Dating online gives you access to an endless supply of prospects. Put your best foot forward and take advantage of these dating tips for women when using online services. Consider this a shortlist of dating ideas that can help increase your chances of matching with the right prospect.
1. Determine your goals for using a dating service. Decide what type of relationship you're looking for. For instance, are you looking for a casual friendship, marriage, or a weekend get-away?
2. Determine the type of dating service you want to use. There are two types of services, paid and free. The type of service you use can make a big difference in the types of individuals you attract. Normally you will find more serious minded people on paid sites. A paid service is usually more reliable than a free online dating site.
The subscription fee that you pay, as a member, is an incredible bargain compared to the traditional way of dating. Internet dating can save you a lot of money and you have access to numerous singles. If you're serious about finding someone, pay the few dollars per month and experience a limitless number of potential mates online.
3. Be honest about your interests and intentions. Remember you want someone that wants you for who you are. Someone you can feel comfortable with and that complements your character. Do not over inflate or deflate yourself on your profile. Be as honest as you can while staying anonymous.
4. Attaching an updated photo to your profile is essential for singles dating online. Ask yourself if you would contact someone without a photo. If your answer is no then find your most attractive photo and upload it to your profile. It's also a good idea to appear alone in your photos. Children, animals, and significant others in your photo may send mixed messages. Wait until they've gotten to know you before bringing other individuals into the picture. One last thing, avoid the glamorized photos. Show the real you if you want a real response.
5. Completing a profile that compliments your best features that joins good prospects is the sole purpose of online dating. Again, here is where honesty is important. Your profile will consist of personal questions that will help other singles relate to you. Your profile may also include an essay about yourself. The essay is the place for you to describe yourself in an interesting way. Use descriptive words to describe your passions. When writing an essay for your profile, remember to keep it short and add a positive twist. Stray away from negative comments, especially about prior relations. Last, perform a spell and grammar check. Using poor grammar can be a real turn off.
6. Watch out for married men. Online dating services are teaming with married men disguising themselves as single. How can you tell if he is married?
· No photo
· He's not available to chat until a specific time each day
· He does not give you his phone number but requests you for yours
· Later he gives you an alias instead of his real name. Perform a Google search on his name and see what pops up.
· He talks more about you than himself or family.
If any of these tips throw up a red flag trust your gut feeling and drop the relationship.
7. Stay safe: Remain anonymous until you are absolutely sure you want to reveal your identity. You can keep your e-mail, phone calls, and even your meetings anonymous if you choose. Here are some pointers to remember about safety.
· Always let someone know the details of your meeting when dating someone from the Internet.
· When you advance to the phone conversation stage, give your cell number instead of your home or office number. A simple Google search of your home number will lead a prospect directly to your doorstep.
· Even though you've spent hours chatting online and on the phone, consider yourself a stranger until you meet several times.
· When meeting for the first time drive or take a taxi, never ride with a stranger.
· Keep your car license plate hidden if possible. Watch where you park.
· Make sure you have enough money to take care of any necessities that may occur.
· When you find someone that interests you and the relationship has advanced, consider doing a background check to further ensure your safety. You can employ a professional to do this or you can use a commercial Internet service.
This is not an exhaustive list of tips. You can use them as a starting point to move you towards a successful online dating experience.
Source by Eunice Robson