Online Dating: Why Should You Try It?

Interested in trying online dating but not really sure if it's for you, or how to even get started? Don't worry, you're not alone. In fact, many people feel a little "strange" when they first get into online dating. After all, just a few years ago few people were looking for dates on the internet and even fewer admitted to doing so.

The good news is that, in just the past couple of years, online dating has exploded around the world, especially in the US and Europe. Millions of people got sick and tired of trying to meet the right person at bars, clubs, and parties. Now they're doing it the smart and efficient way -- online!

With millions of potential matches on the web, you're bound to find a few good candidates who have what you're looking for. Log into any big internet dating web site and you can literally spend hours looking through profiles -- with photos -- of people who live in your area, are in the right age group, have the right hobbies/interests, etc.

One thing that makes online dating so great is that you have complete freedom to search for and contact only those people who appeal to you. No more blind dates and wasting perfectly good Friday nights. Also, you choose the time and place of your dates -- something you can't do with traditional dating services or "speed dating" nights.

In the end, online dating is all about freedom, choices, and comfort. It saves tons of time and minimizes the amount of awkwardness usually involved in searching for and getting to know a knew person. In fact, you don't even have to meet someone face-to-face until you've become "email buddies." Some couples who found love on the web waited weeks or even months getting to know one another through email and phone calls before actually going out on a date. It's great being able to become friends with someone before that first date!

Just about anyone who's single and lonely should definitely consider trying the online dating scene. As long as you're careful and take your time, you don't have much to lose. Just choose one of the popular dating sites, post a profile, and go for it!


Jamie Clark is a researcher and writer for the Date Me Please! blog. To learn more about successful online dating be sure to visit http://datemeplease.blogspot.com/ today!


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Dating Online - The New Way to Meet People

A lot has changed since the days of matchmaking and escorted evenings out. Dating in the 21st century has taken many turns, among these the emerging popularity of meeting partners online.

Online dating has many benefits. The shy dater can open up and get to know a person without having to deal with first-date jitters that often come from fear of the unknown. By the time he or she meets the potential paramour, they have already established a comfort level that allows the date to flow much more smoothly.

At the other end of the spectrum, social butterflies love online dating because of the number of fish in the sea. With so many people to choose from, booking several dates in a short amount of time is easy. Online dating allows you to be discreet, and it also enables you to be choosy. You choose partners based on common interests gleaned from dating profiles. This is an attractive alternative to approaching a potential mate in a bar going on looks alone.

As the online dating community has grown, so too have the number of vendors willing to help you promote yourself. Professional writers and photographers offer services to assist you with your dating profile. They hawk services to help you attract more hits to your online profile, which obviously helps lead to more dating options.

Dating websites vary. Some require a fee to enjoy certain benefits, such as the ability to post a picture or short video. Other dating sites offer free private e-mail accounts and access to thousands of profiles without paying a dime. When engaging in online dating, however, it is important to exercise caution.

Remember that anyone with Internet access has access to these sites. It is virtually impossible for dating sites to weed out the bad seeds; the online dater must take care in setting up dates with strangers. When first meeting face-to-face, choose a public place. Don't divulge too much information until you have a good idea of the person's character. Be careful not to tell too much too soon. With a responsible attitude and an open mind, online dating can be fun, safe, and exciting.

Jeff Lakie is the founder of Dating Resources a website providing information on Dating Online.

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Report: Online dating blowing up in the UK!

Online dating grows 30% within three months

Online dating has grown by more than 30% since December 2005 with nearly ten million unique users seeking partners online during February 2006.

The figures, from Internet research firm ComScore, indicate that the UK online dating market grew 30.9%, representing 9,495,000 unique users across the industry in the month of February alone compared with only 7,254,000 in December.

In terms of brands, DatingDirect.com was the most visited site according to ComScore, with more the one million (1,054,000) unique users per month, an increase of 159,000 increase since December. The figure accounts for a 11% of the industry’s total.

Yahoo! Personals was the second most popular service according to ComScore figures, with 846,000 unique users per month, followed by Loopylove.com (764,000 unique users), and Match.com (762,000) networks.

ComScore Europe provides regularly updated online measurement figures within the Internet industry by measuring both monthly unique visitors and daily figures on an unduplicated basis.

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Online Dating - Stand Out From The Crowd!

It's now a well documented fact that over the last three years, online dating has become arguably the most popular activity on the net. This being the case, how do you stand out from the crowd when you first sign-up to your chosen site? Remember, popular dating sites attract hundreds, and in many cases, thousands of new members every day which makes it all the more difficult for your profile to get noticed by prospective partners with whom you might be compatible.

If you follow these 10 simple steps, I guarantee that your online dating experience will be a successful and emotionally rewarding one:

1. Complete your profile. This sounds obvious doesn't it? Well, you'd be amazed at how many people can't even be bothered to even complete the tick-boxes when creating their on-line identity. If you make it obvious that you couldn't care less how your profile appears to other members, you can't really complain if no-one can be bothered to respond to you.

2. Choose an appealing username. Your 'Username' is your on-line name as opposed to your actual one. Make it snappy and 'fun' and if it says something about who you are, then that'll get you noticed. For example, if you work in a creative field, then something like Mr Creative or ArtLover will reinforce the point.

3. Don't be modest. Remember, you're trying to sell yourself to complete strangers so if you think you're pretty darn attractive, then now is the time to shout it from the roof-tops. Similarly, if your successful in whatever field you work in or if you've been blessed with artistic skills or sporting prowess, then say so.

4. Sound interesting. If you describe yourself using anodyne, bland terms like 'nice person' or 'various hobbies', then these will have no real meaning with anyone who is reading them. Most people are 'nice' and most people have 'hobbies'. Avoid the 'so what' factor at all costs.

5. Omit the negatives. If you're feeling a bit low and lacking in confidence after a recent break-up or messy divorce, then you mustn't convey this in your profile. No-one will want to mail you if you make it obvious that you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. Sound upbeat, confident and happy in your life and you'll find that this will resonate with people who are browsing your details - sound miserable and people will give you a wide berth.

6. No sexual innuendo. This might seem obvious to most of you reading this, but a great many guys actually try and sell themselves using suggestive or inappropriate terminology. If you go down this path, you'll be ignored by everyone else on the site - guaranteed.

7. Upload a photo. This point is absolutely imperative in the online dating marketplace. 95% of people who join dating sites only search for members who have bothered to include a photo with their profile. After all, you want to see what other people look like so it stands to reason that other people will want to know what you look like too. If your pic isn't a particularly flattering likeness, you can always say so in your profile. And don't use an abstract, an image or a cartoon. Only a full facial shot of yourself will get you noticed.

8. Be proactive. Don't just join a site and wait for other people to make contact with you; search for members using your chosen criteria (age/gender/location etc) and when you come across someone with whom you think you might be compatible, then write to them and tell them why. If you're serious about finding romance at your dating site of choice, then don't sit around waiting for Mr or Miss Right to drop in your lap.

9. Write great emails. This rule particularly applies when you're mailing someone for the first time to introduce yourself. Don't just say 'I like you, please write to me', take a few moments to respond to specific points in the profile of the person to whom you're sending a message. If you come across as interested and interesting, you're message is more likely to generate the kind of response that you're hoping for.

10. Log-in regularly. On most dating sites, eg, CupidNights.com - a London dating site, when you log-in to your account pages, your profile will automatically move to the top of the search listings making it that much easier for other people to notice it. Also, the more often you visit the site, the more you'll be able to keep up to speed with the latest members, any one of whom could be just the person you're hoping to meet.

So there you have it - none of the above is rocket-science, just plain common sense. So when you join the millions of singles worldwide who are embracing the online dating revolution, make sure that you stand out from from the crowd and a new and exciting romance could just be a mouse click away!
About the Author

Jon White is the founder of http://www.CupidNights.com - a London dating site and the most successful geo-targeted dating site in Europe.

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Top Dating Tips

I just found an interesting article on the subject of dating tips. Here's a few of them...

* Get prepared for dating. If you really want to succeed in the dating game, decide who you are looking for, do your research and be ready to commit to dating. Half heartedness won't work. Also prepare for some let downs along the way but don't take dating too seriously either.

* Get your act together. Begin a regime of looking your best. Join a gym, read health magazines, get fit and start a diet. Get your hair cut or styled and begin a new regime of good grooming or beauty treatment. Though it will not find you a date in itself, you will feel a million times more confident about yourself.

* Go shopping and treat yourself to new clothes and even a whole new look. Get your image right, one that you can manage and live with, but one that flatters you. Don't go overboard and look like someone you are not but maybe its time to throw out those tired jeans, old sweaters or cardigans and spruce yourself up. People appreciate appearance.

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Date Me Please.... really!!

Hi. This blog is all about dating. If you're like me and looking for love online (or offline) you might find something you like.

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