How to Use Dating Websites

There are millions of dating websites out there that promise you'll find your one true love. Which one is the right one for you? How do you begin? It can be a bit overwhelming and strange finding dates on a website, but there are countless people who have met their husbands and wives online and if done right, you can too! Here are some tips you can use in your search for online love. Happy Dating!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A Clear and Updated Photo of Yourself
• An Hour and a Half of Free Time
• $20-$40 a month for memberships

1. Post a Photo : Some people are still a little embarrassed by the process of online dating and are not very comfortable posting a picture on the internet. The truth is you will triple your chances of meeting someone if you DO post a picture! Put your worries aside! Now a days, online dating is becoming more and more popular and a lot of sites allow people to set their pictures to be viewed only by other members.
2. Post an UPDATED Photo : Never post a picture that is years old, no matter how cute or good looking you look in it! In my opinion, its the same thing as lying when you post a photo that shows you younger, skinner or with more hair than you really do. It should be somewhat of a close up of your face, in focus and in color. This is how you will get people's attention so you want to make sure it's an attractive shot and not out of focus. Everyone is attracted to different people, so give your future mate a chance to find the real you!
3. Be Honest : Your photo is how you get people's attention, but your written bio is how you get people to stay and it's important for you to always be honest with your answers. Writing something to make yourself look more glamourous, taller, or richer will come back to bite you once you are meeting potential mates in person.
4. Never Give Out Personal Info! : Dating sites have there own messaging centers (Match.com and American Singles.com both have their own Instant Messaging Service) that make it easy and safer to talk to different people. You should never give out personal information, such as personal email addresses or phone numbers. Always try to set up a first date through the website and see how it goes from there, that way if the date doesn't work out for you, your personal information is safe.
5. Always Meet in Public : Never meet anyone in a private setting, such as an apartment or house. You should always meet in a public setting, like a restaurant or local bar. Let a friend know where you are going and with whom, just in case there are any problems. Although online dating is relatively safe, you should still take precautions.
6. Find the Right Site For You : There are hundreds of specialty dating sites out that you can try! If you are looking for other Jewish singles, try Jdate.com. EHarmony.com started as a Christian dating site. Vegan? Try veggiedate.org.
   
   By narrowing down exactly what it is you are looking for, you will find it easier to meet more singles online.
7. Don't Give Up Too Soon! : Some people get frustrated after a month and cancel their membership. Don't fret! Give yourself about three months before even thinking about canceling. There are people signing up everyday and it is unlikely that you will find your one true love after a month of profile searching. Some sites offer discounts after a certain amount of time has gone by (Match.com offers 6 months free if you do not find anyone interesting in 6 months). Give people you normally wouldn't be interested in a chance. Sometimes, opposites make the best couples.
8. Sites to Try : Here are some great online dating sites you can try today!
   -Match.com
   -AmericanSingles.com
   -EHarmony.com
   -Jdate.com
   -Chemistry.com

Tips & Warnings

• Don't be afraid to try it at least once!
• Remember that you are not obligated to respond to everyone to sends you a message