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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Online Dating And Social Networking Sites

The term social networking has gained the popularity over the past few years. Bebo and Myspace were the popular social networking sites, but later Facebook took the place. Now a days, Facebook has millions of new users signing up everyday. The biggest benefit of facebook is that it is totally free of cost so, it is exploded in the popularity. This social networking website provides the same wide range of choice which the dating agencies perform, with the capability to search for the profiles and to check the profile pages which are user friendly with the pictures of the individual user. It would appear in a way that these social networking sites overlap in the target audience, same is the relation between the internet dating and social networking. Either complementary or in conflict. How does the popularity of any social networking site like facebook can affect the franchise of internet dating?
One aspect of the social networking which is very complimentary to the internet dating is the capability of the users of internet dating to use facebook as a medium to check the legitimacy of those people with whom they talk to. While it is fairly simple to create a fake profile on any dating website with using fake pictures in it, If an user can show his/her active facebook account with several friends to those people, then it would be easier to prove the dating profile as authentic.
The main difference between these two is the cost issue. As Facebook is totally free, majority of the people would choose to use this social networking site over any paid website meant for dating. It is a great challenge which the dating websites face from the social networking websites. But the dating agencies usually offer a more buffed up service, specifically aimed at those users who are searching for their soul mate or partner. On the other hand, social networking sites like Facebook is multi-purpose, so the users who are searching for their soul mate can easily bump into the other users who are not at all interested in any kind of romantic relationship.
The paid dating services are also able to provide an adult dating service to the users to discuss the sexual matters candidly and so that the partners can find out their partners according to the sexual compatibility. Social networking websites do not allow this service as these are completely family service. So, in this context, two separate services accompany one another very nicely as one can look after the individual in the sexual capacity while another looks after the individual in a family oriented context. So, the conclusion is that despite being so different in nature, these two sites can coexist really well.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Should One Make A Video For The Online Dating Profile?

To draw others attention to the online profile is one of the ways which can help one to get more dates and more contacts from any online dating site. Including a video link to any profile can be counted as one of the methods to make the profile exclusive and its an opportunity for the profile owner to explore his/her likes or dislikes, personal profile and most importantly the types of people he/she is looking for as possible matches. It also provides other online dating site users opportunity to see the video and to know that person from a different point of view. It also widens the ways of social conversations.
But there are few questions which come to the mind about this action-posting video to any online dating site like e harmony. If someone has just get started in the online dating websites or if one is lazy or if one has criterion like- wish to meet fitness singles or black people meet, it would make them out of their comfort zone. Some people also think about the privacy matters in online dating profiles like eharmony and match.com. But if you consider the expert's advice, it can be a great idea which one must try.
But there are few things one must keep in mind while creating a online video profile for social conversations. First thing, the video should be similar to the written profile. Keep the video focused about yourself and your interests about the possible matches. Try to show a little humor and make the video lighthearted. Basically it would describe who you are as well as your likings to meet with any certain type of people like black people meet or meet with the fitness singles. Never ever disclose your personal information like address or phone number in the video.
Secondly, try to keep the video in a range between 1-3 minutes. This length will be enough to grab the people's attentions. Speak from your mind, don't prepare any script to read off. The former will look more spontaneous.
While being in front of the camera, wear something in which you are comfortable. It should neither be so formal nor be very informal. On the other hand, you can make your dress creative according to any hobby of yours. A semi formal wear will look good.
After recording the video, sign up for a video sharing website's free account and then upload it. After that add it to your profile in any online dating site like eharmony.
The last part is the privacy of your video. You can choose the settings according to your wish and can also make the video very private any only for some selected viewers.
So, now your video is on the go. Start having fun with online dating.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

How Matches Are Made In The Online Dating Sites?

Using online dating websites can open up many chances to meet with new people, to build up new relationships and even to get married. Once you have signed up any online dating profile, and uploaded your profile picture, each and every site will come up to you with prospected matches of partners for you.
The online dating sites often advertises the success rates of them. But the question is how matches are made in these online dating websites? Majority of the sites pick up people in random orders and place them in the similar categories. But there are some online dating sites who works on the basis of tests. They ask the users various questions, then the obtained score determines the targeted online match for you.
In another type of online dating sites, the user can expect which aspect is essential for them. The users can rank the choices of them and each of their choices would be provided a corresponding score. The website would decide the best matches on the basis of that score.
According to the experts, the online dating websites which are based on tests, are able to deliver more better results than the other type of online dating sites. The test based sites are able to judge the behavior, the psychological aspects and the factor-in-values when comparing the matches of the users.
There are one more type of online dating website which is most complicated. It uses mathematical algorithms and surveys to find out matches. The algorithms can predict the compatibility between two people and can find out the possibly perfect match for one.
On the other hand, free dating websites match the users profiles on the basis of their location, age, and other factors. Then the users are able to make a choice on the basis of the matches sent by the online dating profile and their profile pictures. Paid online sites are said to be better in match making but not all of them are better. So, be careful while choosing the online dating site.

In other online dating sites, the user could state which attribute is important for them.  They could rank their choices and each would be given a corresponding score.  The accumulated score will help the site determine which matches are best that may interest the user.  Other dating sites make it more complicated.  They use surveys and mathematical algorithms to search for matches.  These algorithms would be able to “predict” compatibility and if a relationship is actually possible.

Filling out the user profile is very important on internet dating sites.  Physical attributes like your height, eye color, weight, and body type are usually the things that people would look for in their possible matches.  Interests and activities and even political and religious beliefs are factored when searching for dates.   In some cultures, online dating sites are not mainly used for finding love matches.  They would prefer having social conversations rather than having a date.
Adding or uploading a photo is another very important step. Online daters should always be careful with the personal identification information that they put in their profiles, like home address, home phone number, full name and employer, and especially the social security number. You can always put a different address close to you and a false ss#.
Online dating sites consider different factors when sending possible matches to users.  For example, men are said to prefer a larger selection of matches belonging in a specific type.  They are also more visually oriented which is why they would prefer responding to women who have attractive photos, also “attractive” is always in the eyes of the beholder so everyone has different tastes.  Women, on the other hand, prefer to have “super matches” sent to them.  These “super matches” are supposed to be perfect matches.  And then there are always some people that don’t even include a photo at all and that’s a huge mistake since most won’t even look any further.
Online dating sites usually include different applications for the members to use.  They would usually have games, online chat, sending emails, calling, winks, instant messaging, emoticons, and sending virtual gifts to create venues where users could connect with other users and build possible relationships.
In the end, it is still the user who would have control. The user is still the one in control when choosing who to connect with, what information to provide and what behavior and attributes are important to them.  Online dating sites only provide avenues and opportunities for people to meet their possible love interests and friends.  It is still up to the user to communicate and build a foundation of a relationship over time. Get involved and don’t be a dud, be pro-active with people

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

How To Date An Unknown Person online?

Starting a conversation with an unknown person for the first time is really a tough task. But when you are in any dating website, you must have to start a conversation with someone to proceed the conversation into a further relationship. Starting a conversation properly is very important to make a better development in the relationship and to end the conversation in a beautiful manner.
In a conversation, it is very important to attract the attention of the partner in any commercial and interesting topic. Breaking the stiffness is another trick of a smooth conversation. Usually the first few minutes of a conversation is really a hard time, after that it is smooth like a cake walk. So, within this first few minutes, try to make that person comfortable, who is there opposite you.
In this blog, we are providing you some basic tips to start the conversation with an unknown people in the dating website.
  • A formal introduction: start the conversation with a formal introduction. It is not at all a tricky task. Then let the conversation flow in the simple manner.
  • Try to compliment the person: To get rid of the stressful situation of starting a new conversation, try to compliment your partner. It would help the person to be relaxed in a short period and it would result in a healthy conversation. Many people say that its hard to compliment a person when she/he is not infront of you. In this case, try to start the conversation with some healthy classic topic.
  • Try to follow some accepted topics: In the first day of conversation, try to stretch the conversation within some accepted topic such as about the condition of the weather,or about any recent news. It would lead to a healthy participation of both of you in the conversation and both of you would get to know some more about each other.
Lastly, as you are communicating through the Internet and cant see each other, so the best possible way to express your emotion, facial expressions and gestures to the person opposite you is to add the emoticons with your written sentences. This way you can make the conversation nicer. Try to crack simple jokes to cheer your partner. You can also say her/him some funny story which you have experienced earlier to keep the situation light

Thursday, September 29, 2011

How To Write An Online Dating Profile


After choosing a online dating site, the next task is to create a dating online. This way you can attract someone online for a serious relationship or for a date.

Creating your user name:
After filling the basic details like sex, age, location on the dating site, the next question comes that what would be the user name?The user name is that name, which would be used in the dating site. Most of the dating sites require unique user name to log in. There are some online dating sites, who ask for the real name of the users. Here, it is necessary for the users to create a fake name as their screen name to ensure the safety. But make sure that you reveal your original name after meeting with your serious date. Only creating an unique profile would not work. You also need to make it personal, interesting and a bit of mysterious to attract more people.

Know how to attract people:
Before starting to create your online dating profile, you need to think what are you looking for in that profile. If you can create your profile according to that, you will be able to attract more people. There are different kind of relationships can be built through these online dating sites. Make sure you have chosen the right category in your profile. This way you can save your time and can get your most suitable dating partner.

Choose the tag line:

Another important thing in your profile is your profile tag line. A tag line helps to introduce your self in front of the unknown people. On another words, tag line is your key to impress or attract anyone. In most of the dating sites, the tag lines are found on the top of the profiles and next to the photo of the users. But some of the dating websites, asks for the tag line to describe the user. So, make sure your profile tag line is crafted well.
You can also use a famous quote or several lines from your favorite poem as your tag line. But try to make it a little unusual. Fun quotes works well in the friendship and dating websites. But be serious in case of serious dating websites.

Make an essay in the profile:

Create an essay to describe yourself in the profile. Most of the online dating sites require one or two paragraphs to describe yourself and your preference in terms of relationship. So, brainstorm and create it unique to describe yourself and your choices. Don't forget to add on points like interests, hobbies, family and work. Highlight the features which you think are special.

This way, create a perfect profile for yourself in the online dating websites and enjoy happy dating.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Online Dating-Some General Tips


Online dating can be a great fun for anyone, if you love to meet with new people every second day. Online dating sites provides you the opportunity to get in touch with new people everyday. It can also be your destination, if you are searching for your true partner for lifetime. Online dating system is the most accepted dating system ever as it allows to communicate a person with another person with the same concern.
Today, online dating sites are too popular and the number of sites are also increasing day by day.

Tips before you get into a online dating sites:

Today, many types of online dating websites are available based on various criteria, such as: according to the community, according to the cast, according to the profession and many more. But you have to keep in mind that every sites are not trust worthy. There are some people, who even use the dating sites only to build sexual relationships without any attachment. There are so many examples of victims, who have gone through lots of bad experiences and heartaches. So, to choose the proper site for you, you need to be a bit of choosy and selective. Tips to choose a good online dating site are:
  • Always use a paid online service. The paid services protect your personal datas until you choose to reveal it and also provide email and chat services. So, choose your dating site very carefully and register yourself.
  • Don't use fake details about yourself. A lie can't build a true relationship. Rather it can hurt you. So, try to be honest as much as you can. If you are looking for a serious relationship, fill the “name” and “wish”box properly
  • Have patience to get a new start and and proceed in a slow pace when you meet with a new date. Don't believe completely in the first impression. Instead of going gaga over him/her, try to judge that person in a real term by his/her actions.

Beside that, you also need to be careful about fake profiles and unwanted people. Before, starting a new conversation, judge the person's profile hits, when the profile has been created to get assured whether the person is genuine or not.
Nevertheless, online dating is a pleasant experience if you can handle it properly. There are many people who have met with their soul mates through these sites. So, be careful and enjoy your dating.