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Yet Another New Dating Site Launches

Dawg — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:28:36 +0000

New Dating Site Emphasizes Safety And Honesty

Yes, a new dating site; seems like they are sprouting like weeds in fertile, well-watered soils. Or maybe the dating site soils are really fertile. However, this one is not a niche dating site. It is more of a general dating site with a different or even unique perspective.

Informeddating.com attempts reduce significantly if not eliminate the one huge problem with internet dating; dishonesty.

You see, people online can become whatever they want to be, knowing they are hidden behind anonymity. Unpleasant surprises are not uncommon when the date goes offline. The guy who appeared young and athletic can show up looking like someone’s grandfather and a lot more rotund. This is one of the things Informeddating.com aims at eliminating for its members as only honest people will be allowed in. But there’s more.

Many personal profiles you will come across in some dating sites may be from people who are no longer active members. Some found partners and moved on. Others long gave up. Yet others may not even be among us. The new dating site guarantees 99% of members’ to be “true and up-to-date plus fun”.

Informed Dating, Inc. performs comprehensive verification on all important objective information people use to select their partners to ensure a no fraud, HIV free, clear criminal background environment.
These verifications include criminal background, HIV test result, race, legal status, marital status/history, highest degree, occupation, height, weight, skin color, children status, personal asset/debt, credit score, personal photos and videos on all members .
Informed Dating, Inc. also offers professional dating video production by local professionally trained filmmakers or videographers, who are verified to legally work here in US and have clear criminal background. These videos make online dating more effective and fun. When you watch a member's video, you feel like you are watching a miniature movie of the member.
On www.informeddating.com, all members are real, and up-to-date, with profile, video, photos are less than 12 months old. There are no fake member profiles, photos, and videos on www.informeddating.com website.
Additionally, to make it easy for people with certain financial status to find each other, www.informeddating.com separates members in 28 different personal asset levels. Members can meet online or meet in person by attending company's well organized local events for matching level members.
To provide more accurate search results, informed dating will do personal quality ranking on each member according to height, weight, body type, spirit, and look. See original story

I am not sure how the site intends to do quality ranking on a member’s “spirit” though.

5 Innovative Features Provided by Online Dating Sites

Dawg — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:04:24 +0000

By Guest Blogger

Online dating sites have become big business in the past couple of years and there are some sites that are separating themselves from the pack by offering unique features to their members. By creating original and interesting services, dating sites can gain both a larger member base while maintaining their edge in popularity within the dating industry. Let’s face it, the market is saturated with cookie cutter dating sites and it has become survival of the fittest. Dating sites are flexing their muscles to attract new customers. Below we’ll take a look at a variety of features that have made some dating sites profitable and successful.

1. Weeding Out Fake Profiles-One of the major complaints from members was the use of fake dating profiles among a lot of dating sites. Members have been asking for a way for sites to weed out these untruthful and fake profiles. Heartbroker is the first generation of dating sites to implement a more social perspective when viewing a profile. It’s more a self-promotion of sorts by having friends and family to write testimonials and rate them on 5 different personality traits. This introduces a level of trust and security for members and makes them feel more comfortable when signing up and filling out a profile.

2. Free In-Browser Chat and Secure Call Forwarding-One site has created social communication tools easy to use, as well as providing them free of charge to their customers. HintCafe brings to the table a way to chat directly inside your browser. Instead of focusing heavily on video and photo profiles, they want to encourage members to judge more on the quality of personality rather than judging on looks. This is a breath of fresh air for some users. They also utilize secure call forwarding that brings together two individuals without having to share sensitive information such as phone numbers. It is security and sociability tools that are wrapped neatly into one great site.

3. Virtual Speed Dating-If you’re a fan of speed dating, then users will enjoy SprintDates.com. Without leaving your home or spending a lot of time, users can log on at a minutes notice and connect with a lot of people. Certainly not boring, this modern video chat tool gives users the chance to get to know potential matches a little better. It’s a new and improved playable form of video chat which carries conveniences among its many advantages.

4. Color Compatibility-Create a site and the masses will come. Niche sites like LoveColors.com utilize a new way to find members ideal match. They help find users perfect match by comparing their aura colors to one another. They are based in Seattle and claim that you can find love and balance based upon a unique spectrum of aura colors. It’s definitely a different type of dating site and a new way of bringing together fruitful relationships. With such a fun way to find love, visit them now to find out what color category you fall into.

5. Anti-Scam Filter-This tool was launched in June 2011 as a way to protect their free members from identity theft and scammers. OpenDatingService.com has actually pre-programmed an anti-scam script directly into their website. They want their members to understand that they care about the vulnerability of their customers and the need to protect members from unscrupulous people. They also offer blog advice on how to avoid potential scams and feature hassle free dating tips.

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.

About How to Date Online and Choosing the Best Dating Sites

Dawg — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:36:21 +0000

Online dating can be a fun way to meet people. And if you have wondered how to date online, relax, it is not hard at all.

The good thing about dating on the Internet is that you can meet people from your area or around the world. Geography is not an issue. It is easy to get started and you can choose the areas in which you view personal profiles.

Paid dating sites may get you better quality results - that is, unless money is really a problem. Why?

Because, by nature, people tend to stop and think before paying for anything, including joining a dating service. This means that they are truly serious and sincere if they have a paid dating site membership. And most will only have one membership and profile.

On the other hand, free sites often contain many profiles from the same person. They do this in an attempt to get more responses but they may be less than sincere. You may also find that some profiles are created by kids who are simply playing on the computer. Spammers who want to advertise a product or service also often use these sites.

Many people may simply want to try things out a bit before joining a paid site. Some may not want to pay until they find out if they will get results or not. Well, there is good news here too: the best dating sites always offer a free trial period so you can try then out before paying.

The first tip on how to date online is about your personal security and safety. You should approach online dating with guarded optimism.

Not all people will be honest when you first meet them. Never give your address or other personal information to someone just because you've been communicating and feel like you know them.

If you choose to meet them in person then meet somewhere you are sure people will be around. You might take someone with you or at least be sure someone knows where you will be.

If you want honest results then you should be honest in your profile. This will allow the person viewing your profile to decide if they want to spend time getting to know you. If you are untruthful on your profile then they will not know who you really are.

There are many great sites available and they offer different incentives to get new members. Some offer help with your profile and some may have private secure phone lines to allow you to talk with a person without revealing your telephone number. Pick a site that you feel is best suited to your needs.

There is no single answer for everyone about how to date online. Many sites offer additional tips for those who have never dated online before. Check out the top dating sites available and choose the one you like the best.

Comparison Sites Play a Key Role in Online Dating

Dawg — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:52:14 +0000

By John Bird (Guest Writer)

Before you make the decision to sign up to and place your dating future in the hands of an online dating site, it’s advisable to first check out an online dating comparison site. Comparison sites exist for a reason. They are there to help you ascertain which online dating site is the best for you.

Typically a comparison will list a number – usually 10 – of the top online dating sites, giving you an idea of the size of its membership and an overview of the various features on a given site. There are lots of comparison sites online, so here we give you a look at the top 5.

First up is a site called Shapley, which was started by an English guy name Anthony Shapely. This site contains lots of articles relating to the dating industry plus links to some of the top dating sites. The site’s comparison chart lists twelve sites including Zoosk, Match, Flirtbox and Plenty of Fish. The chart also gives details on various features offered by the listed sites such as whether or not they have online chat, messaging and advanced matching.

Another comparison site is Date Seeker. This site compares Match, eHarmony, Perfect Match and Lava Life. The detailed chart compares their ease of use, popularity, features and probability of getting a date. It also tells you what region the site covers, which sexual orientation they cater for and what age groups they target.

Online Dating Review gives a detailed comparison chart on the top ten dating sites, including Match, Perfect Match, eHarmony and Spark. The chart gives each site a rating depending on their dating pool potential, site appeal, match and search functions and communication tools.

My Online Dating Service is a comparison site that looks at ten of the most reliable dating sites including Match, Chemistry, Yahoo Personals and Singles Net. It ranks the sites depending on the number of singles available, quality of customer service and online features.

One of the more popular online dating comparison sites profiles ten of the best dating sites including Match, Match Affinity, Dating Direct and Parship. The detailed yet easy to read comparison chart explains the features of each site as well as giving membership numbers and a direct link to each site.

Hopefully you learned more about the concept of dating comparison sites and use it if you need.

Top 5 Most Popular Dating Sites

Dawg — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:38:04 +0000

With thousands of dating sites out there each claiming to be the best, picking one is not an easy task. In this post we shall look at the top 5 most popular dating sites.

Since the list for top dating sites would vary with particular interests, so we are going to be looking at matchmaking and general purpose dating sites. Other niches such as adult dating, hobby, ethnic, and religion-based require a different post.

Top 5 Most Popular Dating Sites List

Following is our list of 5 most popular dating sites. All links open in a new window.

1. Match.com: This would easily qualify as the most popular in that it has the perhaps largest database of singles (and growing). In fact, you have to be very specific when searching singles on Match.com as you could find yourself browsing endless profiles. Match.com has been at the forefront of innovation as far as dating service features go, and is the site other dating sites like to copy. This should be one of your first stops if not your first. Free 7 days trial.

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2. Yahoo! Personals: This is one of the more established dating sites and without a doubt one of the most popular. After all, with a name like Yahoo!™ you can’t go wrong. As would be expected, their search feature is superb. The site is clean and easy to navigate. The membership database is huge, with millions of members (I can’t give an exact figure as it changes all the time) and thousands more join daily. Free 7 days trial.

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3. eHarmony: This is a matchmaking site for those seeking a serious relationship or marriage. The site boasts the highest number of online matches resulting in marriage. Their signature 29-dimension personality profile is designed to help you find the most compatible singles and is offered free.

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4. Perfect Match: PerfectMatch.com has been featured in several movies and TV shows including Oprah, Live with Regis and Kelly, Must Love Dogs and Superman Returns. This is a matchmaking site for people seeking a serious relationship or marriage. They are not as heavily advertised as their biggest competitor, eHarmony (above), but they obviously get lots of free publicity through movies, TV shows etc. PerfetMatch matches you up with compatible singles based on your personality profile (offered free).

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5. FriendFinder.com: So far we’ve talked about dating sites for singles seeking more or less serious relationships: this is the exception. FriendFinder is a fun-based dating site and makes no apologies for it. If you’re seeking for the fun type of relationship, or weekend liaisons, you will find good company here. Just about anything goes on FriendFinder, though they do offer an adult sub-site for those interested on adult relationships. They offer a free trial so you can test the site before committing.

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Tips on Selecting the Best Internet Dating Service

Dawg — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:12:50 +0000

Are you looking for the best internet dating service? Those that are embarking on such a process are making the right decision because you never want to settle for second best.

Sure, there are a number of solid dating sites out there and some may prove to be more appealing to you than others. So, which one do you select?

To arrive at such a conclusion, you need to consider a number of different factors that will allow you to pick the best internet dating service for your own individual needs. This is why it is helpful to weigh some criteria associated with making a proper selection.

Any site that screens its members to validate age and identity and marital status is helpful. No, not all of the sites out there have the time, effort, or funds to perform a background check. But, they can install terms and services that will dissuade dishonest people from getting involved with the site.

When you sign up with an internet dating service, you want to be sure there are no devious people on the site. Granted, you can't keep all the people like this out, but you can eliminate a large number of them.

Cost is always a factor in selecting the best internet dating service. When the price on the site is fair and delivers a quality result that is comparable with the fees charged, you know you have signed on with a reliable service. You may even have signed on with the best of the best.

Reading reviews, message boards, and forums that provide clear and detailed information on a number of quality internet dating service sites is most definitely advisable. There are quite a number of solid online resources that provide clear and detailed info on the many services out there (hint, you're reading one such resource). Those that have traveled the road before you can often be a great source of insight.

Of course, you can also travel the road yourself in a limited way. There is no better experience than personal experience. That means you can get a true gauge of the value of a particular site based on your personal dealings with it.

The best way to do this in a non-committal manner entails signing on for a free trial period. The best internet dating service sites will offer a free trial period. It makes proper business sense and allows the consumer to make an effective decision with little effort.

Finding the best internet dating service is not as tough as some assume. You just need to apply a few simple and basic criteria to the selection process. This will definitely help yield the result of signing on with the right service for your own individual needs.

So which dating sites best fits your needs? Find the best sites catering for different needs and interests at Top 10 Dating Sites now.