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Online Dating Guide: A guide to the most popular dating services
You place an ad, get a reply, go on a date. Right? Well, the online dating world has evolved and while meeting people is easy, meeting the right people is a little more difficult. Before you start posting, take a moment to think about what you're looking for in a relationship. We say this because your choice of dating service depends on what you're looking for in a relationship. There are several types of dating services: broad match, local match, niche match, scientific match, and free dating services.
Broad Match
Broad match dating sites are those bix box sites such as Match.com, Yahoo! Personals, and FriendFinder. These services have millions of members and cater to a wide range of individuals.
Match.com - The most popular -- and one of the largest -- dating sites online. Now features Dr. Phil dating advice.
FriendFinder - One of the larger networks that also has many sister services for specific niches.
Yahoo! Personals - A personals service backed by the Yahoo! brand.
Local Match
Local match dating sites are those services that connect you other individuals that live in or near your same geographic area.
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Niche Match
Niche match dating sites are smaller and tend to focus on a niche market. Popular examples include dating sites for specific ages, race, sexual orientation, adult dating/sex, hobbies, etc.
Alt.com - Dating service for gay and lesbian individuals.
Adult FriendFinder - An adult dating service.
Amigos - A dating service for spanish speaking individuals.
Millionaire Mate - A site for like-minded individuals who value success and drive.
Big Church - A Christian dating site.
J Date - A Jewish dating site.
Scientific Match
These dating sites tend to require in depth surveys and biographical information, then they send you matches rather than you searching for them yourself.
eHarmony - The original matchmaker in this genre.
Chemistry.com - A new service from Match.com
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PerfectMatch -
Free Match
These free dating services cost nothing, but you tend to get what you pay for -- meaning not the best results. Seeing as they cost nothing, it may be worth it to put an ad up, but be tread carefully.
PlentyOfFish - It's a free site that allows you to search by age or location. It's worth a try if you're short on cash.
Ok Cupid - One of the top free online dating services.
Singles Net - Another popular free dating service that focuses on finding dates near your location.
Disclaimer: This site and its services are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. See full disclaimer.
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