There is no question that the popularity of Online Dating Services has revolutionized the way potential couples meet each other. These days, it is not uncommon for the average single person to participate in an Online Dating Service. In fact, this trend is fast becoming the norm.

In 2004, it was estimated that residents in the U.S. spent more than $460 million on Online Dating Services.

The Internet has become the ultimate haven for singles – without the drunks, the noise, and the exorbitant cost you pay to be in the bars desperately hoping to be noticed.

Thanks to online dating sites, you don’t have to ask your mother or friend to help you hook up with someone they think is perfect for you – which in most cases, they’re not.

Online dating has for some time had an aura about it that people who get involved in it are “losers” who couldn’t get themselves a date in the “real world”. This is COMPLETE AND UTTER B.S.

The main reason that many people fail using Online Dating Services is simply that they don’t have the knowledge to market themselves to the opposite sex.

The fact of the matter is that online dating is all about being able to market yourself to the opposite sex. In that respect it’s very much like a business.

In business the company goes out in search of customers who would have an interest in their product or service. They’d do this by advertising in places where prospective customers would see their advertising.

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Talk of allure. Online dating, or internet dating, has attracted millions of people worldwide in just a few years of existence. What’s the magic or power behind the phenomenal pull?

If 40 million plus people are doing it, then something is right. So, what draws people to online dating in such vast numbers? Well, here are a few benefits and advantages of online dating over traditional dating:

1. Volume: Perhaps the foremost advantage is the almost limitless supply of people online, all with one common goal: to find a date. The huge numbers of available singles improve the odds of meeting the Mr. or Miss/Ms. Right. And, there are always fresh “supplies” as new people continue to join dating sites.

2. No guessing (in most cases) as to whether the other person is available or not, as they wouldn’t be on a dating site if they weren’t.

3. Wide net: Online dating offers you the opportunity contact multiple prospects at the same time. After exchanging emails and/or phone calls you can determine which if any is worth keeping. If none, just continue your search.

4. Online dating eliminates the awkwardness of first introductions. The first encounter is always the hardest for most people, and getting over it makes the rest of the dating experience much easier.

5. Speed: Online dating is designed towards a fast and efficient initial contact. Once the contact has been made, you can slow things slowed down to find out if you have a match.

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Negative news sells. This might explain press penchant for nightmare experiences with online dating, or internet dating if you prefer.

Added to this are negative views and stereotypes such as, “online dating is for geeks” and “online dating is for the desperate”. This article is about dispelling some of the common negative views and stereotypes by presenting facts.

Common Fallacies and Truths about Online Dating

Fallacy: “Online dating is not safe; I’ve heard too many nightmare stories.”

Truth: Nightmare stories you’ve heard are actually rare and more likely to occur in bars, night clubs and free chat rooms. They only appear common-place due to publicity they get from the press.

Reputable dating services go out of their way to ensure safe and secure dating environment for their members. Plus, the cost commitment eliminates many practical jokers and lowlifes.

Fallacy: “Online dating is for geeks.”

Truth: Surveys show that the majority of online daters are normal people with at least a college education, a career, above average income and are socially active. Most are interested in a serious relationship.

Fallacy: “You have to be good with computers.”

Truth: If all you can do is click a mouse and send an email (which you can learn in a few minutes), you are ready for online dating. Popular dating sites make it easy for you and will guide you through.

Fallacy: “Online dating is for liars, losers and the desperate.”

Truth: Online dating sites indicate their members tend to be significantly higher educated and earn above average incomes, are sincere and honest people in search for serous relationships.

Fallacy: “It’s not safe to meet strangers online.”

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Online dating is still a very safe form of getting to know someone. Learning extra safety measures can only be in your favor, and make it even safer, and more enjoyable for you. This advice will guide you as to when not to respond to e-mails, winks, smiles and any other form of communication.

Receiving a flirt

When another singles first sends you a flirt for that initial contact and they provide no other information. They should at least send you an e-mail first as an introduction.

Most services provide smiles and winks on their trials before you’re allowed any e-mails. But these should only be used on singles that have at least browsed your profile.

No photo

With today’s technology every member of an online dating service should have a photo on their profile. If they haven’t there must be a reason for it, and it’s probably not a good one. Even a photo of poor quality is better than no photo. If it’s very poor quality your judgement will need to come into play.

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Online dating. Have you tried it? If not this online dating beginners guide will give you some pointers on whether or not it’s for you. Millions of singles are turning to online dating because they found out it was something they would enjoy, and change the direction of their love life.

Usually the first reason singles choose online dating is they are getting no results looking for singles at bars and clubs. Not only does it become non-productive it can get expensive. One night out can cost more than one months membership at an online dating service. Also once you join a service you are in contact with possibly thousands of singles in your area that you would never had of met in a bar or club.

If you know what you want in someone this can be a big advantage using a dating service. You have more than enough search criteria to choose from to narrow it down to someone very compatible. Even when you are just browsing the personals you can see what another singles good points are, and what they look like.

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