have one get one taken. Wait to put your profile on the internet until you have it ready. Borrow or invest in a good digital camera. You want yourself to be seen in a good light and it will all start with your picture.

- The internet dating service you are using needs to take the confidence you are displaying by joining with them and offer you tips to use their service to the maximum. You can learn a lot by reading the FAQ section if they have one. If they offer video training or email training on how to use their serivce take it and apply it to your benefit.

- One tip is to slow down. When people join an internet dating service for the first time many times they get in a rush to get a date. This is a bad image to present about yourself. Slow down and take your time. This is good advice on just about everything we do in life. Hurrying causes people to make quick decisions which do not always work out for the best.

There are many good internet dating services on the web to choose from today. Small sites have many benefits. Larger and better know ones offer stability and more members. If you know someone who is using one ask their opinion. Otherwise stick with a brand name that means something to you and start there.

Monday, November 5, 2007

8 Dating Site Tips To Help You Choose What Is Important To You

The internet has helped take dating to a level not seen before. The biggest improvement is how much easier it is for anyone to date no matter where they live. It all starts with finding the best dating site to search for potential partners.

Here are 8 dating site tips to help you find the best dating site.

1. Cost is a factor in the lives of many people so we mention it right up front. When choosing a dating site look at the fee. Is it monthly, quarterly or yearly and can you afford it.

2. Look for the trial offer, be sure and keep track of the expiration date. You will be billed at the end of the trial automatically if you do not cancel.

3. Next consider the reputation of the site, this is true for both a free and paid membership. You are putting information about yourself on their site so they need to be trusted.

4. Are benefits important to you, free dating sites do not have an up front fee to join and let you view photos and profiles but with limited benefits.

5. What does each site specialize in and is that important to you. Some are the best at exact matching. Others boast a very high number of members. Still others specialize in matching by location. You have to decide which of these mean the most to you.

6. Niche dating sites can be good as well. If you are a senior citizen look for a site that has things for seniors to do. If you are Jewish find a site that caters to Jewish members. Speed dating sites let you quickly meet people that gives you more opportunities, and so on.

7. Is the site easy or hard to get around in? If you become a paid member you want to be able to quickly and easily access profiles and information. This is part of the benefits a paid membership can offer.

8. You do get what you pay for on various dating sites. Well known sites spend money on national advertising and will pass that cost on to it's members. But they will have more profiles to choose from.

This is 8 dating site tips to keep in mind. Only you know if price is more important than features or benefits. Use the internet to your advantage and check out as many different dating sites as possible.

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Dating Services – What To Look For?

When you look at dating services on the internet there are certain things that you want to look for. They are are easy to find as there are a lot of them out there. However, deciding which one you want to join is not so easy. You don't want to waste your money only to find out that you picked the wrong one.

So what are some things do you want to look for when you are picking the perfect dating service for you? Let's see!

One: How many members do they have on their dating service? This is something that you will want to know because this will tell you how many people there are that you can meet and possibly date. It only takes one, but finding that one is not always as easy as it sounds.

Two: Do they do a background check on their members? This is something that not all of them do. You may not feel comfortable about joining one that does this. However many people want to know the background of someone before they date them.

Three: Do they have a system set up to help you find someone that you are compatible with? Not all internet dating services provide this. However, this can make it easier for you to find someone that you have something in common with. This can make it easier to find a special someone that much faster.

Four: Do they allow you to post a profile and if they do how much information can you put on there? There are some dating services that will only let you have a small paragraph about yourself. Others will let you get into more detail. How much detail you give out is up to you. However, the more information that they allow their online daters to give, the easier it will be to find someone that you want to date.

These are just a few things that you want to find out. You can sit down and come up with a list of things that an internet dating service might provide or do a little research. Then figure out what you think is important in a dating service.

This will make it easier for you to figure out which one you want to join. This will also make for a better online dating experience. By knowing the dating service and what they provide you will be able to rest easier and enjoy yourself more.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

4 Useful Online Dating Tips To Make Your Date Successful

Online can be different than it is off line, there is an element of trust that you need to have going in. Can you believe everything you read in a profile or that you hear on the phone before your first date. Trust is a big factor when it comes to online dating.

Here are 4 online dating tips to keep in mind as you get to the person you may soon be dating.

1. Keep The Conversation Simple

This is a must when you are dating online. You can not get to know them if you have trouble carrying on a conversation. Be yourself and ask them questions to get the conversation started. Also be prepared to answer some questions about yourself. By doing this the conversation will flow easily. This is also a good way to find out what you want to know about them to see if you want to date them in the future.

2. Do Not Be Afraid To Flirt A Little

This may sound a little crazy at first, but it is important when you are dating online. It is also much easier online than it is face to face with someone. Have some fun with it. Flirting is a part of the dating game both online or off. Plus flirting creates a curiosity about each other that makes you want to get to know them better.

3. It All Starts With Your Online Profile.

The screen name and profile that you put online in your profile tells people about you. The more information that you give them the more others will know about you. You can deal in generalities without divulging to much personal info at first.

Your profile should be written to accentuate your positives. This is what people use to decide if they want to date you.

4: You Are What You Are

Be yourself no matter what. This is one of the most important things that you can do. You are not trying to impress anyone. You are dating online to find that special person that you want to be with. Don't lie or feel self conscious about online dating because there are people wanting to find you as much as you want to find them.

These are just a few useful online dating tips that you want to use when you are looking for someone special. Be yourself and trust your instincts and you will soon be on a date.

Monday, October 29, 2007

How To Choose The Right Online Dating Service

Once you start looking for the right online dating service you will quickly notice a few things. In this article we will look at how to search the internet for a dating service and how to determine what is the most important features to you.

First of all you will quickly find that not all dating websites are created equal. What is important to you may be different to somebody else. Because of all the success stories relating to online dating you can be encouraged that you could soon be one of them.

One of the best things about online dating sites is you are able to do your searches based on hobbies, looks, age, income, education, location, religion, many more.

Another great thing about searching for an online dating service is you get to do it in the comfort of your own home. The dating scene does not work for a lot of people because it happens in bars. Going through an internet dating service gives you more control and will let you proceed at your own pace.

Personality matching is a term that is rising in popularity thanks to online dating sites. If you go to servcies like Great Expectations, PerfectMatch.com. and Yahoo Personals you will find they offer personality matching allowing you to more closely find a person who may be similar to you in how they think.

This will allow you to be more comfortable in the early stages of online dating because you will not be at a loss for things to talk about. If you like sports and music you will know that they do as well. If you like to travel and they are travelers you will be able to talk for hours about where you have been and where you want to visit someday.

Because of the number of online dating services, it can get confusing on who to try first. There are literally thousands of online dating services. Many have trial offers that let you check them out and see if they work well for you.

Certainly the more well known ones like eHarmoney and Match.com are safe bets. You might find ones with a more local feel to them which is good to be able to find a person closer to where you live. Do not be afraid to check out smaller ones as well.

The right online dating service is going to take a little leg work on your part, but if you are willing to spend some time you can find one that offers what you are looking for.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

What Are Active Singles and How Do You Join Them

Active singles is a group of people who like to do things outdoors. The internet is bringing this group together in the world of online dating. When you think about it this makes sense for 4 reasons.

1. These people are active. Not everyone who is looking for a date is an active single. Some people like to read. Others like to go to movies or concerts. They could be active as well, but active singles would rather be outside doing things than just about anything else.

Have you ever met someone who had nervous energy to burn. This is an example of an active single who really needs a partner just like them who has the energy to keep up with them 24 hours a day.

2. Active singles do not have time to meet their perfect mate. Do you know why? The reason why is they are too active to go to social meeting places or nightclubs. These people would rather go horseback riding or square dancing. They might be fishing one day and hiking the next.

This makes it hard to meet people. By joining an online community of other active singles now they do not have to waste time finding out they are not compatible with someone else.

3. They are looking for someone with a common interest. This is really a great way that internet dating services match people together that have a good time with each other's company.

An active single that enjoys going to baseball games will have much more fun on a date with someone like them than they will with someone who likes to work on cars. There is always someone for you, but you just have not met them yet. An online dating service can really help with this.

Joining an internet dating service that has a community just for active people is very easy to do. You need to develop your online personal that describes a little about yourself.

This will lead them to your profile where you can go into depth about what you like to do and a little more about yourself. Of course you want to include a good quality photo as well.

If you are an active single looking to meet other active singles to date you owe it to yourself to join an online dating service and see what it holds in store for you.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Why Do Fitness Singles Need Help Finding A Date

If you are a fitness buff, sports fan, single and looking for a dating partner, then you are going to be classified as a fitness single. This is a narrow phrase used to describe sports and fitness enthusiast who is entering the online dating world.

Why would someone who is as active as this group of people is need help finding someone to date? Here is 3 reasons why.

1. They are busy people. People who are very active in their professional and personal life do not have time to go out to parties and bars trying to meet people. Joining an online dating community makes perfect sense for them because the are maximizing their time allowing them to be more productive in all areas of their lives.

Many fitness singles lead a very busy lifestyle. They have day timers and know what they are doing and when they are doing it most of the time. So it is with finding a date.

2. They do not want to leave meeting the right person to chance. This makes perfect sense as well. By joining an online dating service that caters to other fitness singles they are able to zero in and find a match for their own lifestyle.

Being able to search profiles online for other fitness singles is fantastic for them because they are not wasting time trying to find the right person with people who will never be right for them.

3. They want a sport specific match. If you are a fitness single who loves to water ski, you are probably not a good match for someone who loves to play softball. You are looking for a fitness single to do things with. This type of online community really is match specific down to finding an exact mate who loves to do what you do.

There are so many fitness and sports related activities to do that you are bound to find a person to do them with.

This is the great thing about the internet. You can register online and become a member. When you place your profile you get to list your interests and what things you like to do. When someone goes online and sees you have the same common interest as them you have a potential dating partner.

This is just 3 reasons why fitness singles turn to online dating. You may have others. Regardless this is turning into a fantastic community of people with the common love of sports and staying in shape.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Finding The Perfect Match At A Fitness Singles Dating Site

Online dating sites are great for a number of things, but perhaps the most enticing facet is that you can find someone who has similar interests as you. Whether you are looking for fitness singles, sports fanatics or movie lovers, dating sites online allow you to scroll through and pick and choose.

A majority of the online dating sites have features allowing members to place profiles, pictures, videos and much more. Because of this feature, you can read up on various people and get to know someone without actually knowing them. This is where you can screen people and strike up a conversation with someone you have similar interests with.

You can opt to go to a general online dating service such as match.com, but you may not get the exact results you are looking for. You will certainly have a much larger base of people to look through and talk with. But if you are looking for a particular facet, such as fitness singles, you are probably better off going to a specific online dating site.

There are several athletic dating sites and fitness dating sites that you can look through. This will allow you to talk with people who are interested in fitness and athletics. No longer do you have to worry about scrolling through and finding one person who is fit and interested in athletics. Everyone in these sites have a passion for what you are looking for.

Some sites will require you to pay a membership fee while others are completely free of charge. There are benefits to joining a free site and a paid site, but it is solely up to you as to what you decide. Regardless, make sure that you have access to member's profiles so that you can find someone who you feel you may have a connection with.

The last piece of advice I can give you is have fun with it. The great thing about online dating sites is that there is no pressure. You do not have to worry about saying the wrong thing or looking stupid since you are talking with the person online. It is a calm and casual setting which is perfect for getting to know someone that has similar interests as you.

Finding that special someone is much easier when you can talk to several different people with similar interests. Going to a fitness singles website gives you the opportunity of a lifetime. Everyone on the site is interested in fitness and athletics and typically are looking for someone else interested in fitness as well, which is you. So jump on the opportunity of a lifetime and find that special someone.

Monday, October 15, 2007

5 Benefits To Online Dating Sites

Finding the right person is not the easiest thing to do, but online dating sites can certainly make things a little easier. They allow you to get to know someone better before actually coming into contact with them. And many allow you to view different people's interests and hobbies before you even begin talking with them. Here are 5 benefits to online dating sites.

1. Cheap

Although this may not be a big concern to everyone, online dating sites are typically fairly cheap. At least for the time being, it allows you to get to know someone without having to spend an arm and a leg going out to dinner and a movie. Some sites are completely free while others do require a small fee to become a member.

2. Profile

Many dating sites have profiles of all of the members on the site. As long as you are a member yourself, you can scroll through and view different people's profiles to find people you are interested in. You can find people that have similar interests, hobbies, and the right looks for your tasting. It makes it much easier to strike up a conversation when you know interests the person.

3. Advanced profile features

To help people get to know you better, there are several features that you can include on your profile. The first thing you will want to put up is a quality picture of yourself so people know what you look like. Some sites allow you to put as many pictures as you want and make a photo album. You may even be able to include a video album with various videos you have. And of course you have to include your hobbies, interests, favorite movies, music and so on.

4. No more awkward first dates

There is nothing worse than an awkward first date with awkward silences. Online dating sites allow you to view someone's profile and have a casual conversation with them. Since it is not face to face and generally is instant messenger, you do not have to worry about awkward silences. You can say whatever comes to mind and have fun getting to know people.

5. Date at all times of the day

Online dating sites give you the ability to date someone at any time of the day. There are no specific times you have to meet someone at a restaurant and you certainly do not have to pick up the date or wait for your date to pick you up. You can log on to your account from the comfort of your home and start talking instantly to whoever you choose to.

Online dating sites are perfect for getting to know someone. Eventually you will want to ask the person out on a real date so that you can meet them in person. But dating sites allow you to casually get to know someone with no pressure.

Friday, October 12, 2007

How To Narrow Down Your Online Dating Service Choices

The internet is filled with hundreds of online dating services to choose from which becomes a bit intimidating. With so many choices it is difficult deciphering one from another and picking out the strong points in each site. But there are a few things you can do to narrow down your choices and find the right online dating service for you.

The first thing you want to do is keep your options open. Because there are hundreds of sites to choose from there is nothing forcing you to agree to one site. Take the time to research into some of the different sites and see which one catches your attention. You may find one that stands out and is worth trying out.

One thing that can help you narrow down your online dating service choices is deciding how specialized you want the site to be. There are some services that are extremely large and will give you a wide selection of people to talk with. While there are more people to choose from, there will also be more people that do not interest you. If you know what you are looking for, it may be best to go straight to a specialized dating service.

The next thing to look into is paid services versus free services, and they both have their benefits. The great thing about free services is that they are free. It allows you to try out several different services and decide which one you enjoy the most. The downside is that free online dating sites are not nearly as protected as paid services.

Paid sites are typically extremely safe making it more difficult for creepers to hide out. Because you are screened prior to becoming a member, it makes the overall site much safer for everyone. In turn, this gives members more access to other member's profiles so that you can learn more about them.

When looking at the features of the different sites, try to determine how many different ways you can contact other members. If it is a paid site and you can only email, it probably is not worth the money. Some features you may find on a site include email, instant messenger, chat rooms, and video introductions.

Finding the right online dating site is not the easiest thing in the world to do. But taking the time to look into as many sites as possible will allow you to find the right one for you. And before you know it, you will be on your way to finding that special someone on an online dating service.

Monday, October 8, 2007

5 Dating Service Myths To Be Wary Of

As with everything in life, there is always a contradictory or someone spreading myths about something. All over the internet you will find dating service myths that you should be wary of. While there are concerns and specific things you should be cautious of, there are other facets that are bogus.

Here are 5 dating service myths to avoid.

1. Dating services are not worth the money

The problem that people have with this statement is that there are many free services to choose from as well. While there are pros and cons to both free and paid services, it is far from a waste of money. By paying for a dating service, you often times receive more features and will be more secure because of an enhanced screening of members.

2. Online dating is not safe

Online dating will be what you make of it. Most sites do display your profile to other members, which means display what you want to be seen. If you do not want people knowing where you live or what your phone number is, then simply do not place these pieces of information on your profile. If you begin to connect with someone and feel you can trust them, then you can give this information to them through email.

3. Dating services are for losers

This is far from the truth. Online dating services can be a great way to get to know someone before you actually get to meet them. So many people go through boyfriends and girlfriends weekly because it is difficult to find the right person. Dating sites allow you to talk with different people and find someone that has similar interests. After you have gotten to know them, you can arrange a time to meet them and become even closer.

4. Dating services are not actual dates

While dating services are not what many people consider real dates, they are a way for you to set up a date and get to know others. If you think about it, the purpose of a date is to get to know someone better and develop a connection. Although you may not be doing the typical date scene with a movie and dinner, you are still getting to know someone and further developing your relationship.

5. You cannot find love

There are hundreds of thousands of people that have found true love on the internet on a dating site. Many people start out on the internet and move on to a date in person to get to know each other even better. Ultimately, you will get what you put into the experience. If you are timid or do not believe you can find love, you probably will not. But if you believe in it and try to get to know several different people, you can and will find that special someone.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Can You Honestly Find Active Singles Online?

You would think it would be difficult to find active singles online because they are online. When most people think of active, they think of hiking, working out, playing sports, and staying busy. Most people do not consider sitting in front of the computer as being active. But you would be surprised at how easy it can be to find active singles online.

Going to active singles and fitness dating sites can be a great way to meet people that have similar interests as you. You will typically find that these dating sites are not filled with people that are constantly online. The reason for this is that they are out doing things and staying busy. But all it takes is one time to strike up a conversation and reel in the person.

As soon as you meet someone and have a casual and exciting conversation, you can set up a time to talk with them again. With many online dating sites, you can email them, instant message them, or give the person your phone number to talk with them. Regardless of how you get in contact with them, make sure to set up a time to talk again.

Because active singles are busy, it is not always easy to keep in touch with someone after you have talked with them just once. But if you show interest and express yourself, you have a much better shot at talking with them again. The results will be based off of what you put into the overall experience.

During the second conversation, talk about what kinds of things the person enjoys doing and what hobbies they have. This can be a great way to set up a date in person if you are interested in the activity as well. Active singles dating sites are great for setting up dates in person. Most everybody on these sites have similar interests and love being active.

Although I have said that it can be difficult to get in contact with active singles because they are always busy, this does not mean that every person on the site is on once every month. Sometimes you will run into people that get on every day at a certain time, but just for a short period of time. Be careful of trying to set up a date in person too quickly, because this may startle the other person. Take it slow and get to know the person first.

While it may be hard to believe, active singles dating sites can be a great way to find a special someone with similar interests and hobbies as you. As long as you are clear as to how you feel about them and take your time, you will be on your way to finding an active single worth your time.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Online Dating Services

Social networking has made the internet what it always wanted to be, a social community. A place where people irrespective of their location could meet up, chat, share ideas and speak to each other. Social networking may have sparked off a revolution, but even before social networking there were forms of socializing available online, the most basic of course being chatting and with the increase in bandwidth over the past few years, video conferencing and voice chat. Although all these methods did help bring people together and are no doubt pioneers in the social networking revolution in their own right, what is largely ignored and is no doubt a silent hero is online dating.

Online dating services has been around for a considerable amount of time, and some people attribute social networking sites to online dating sites, than the other way around. After all online dating sites have been around for nearly 10 years. In 2004 a survey was carried out, and it was found that nearly $500 million was spent by people in the United States on online dating and match making sites alone. Such is the impact of online dating sites today. Although no one can clearly pinpoint which was the first online dating site however, there are few sites that have excelled at match making and online dating. A list of the above mentioned sites is pretty irrelevant at the moment as there are newer sites that are coming up everyday and all it takes is a novel idea to make the next big internet dating site.

Today online dating is not just a pretty profile or a interesting punch line bought together, there are so many aspects to an online dating site that its almost impossible to encompass all the features that make up a great site, however there are a few things that a good online dating site should have:

Chatting

The most basic requirement for any communication online is chatting, depending on the site you have signed up for there is almost always an option to chat with other registered members. Chatting enables you to share ideas, interact freely with other members of the site. Most sites however actually charge an additional fees for accessing features like chatting, but if you look around you might find a site that actually allows you to chat with other members for free. It would also make sense to point out that there are certain rules and etiquette, that come with chatting with other people online. It would be pertinent to read through a list of chatting etiquette just to put up a good front when you are interacting with prospective dates online.

Voice Chat

Well this might sound a little bit of a cliché, but a sexy voice goes a long way. The impact that voice chat has had on online dating is immeasurable, almost all sites today offer voice chat with other members. Well there is a simple fact that is undeniable, voice chat allows you to express yourself much better. You can't come across as funny, witty, or even sarcastic if need be by chatting alone.

Although voice chat has made life easier for people who hate typing, or are slow at typing. There are a couple of downsides to voice chat, the first is that not all internet connections on the planet have high bandwidth, this means that not every internet connection will allow voice chat. So while you might find voice chat fun, at times it can be frustrating. Not to mention that you might not always have the smartest things to say. Say what one will, voice chat has so many advantages that the disadvantages mentioned are just a small part downside of an otherwise brilliant aspect of online dating.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Online Dating: Getting Started Despite the Unknown

Why is it that so many people avoid online dating? After all, if you are struggling to meet others this may be your best bet. If you are like most people, the reason that you are avoiding online dating is because the unknown is a bit scary. While this is a valid concern, you need to get past this so that you can really benefit from what online dating has to offer. Believe it or not, there are millions of people who would rather meet others online as opposed to doing so in person.

Getting past the unknown jitters is something that you can do if you put your mind to it. The most important thing to remember is that since you will be meeting others online, there is no point in worrying about face to face rejection. This is a problem when asking somebody out in person, but online you never have to deal with this. You might not get a date with every person you chat with, but at the same time you know that the rejection will be less embarrassing because it will not be a face to face put down.

Once you are familiar with the online dating scene you will begin to feel better about what you are doing. The unknown circumstances of online dating bother a lot of people because they have never encountered them before. But once you meet some people online and begin to get used to the atmosphere, there is no longer any unknown factors to deal with. At this point you will have the chance to use the service to your good without having to concern yourself with downfalls that may arise.

There is no reason to be shy about online dating. Even if you have had a tough go of dating in the past, an online experience may be all that you need in order to restore your confidence. When it comes down to it, the unknown of online dating is something that you will get over in a few days. Once you are familiar with the service you are using it will become second nature to you!