General Questions About Online Dating Services

General Questions about Online Dating Services


April 11th, 2008 .



Is online dating safe?
Online dating services when used in conjunction with proper precautions are no more dangerous than a blind date. Becaus online dating services are anonymous, the only people who get you personal contact information are those who you give it to.

What type of people use online dating sites?
Online dating services are offered for people from the age of 18 to 88! Generally online dating services are used most by men and women between the ages of 20 and 40. Unfortunately one of the things you’ll have to use some caution with is determining if your online date is married or single as a number of married men and
women use these services.

How many online dating services are there?
The internet offers several dozen online dating services. They range from free services to those that offer higher end packages for those looking for online dating. Some sites specialize in serious relationships while others also specialize in casual encounters.

What features do online dating services have?
Every online dating service offers a variety of services, though at a minimum you’re offered an opportunity to view profiles of others who are interested in online dating. All services offer you the opportunity to remain anonymous until you learn more about the person you meet through the online dating service.

What resources do online dating services have?
Most online dating services offer their own email, online dating tips, some offer blogs, and others offer such things as online chat rooms for a general conversation with your potential online date or with groups
of people.

Can you join multiple online dating services?
Many online dating services offer you some free services, and you are encouraged if you are considering joining an online dating service to join a few and get a feel for the variety of paid services that the online dating service offers. Once you have had a chance to determine which online dating services might serve your needs best you can then maintain a paid membership with one or more online dating services of your choice.

Are there free online dating services?
Initially most online dating services offer free membership. At a minimum these online dating services allow you to post a profile, a picture and other information. Most then charge you fees if you are interested in contacting another user.

Which online dating memberships can I try for free?
Several online dating sites allow you to try out their online dating memberships free. This allows you the opportunity to determine if their online dating services are right for you before you pay for membership.


How much do online dating memberships cost?
Most online dating services seem to cost about $25 per month although purchasing for multiple months can lower costs to as little as $8.00. Check out a number of online dating services before you determine which ones are best for you and find out if they are in your budget before you sign up for paid online dating services.

Why do online dating services require a credit card?
Simply put, the online dating services are banking on the fact that you will forget to cancel your online dating subscription when your initial subscription expires (or when you meet someone). Because the subscription renews monthly, the online dating service may continue to bill you even if you are not using their services. Canceling an online dating service membership isn’t difficult to do, you just have to remember to do it!




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