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How to Find the Best Internet Dating Service for You

Dawg — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:29:45 +0000

Many people seeking love, romance and companionship online ask the question, "What is the best internet dating service?"

Indeed, is there a way to determine whether or not a dating service will help you meet your long-term (or even short-term if that's what you want) partner?

There are virtually all types of dating sites. To determine the best one for you, you will have to narrow down your search. Actually the question should be "what is the best dating internet service for me (meaning you)?"

First, you should know what you want. Are you looking for a long-term or short-term relationship? Are you looking for fun of the adult genre? Are you looking for a potential marriage partner? Answering these questions is what will help narrow down the field and find the right dating site.

Here is a small list of categories of dating sites you will come across:

General or popular dating sites: These are profile based sites, meaning that you will be required to post a profile of yourself and often answer multiple choice and/or essay questions. These types of dating sites cater to virtually all interests. If all you want is a partner, short-term or long-term, or a relationship with the potential for getting long-term somewhere down the road, this may be the right site for you.

Matchmaking or matrimonial dating sites: These are for people seeking marriage or a long-term relationship. Matchmaking sites are usually personality-based, as they do the matching for you (you can also do your own matching) with potential compatible partners, based on your personality profile. Matrimonial sites are more or less like matchmaking sites, but are designed for people whose religion or culture does not allow for open dating (where dating is taboo).

Special-interest dating sites: These are for people who seek partners who share an interest such as culture, religion, ethnicity, body type, or passion among other things. Examples are biker dating, Christian dating, big women dating, speed dating, dog lovers etc.

As you can see, the only way to find the best internet dating service for you is to first know what you want. Once you narrow it down, get a free trial with at least two or three sites of similar category and test them out. And just by the way, social networking sites are not dating sites. If you are serious about finding a partner, go to a real dating site.

Dating Site With More Women Than Men

Dawg — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:38:42 +0000

The typical dating site is expected to have a larger number of men than women. This is almost always the case except for matchmaking sites such as eHarmony and Perfect Match. Is it because women are more likely to be seeking a serious relationship than men and therefore? I have no idea. But one dating site based in the UK appears to have the exact opposite problem: too many women and few men.

The Dating Site Where 80% Of The Members Are Women!
It sounds unbelievable, but it's true. There is a dating website where a staggering 80% of the members are gorgeous women!
And there are now so many women at the DiamondDaddy.com sugar daddy dating site, that they are launching a major new advertising campaign just to attract eligible single men!
A DiamondDaddy.com representative said: -
'Our site has always had a slightly higher proportion of women than men. However, we have had so many beautiful women signing up recently, that we need a specific marketing campaign to redress the balance.
Women tell us that they like our website as they tend to find more successful men than they do on standard dating websites. But for single guys, a site with this many women has to be a dream come true.
Our message is simple. If you an eligible single guy, DiamondDaddy.com will give you the very best chance of meeting the gorgeous woman of your dreams!' See original story

It is interesting to note that the site is a millionaire and sugar daddy dating site. In their own words, the site is an “exclusive millionaire & sugardaddy dating site”. Maybe that’s why the male of the species is scarce. There are only so many millionaire males out interested in find a date online. But if you ask me, more women is better than more men anytime.

Match.com Dating Site Expands To China

Dawg — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:36:19 +0000

Arguably, Match.com is the pioneer of online dating and the largest dating site on the web. The site has also been on the forefront of research and development, always coming up with new features to benefit its users. Match has also been growing phenomenally, both naturally and through mergers and acquisitions. Now it appears they are expanding into China.

Match.com, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI), announced that it has acquired a 20% interest in Zhenai Inc., a leading provider of online matchmaking services in China. Terms of the investment are not being disclosed at this time.
Launched in 2005 by Dr. Song Li, Zhenai provides integrated Internet and telephone matchmaking services to China’s rapidly growing single population who are looking for long-term relationships. Zhenai has established a large and growing user base of over 30 million registered members that have the ability to create their own personal profiles, search or browse for member profiles, and communicate with members through the Zhenai.com website. Most distinctly, Zhenai commands especially high subscription rates due to subscribers’ access to over 1000 professional matchmakers at Zhenai’s call centers who are available to provide subscribers with advice and consultation throughout the dating process.
“Given the rapid growth in China’s online personals market, we felt that Zhenai was the best opportunity for Match.com to further expand our global footprint by partnering with a local market leader,” said Greg Blatt, IAC, CEO. “With a strong management team led by Founder, Chairman, and CEO Dr. Song Li, we believe that Zhenai will continue to flourish as the Chinese online personals market expands and we are excited for the many opportunities that this investment brings." See original stoy

Among other Match.com acquisitions and mergers include OKCupid.com and Yahoo Personals. They had also once merged with the now defunct UandI.com. The site claims the highest number of marriages resulting from online matching although eHarmony would beg to differ.

New Dating Site: For People Who Cannot Have Sex

Dawg — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:50:45 +0000

New Niche Dating Site For Those Who Can't Have Sex Launches

The niche dating site thing continues. There is a dating site for anything (or any interest) you can think of and some things you can’t even imagine. One of The latest additions to the niche dating scene is a site for people who can’t or won’t go all the way. Kind of strange, as many today date to get laid first and then relationships follow (it’s just the way it is). This is not that “let’s just be friends” thing which in many cases simply means “I am not interested in sleeping with you”. Maybe platonic relationships still do exist after all.

Okay, to be fair, there are people who can’t go all the way for religious, cultural, psychological, physical, or even personal reasons. The idea is actually not a crazy one but actually a noble one. In fact, the founder of this dating site started it because she is in herself cannot have sex.

Laura Brashier remembers the last time she dated someone. It was about three years ago. Handsome fella from San Diego. He broke it off after a few months, though. By e-mail. He was out of work and said he wasn't ready to date, or some such variation of the "it's not you, it's me" bit.
Brashier was relieved. She liked him, and clearly there was an attraction. But during their whole time together, she dreaded finding a way to tell him her secret. How do you tell someone who might be The One that there's no possibility of going all the way?
Laura Brashier with her cats Sunny, left, and Jenny at her Rancho Santa Margarita home. The animal lover is looking for someone to share her life with. She's even signed up on her own site, 2date4love.com.
"Little did he know it really was me," she said.
Brashier, a hair stylist from Rancho Santa Margarita, has started a dating website for people in her situation -- people who are physically unable to have sexual intercourse or just want to abstain from it, whether it's because of an illness or injury or religious reasons. The site, www.2date4love.com, launched Aug. 1. It invites users to input details about themselves, look for others with similar interests, and be found by them.
In other words, it's just like any other dating site. Except the sex thing has been taken off the table.
"A lot of people have resigned themselves to being alone," Brashier said.
Even without sex, people long for meaningful relationships. Other visitors to the site might just want someone to go to the movies with or a dinner party.
"Once you take sex out of it, people are still looking for companionship," she said. "It's about finding someone to share your sacred space with, to have someone in your life where it's you against the world." See original story

I agree 100% Ms Brashier. Sex or no sex, people still do need companionship. Like any other niche dating site, this one has the advantage of offering people a chance of meeting others who are just like them. There is no better person than someone who has “been there, done that” so to speak to start such a dating site. Hoping the site will be a quality one (I’m not doubting), thumbs up.

Dating Site Kicks Out Ugly Members

Dawg — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:30:11 +0000

Vanity. It's all vanity. Vanity of vanities. I am not a very religious person but I remember those words from Ecclesiastes (that's in the Bible for those who don't know) though not in that order (if my recall is right). The (online) dictionary defines vanity as "excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc." There is a dating site lives up to that definition (at least the appearance part), BeautifulPeople.com, a dating site that claims to be for... you guessed it, beautiful people.

I am not sure whether it's about attention getting, free media publicity or both. But the site appears to get quite a bit of all that. It seems to have started when the site kicked out 5000 people in January of 2010 because they had put on some weight during the holiday season (see our post). Now the same site has been in the news again, having kicked out 30,000 people from the site:

AN ATTENTION SEEKING dating web site called Beautifulpeople.com has warned members, and yes, the media, that it has a virus that has let "ugly" singletons join up.

In a charming press release the firm claims that it has been hit with a "Shrek" virus - you know like the Ogre in the film, which in the past month has let a barrel load of "uglies" join.

"BeautifulPeople.com, the dating and networking community exclusively for good-looking people, has been hit by a virus that allowed 30,000 'ugly' people to invade the site," it said in a statement.

"Normally, everyone must pass a strict 'rating' stage, where existing members vote on whether new applicants are beautiful enough to join the site. But the rating module was brought down last month, allowing anyone - regardless of looks - to be accepted."
It is appalling that such elitist places exist, so why anyone who might previously been been(sic) denied membership would now to choose to join is a mystery. But join they have. Allegedly.

"We got suspicious when tens of thousands of new members were accepted over a six-week period, many of whom were no oil painting," said Greg Hodge, managing director of Beautifulpeople.com.

"We responded immediately, repairing the damage from the 'Shrek Virus' and putting every new member back into the rating module for a legitimate and democratic vote. The result is that we have lost over 30,000 recent members." See original story

Vanitiy of vanities. Need I say more?

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Tips To Find A Dating Site

Dawg — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000

How To Find A Dating Site That Works For You

Trying to find a dating site that is going to help you be successful doesn't always mean running straight to the one that is the most advertised. Different people have different ideas of what dating should be like, how to find a date online, and whom they wish to date. There are plenty of sites specifically geared toward certain personal likes and preferences in order to help increase the chances of you finding that special someone.

Tips To Find A Dating Site - The Decision Between A Free Or Paid Service

You have a choice between free sites and paid sites. While everyone wants to save money, often the free services cannot connect people who have the same interests because their technology is limited. This may sound biased but, just as an example, compare your paid email service with a free email service. Even when a reputable company offers the free email service, often it still falls short of a paid service in terms of customer support and features. In most cases you cannot even call support when you need help, which you can do with a paid service.

Paid websites are definitely worth it because you have so many more features to help you discover the person you are looking for. The whole point is to connect with that right someone. Most of the time that involves using the specialized tools offered on the subscription websites.

Ways To Find A Dating Site - Niche Vs General Dating Services

If you're looking for a specific type of person, you will find that there is a website dedicated to just about any kind of preference you can think of. Some of these include sites for seniors, single parents, military singles, pet lovers and many more. These are often referred to as niche dating sites. There are also general dating sites that cater to all types of dating interests. Adult dating sites also exist for those seeking amorous liaisons. So, which way to go?

In order to find a dating site that is best fit for you, look from inside out. Know the things that are so important to you that your partner must ideally share them or at minimum support you in them. If you have a passion that is really important to you, you may want to go with a niche dating site. If simply want someone to spend time with and possibly get serious down the road, a general dating site might be what you need. But there is a third type.

Some people are seeking a long-term relationship or marriage. If this is you, you should find a dating site that is suited for that purpose. Matchmaking services serve those interested in finding long-term or marriage partners.

Take A Peek Inside The Dating Site With A Free Trial

Being able to browse through a website before you join is always a benefit. Your objective is to find out if there are going to be people that you are interested in and the only way to do that is to take a little tour. This is where a free trial comes in handy.

The services and features that the website offers should be considered when trying to find a dating site of good quality. Some offer email, chatting services including video chat, and other means of communication so that you can stay safely anonymous while you're getting to know someone. Some offer games to help you get to know someone a little better.

Trying to find a dating site should be taken as seriously as you would if you were looking for a matchmaker. Relationships, regardless of how you define them, are serious. When you decide you're ready to start looking for the right one then you're going to want to take that adventure with a sense of seriousness. The website you choose will help determine your success when it comes to finding someone you're interested in. Choosing your website wisely is always a top recommendation.

How to Find YOUR Dating Website

Dawg — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:56:47 +0000

By John Bird (Guest Writer)

Don’t get lost in the online dating swamp, find YOUR site first.

Be under no illusions. The Internet is awash with online dating sites. It doesn’t matter if you are a middle-aged divorced balding Protestant man or a sexually promiscuous overweight woman about to turn fifty-five, there will be a web site for you.

That’s the beauty of online dating. In the real world we trade on first impressions and stereotypes. But to pick the people out of the crowd that are going to be most suited to you, is almost impossible. And there is simply no way of knowing if you will be suited to someone else. The right online dating site eliminates that kind of doubt.

Online dating also does away with discrimination. Each web site is set up to cater for a specific group of people: for example, Over 40s looking for fun; Overweight looking for love; Devoutly religious looking for marriage; Over-excited looking for sexual indulgence.

Rather than discouraging potential dates, your specific preference is your key to membership. It’s like a club and guess what, there’s an online dating club for you and they want you to be a member. Forget lonely nights sitting home alone or even worse, sitting alone in the corner of a bar hoping someone will notice you.

When you sign up to an online dating site, you take the first step towards ending lonely nights and changing your life. It is really important to know what you want from your online dating experience.

If you are a woman in your thirties looking for a real relationship, then there is no point in signing up to a site that caters for the sexually adventurous. Likewise, if you are a man looking to have a good time, there is no point signing up to a site that aims to create marriages.

In real world dating, there is always the temptation to lie about what you really want because people might be put off by that. Online dating eliminates that fear too. Online dating is all about having the freedom to say exactly what you want and having the chance to find the people who want the same thing as you do.

Using a comparison dating site which is a great place to start because you can see at a glance what different sites have to offer in terms of membership numbers, types of users and the various features on offer.

How to Find the Best Personals Sites

Dawg — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:58:45 +0000

There are many ways to discover the best personals sites. These sites will be full of useful information and tips for successful dating. A great site will not only offer some good advice on how to succeed, but also feature some great ways to connect with other people.

Navigation is important. When a site is easy to use and contains some great ways to meet people, it can be a great one to use on a daily basis.

Some people like to go online a few times a day and check the status of there personal site. For this reason, it is important to use a site that is constantly changing their information and updating their look. This is why large database dating site is always the better option.

You see, you don't want to find the same old profiles over and over again especially if you're a frequent user.

While the site doesn't need to be changed everyday, it is helpful to change the style and information presented within the site without changing too much as to throw people off. The change and constant refreshed look, will keep people interested in using the site.

A good site to visit will offer some useful tips and information. There are many ways to use a personals site that some people are not familiar with. When the expectations and general rules are posted, it can help someone manage the social cues of the site.

For example, some people do not know what to say when they send a message to a prospective match. When there is help and advice available, it can help people make positive choices and confident decisions.

When a person wants to add their own profile, the page should be easy as 1, 2, 3 to use and set up. There doesn't need to be piles of information presented to other people, but a general page full of useful points and clever ideas that describe who you are. While some websites over profile pages that are too short, others are too long and take too much time to fill out.

The information asked in a profile page set up should also be creative and fun. When people are searching through pages of possible matches, they will need to find some of the questions funny and interesting. When the page is set up with interesting questions, then there is more room to be creative with the answers.

The exchange of messages between one person and another should be fun. A great site will offer many cool ideas and tricks to send neat messages back and forth. Learning about someone else online, should be a fun and creative experience. That is why a site that focuses on making dating online fun, is a great one to use.

The best personals sites are the ones that people feel the most comfortable using. Profile pages should be fun to create and set up and messaging will also be a treat to engage in. Meeting people over the net is an exciting experience that can be enhanced by discovering the right site.

Next, your choice of personals site is crucial to finding a date. Check out top 10 dating sites for various niches now.

Online Dating Sites Can End Lonely Nights

Dawg — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:05:34 +0000

By John Bird (Guest Blogger)

Did you know that online dating sites can make loneliness a thing of your past…

It may seem like an odd thing to reach out to a computer to end the loneliness in your life. But in the twenty-first century, this is the most logical thing you can do.

Online dating sites have become so prolific that there are few people who haven’t used them. Ask any single in their twenties or thirties if they have used or know someone who has used an online dating site and invariably the answer is yes.

The stigma attached to dating sites comes from the old idea of the lonely hearts section in the newspapers. A person was considered to be truly lonely if they posted an ad here. But those dark days are gone.

Life has changed. People marry older. People get divorced younger. People have children out of wedlock. What was once considered unacceptable is now considered the norm.

And one of those norms is online dating. So if you’re thinking that you’re sad and lonely and resorting to online dating only confirms that, think again. Millions of people all over the world choose online dating for all sorts of reasons and all of them are valid.

In fact, if you’re confidence has taken a bashing, online dating could be the way to restore. First of all when you sign up to an online dating site, you have to think about your positives.

Everyone has something that makes them special and online dating forces you to recognize it. It doesn’t matter what that special thing is and if you can’t think of anything, take some advice from Tyra Banks – fake it until you make it.

Yes, if it makes you feel better, create an alias, the type of person you would be given the chance. Keep your communications mysterious. Be interested in other people. Ask questions. Be active.

Online dating, like anything else requires work. The results you get are totally dependent on the effort that you put in. Expect to spend a few hours every day online. Very quickly, it will be impossible not to feel that you once again have a connection to the world. And who knows, it may not take that long before you have a date either.

If you are totally new to the world of online dating, arm yourself with some insider information before signing up to a site. Check out a date comparison site like 10 Best Dating Sites where you can get info on the best sites and see which one is best suited to you.

Courtney Cox to Promote a Cougar Dating Site?

Dawg — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:16:49 +0000

According to a recent a story on TMZ.com, Courtney Cox has been offered $1 million to promote a site that specializes on cougar dating. Interestingly, Courtney was technically not single at the time of the offer, having just recently separated David Arquette.

Cougar dating services, the opposite of sugar daddy dating services, are popping up all over the internet. Needless to say, they match older women with younger men. Here's an excerpt:

We're told CL believes Courteney's personal "circumstances" -- coupled with the fact that she stars in "Cougar Town" -- make her the perfect candidate.

As far as the contract goes -- Cox would be required to voice 12 radio ads, appear in 4 TV ads, and make at least 30 public appearances for the CL brand ... all within the span of one year.

But there's a catch.

Click here to read the full story