Dating Blog List of Online dating Tips and advice
Monday, June 16, 2008
WHAT YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE
A lot of our members are always asking what the should know about someone before they meet offline. So we have prepared a top ten list to help you all out.
1) The person’s real name
2) Whether the person lives on his/her own or with others or even still lives with mum and dad
3) Something about the person’s “roots” to get a sense of where they came from
4) How the person makes a living
5) The person’s personal values
6) What the person does for fun – his/her leisure preferences and energy level
7) The degree to which the person uses any legal or illicit substances
8) What the person is currently seeking in a relationship (causal, serious or up for grabs)
9) The person’s criminal history, if any
10) Whether the person has any children and how many
1) The person’s real name
2) Whether the person lives on his/her own or with others or even still lives with mum and dad
3) Something about the person’s “roots” to get a sense of where they came from
4) How the person makes a living
5) The person’s personal values
6) What the person does for fun – his/her leisure preferences and energy level
7) The degree to which the person uses any legal or illicit substances
8) What the person is currently seeking in a relationship (causal, serious or up for grabs)
9) The person’s criminal history, if any
10) Whether the person has any children and how many
Labels: dating, do's and don'ts, online dating, potential date, safety, tips, trying online dating
Monday, April 07, 2008
Better ONline Dating Communication
If your looking to find true love online, there are numerous aspects of online dating you need to know and understand first. Below are a few things to know before you delve into online dating:
Tips For Building Your Online Dating Profile
Tip #1
Improve Your Matches by Being Clear About what your looking for
The first step in increasing others interests in you is to be clear about what you are looking for and write that into your profile.
Be clear in your profile about what you are looking for in order to weed out others. If you only want to date local men who are within 3 years of your age then you should clearly state:
I'm interested only in communicating with 22-28 year old men who live within 20 miles of Phoenix, Arizona."
Tip #2:
Use the Subject Header as a Filter
If you cant think of anything to say in your profile header then use it as a filter like:
interested only in 22-28 year old men
Tip #3:
State What Action You Want Interested People to Take
There are so many options to take when contacting a member of the opposite sex online eg. kisses ,IM ,emails etc. So be specific about the type of action you will respond to. like..
"If you're interested in communicating, send me a kiss and I'll send an email your way."
When Communicating Via Email or Chat
Tip #4:
Be Respectful
It's amazing what people will say to each other when they feel protected from harm behind a computer screen.
When you're communicating with someone via email or chat keep in mind that there is a real person on the other end with real feelings. Be respectful with the words you use.
In addition, if you are no longer interested in communicating with the person, don't just "fall off the face of the earth". Send them a short and respectful note that you are pursuing some other matches and wish them the best of luck. It is the respectable thing to do.
Tip #5:
For Conversation Ideas, Closely Reread the Person's Profile
One of the keys to good communication is talking about something that interests the other person. You can get amazing clues to their interests by carefully rereading every aspect of that person's profile and by closely analyzing the background of any pictures they have posted.
For example, if someone says in their profile "I love to travel" then that is your cue to ask questions like "what's the most fascinating place you've ever traveled to?"
By showing an interest in the other person's interests you are improving the communication that the two of you share
Tips For Building Your Online Dating Profile
Tip #1
Improve Your Matches by Being Clear About what your looking for
The first step in increasing others interests in you is to be clear about what you are looking for and write that into your profile.
Be clear in your profile about what you are looking for in order to weed out others. If you only want to date local men who are within 3 years of your age then you should clearly state:
I'm interested only in communicating with 22-28 year old men who live within 20 miles of Phoenix, Arizona."
Tip #2:
Use the Subject Header as a Filter
If you cant think of anything to say in your profile header then use it as a filter like:
interested only in 22-28 year old men
Tip #3:
State What Action You Want Interested People to Take
There are so many options to take when contacting a member of the opposite sex online eg. kisses ,IM ,emails etc. So be specific about the type of action you will respond to. like..
"If you're interested in communicating, send me a kiss and I'll send an email your way."
When Communicating Via Email or Chat
Tip #4:
Be Respectful
It's amazing what people will say to each other when they feel protected from harm behind a computer screen.
When you're communicating with someone via email or chat keep in mind that there is a real person on the other end with real feelings. Be respectful with the words you use.
In addition, if you are no longer interested in communicating with the person, don't just "fall off the face of the earth". Send them a short and respectful note that you are pursuing some other matches and wish them the best of luck. It is the respectable thing to do.
Tip #5:
For Conversation Ideas, Closely Reread the Person's Profile
One of the keys to good communication is talking about something that interests the other person. You can get amazing clues to their interests by carefully rereading every aspect of that person's profile and by closely analyzing the background of any pictures they have posted.
For example, if someone says in their profile "I love to travel" then that is your cue to ask questions like "what's the most fascinating place you've ever traveled to?"
By showing an interest in the other person's interests you are improving the communication that the two of you share
Labels: do's and don'ts, online, online dating, s, trying online dating
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Online Dating: The Facts
In a recent study, it was found that 2 out of every 5 single people between the ages of 24 and 50 use, or have used, Online Dating services.
Imagine That !
Think about walking into a room where there are 100 strangers and finding out that 20 of them use the same mechanic that you do. The odds are mind boggling.
They would easily confess to using the same mechanic but they won’t confess to using an Online Dating service.
Why? There still seems to be some stigma attached to Online Dating no matter how effective and rewarding it has become. Yet, it thrives and it would be a pretty safe bet that if all 100 strangers are single and between the ages of 24 and 50 that 20 of them do use, or have used, Online Dating services.
Another fact is that only about 5% of people who use Online Dating services actually establish a relationship with someone they first make contact with.
OK, think about another room full of 100 strangers only this time they all are of the opposite sex and eligible. If you walked into that room in the real world, how many would you be attracted to? Maybe 10 if you are really lucky, right? Internet dating is no different so don’t expect miracles.
Only 10% of people who join Online Dating sites actually get any replies and that is a truly sad fact.
The reason is that 90% don’t bother to write an interesting profile or upload pictures of themselves.
That’s a lot like fishing without baiting the hook. I wonder what they expected. The 10% who do get noticed have posted upbeat profiles and pictures.
Last but not least is that paid sites are better than free sites. The reason is that they work.
On free sites there is absolutely NO screening process at all! The fee for joining a paid site is small as compared to going out for dinner or buying movie tickets and you meet a lot more people in a lot less time if you work at it.
Imagine That !
Think about walking into a room where there are 100 strangers and finding out that 20 of them use the same mechanic that you do. The odds are mind boggling.
They would easily confess to using the same mechanic but they won’t confess to using an Online Dating service.
Why? There still seems to be some stigma attached to Online Dating no matter how effective and rewarding it has become. Yet, it thrives and it would be a pretty safe bet that if all 100 strangers are single and between the ages of 24 and 50 that 20 of them do use, or have used, Online Dating services.
Another fact is that only about 5% of people who use Online Dating services actually establish a relationship with someone they first make contact with.
OK, think about another room full of 100 strangers only this time they all are of the opposite sex and eligible. If you walked into that room in the real world, how many would you be attracted to? Maybe 10 if you are really lucky, right? Internet dating is no different so don’t expect miracles.
Only 10% of people who join Online Dating sites actually get any replies and that is a truly sad fact.
The reason is that 90% don’t bother to write an interesting profile or upload pictures of themselves.
That’s a lot like fishing without baiting the hook. I wonder what they expected. The 10% who do get noticed have posted upbeat profiles and pictures.
Last but not least is that paid sites are better than free sites. The reason is that they work.
On free sites there is absolutely NO screening process at all! The fee for joining a paid site is small as compared to going out for dinner or buying movie tickets and you meet a lot more people in a lot less time if you work at it.
Labels: case study, facts, online, online dating, statistics, truth, trying online dating
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Trying Online Dating
Trying online dating: Thinking about trying Online Dating but not really sure if it’s the right thing for you? I have been surfing the net for years wondering in and out of websites cruising for the right one and the right people. Finally I have found my wife to be and i am here to share with you my finest secrets on how to use Internet dating to its maximum and find your soul mate.
If your trying online dating or just about to take that exciting plunge into finding your souls companion online. Then you must read this free info article first. I am going to save you years off your search and teach you how to avoid the thousands of annoying fake profiles currently online for free. THAT’S RIGHT FREE!
Ok so your tired of sitting at home waiting for Mr. or Mrs. right to walk in through your lounge room door and sweep you off your feet. And you have probably been wondering where people go to meet other singles that think about life the way you do. Night clubs are cool and full of a lot of singles, but its really hard to meet genuine heart felt people that have a dozen beers under their belt.
You are an amazing human being and you should wake up everyday and tell yourself that. There are literally millions of single people out there that are just dying inside for someone to just talk to. A lot of these singles have already joined the online dating scene and often log onto their favorite site to just say hi to people after a long day at work.
There are loads of websites on the market that offer everything. Some free, and others that are very expensive. So what’s the main difference between them? and how can you choose which ones are better suited to you? To be honest I believe I would be a member of at leaast 10 dating sites. And let me say that at least 9 of them are garbage. Some Great site Qualities to look for when trying online dating:
Opening of the site is professional
Members pics on front page
Choose a site that isn’t afraid to show how many members it has
Often a site with fewer numbers gives you greater chances to be noticed by others
Choose a site that you can join for free before you have to pay for sending emails.
Look for a description of what the site offers before joining; make sure it’s not a porn site.
Professional Dating sites are by order of the law, under strict guidelines in regards to your personal information are therefore prohibited from distributing any of your personal information onto second or third parties. As a rule of thumb its always good practice to read their terms of use and privacy policies first. If a site doesn’t have both of these DON’T JOIN. Normally you will find these tags at the bottom of the page.
Sitting at home or at work will not improve your chances of finding that someone special. If you were going to buy a car would you be more inclined to buy a car sitting in the back of someone’s garage not advertised, or do you think that you would more then likely buy a car from a car yard. You know the one with the red display flags hanging all over it. That’s right, you would definitely buy the car from the car yard cause it’s advertised. The same thing applies to your dating life.
Once you have joined a website don’t pay right away for email usage. Upload a picture if you can, it increases your chances of people emailing you. Search for other member’s profiles and send Virtual kisses first. Once you can see other members are interested in you and that they are roughly the type of people you want to get to know then upgrade for a paid membership and begin communicating.
Now you have all the tools needed for a successful online dating campaign. Before you read this article you were probably a bit apprehensive about joining a dating site but think about all the things you just learnt.
How to find real people
How to pick a professional site
How to play the numbers game successfully
How to get noticed quicker
How to test a site before you buy in
The importance of advertising yourself
Online dating security
How to find your real soul mate
Trying online dating is easy Ticket4one.com is one the most trustworthy sources of online participants available to daters. Full of events and activities worldwide set up to bring people like you together. Our events and activities are similar to speed dating events only we don’t do it at a bar or restaurant. We actually get out in the real world and do things like 4x4 tours, Mystery bus tours, learn2surf, poker nights, self-help and motivational course and many many more. Our statement is “ Real events for real people. To meet others in a No obligation stress free environment.”http://www.ticket4one.com
If your trying online dating or just about to take that exciting plunge into finding your souls companion online. Then you must read this free info article first. I am going to save you years off your search and teach you how to avoid the thousands of annoying fake profiles currently online for free. THAT’S RIGHT FREE!
Ok so your tired of sitting at home waiting for Mr. or Mrs. right to walk in through your lounge room door and sweep you off your feet. And you have probably been wondering where people go to meet other singles that think about life the way you do. Night clubs are cool and full of a lot of singles, but its really hard to meet genuine heart felt people that have a dozen beers under their belt.
You are an amazing human being and you should wake up everyday and tell yourself that. There are literally millions of single people out there that are just dying inside for someone to just talk to. A lot of these singles have already joined the online dating scene and often log onto their favorite site to just say hi to people after a long day at work.
There are loads of websites on the market that offer everything. Some free, and others that are very expensive. So what’s the main difference between them? and how can you choose which ones are better suited to you? To be honest I believe I would be a member of at leaast 10 dating sites. And let me say that at least 9 of them are garbage. Some Great site Qualities to look for when trying online dating:
Opening of the site is professional
Members pics on front page
Choose a site that isn’t afraid to show how many members it has
Often a site with fewer numbers gives you greater chances to be noticed by others
Choose a site that you can join for free before you have to pay for sending emails.
Look for a description of what the site offers before joining; make sure it’s not a porn site.
Professional Dating sites are by order of the law, under strict guidelines in regards to your personal information are therefore prohibited from distributing any of your personal information onto second or third parties. As a rule of thumb its always good practice to read their terms of use and privacy policies first. If a site doesn’t have both of these DON’T JOIN. Normally you will find these tags at the bottom of the page.
Sitting at home or at work will not improve your chances of finding that someone special. If you were going to buy a car would you be more inclined to buy a car sitting in the back of someone’s garage not advertised, or do you think that you would more then likely buy a car from a car yard. You know the one with the red display flags hanging all over it. That’s right, you would definitely buy the car from the car yard cause it’s advertised. The same thing applies to your dating life.
Once you have joined a website don’t pay right away for email usage. Upload a picture if you can, it increases your chances of people emailing you. Search for other member’s profiles and send Virtual kisses first. Once you can see other members are interested in you and that they are roughly the type of people you want to get to know then upgrade for a paid membership and begin communicating.
Now you have all the tools needed for a successful online dating campaign. Before you read this article you were probably a bit apprehensive about joining a dating site but think about all the things you just learnt.
How to find real people
How to pick a professional site
How to play the numbers game successfully
How to get noticed quicker
How to test a site before you buy in
The importance of advertising yourself
Online dating security
How to find your real soul mate
Trying online dating is easy Ticket4one.com is one the most trustworthy sources of online participants available to daters. Full of events and activities worldwide set up to bring people like you together. Our events and activities are similar to speed dating events only we don’t do it at a bar or restaurant. We actually get out in the real world and do things like 4x4 tours, Mystery bus tours, learn2surf, poker nights, self-help and motivational course and many many more. Our statement is “ Real events for real people. To meet others in a No obligation stress free environment.”http://www.ticket4one.com
Labels: dating, dating blog, dating site, online, online dating, trying online dating