Online Dating Statistics

Online Dating Statistics in the US

by EdySutio

Ever heard of online dating? If you’re the introverted type of person, shy, scared of rejections and unable to start a conversation, then maybe its high time for you to check out online dating. This might be just the right place for you. The Internet is the fastest way to online dating.

There are a lot of local as well as international online dating services that you can choose from, since the Internet typically has no boundaries, you can communicate with a lot of people from different places and races.

Through online dating, you gain a lot of experience. You can communicate with several people simultaneously and encounter a number of people with the same interest as you. You might even find your ‘soul mate’ through online dating…. you’ll never know. And most importantly, you’ll find new good friends, even if you can’t find your ‘love’ on the net.

You have a lot to thank the Internet for having this online dating. Since then, the Internet became quite a popular place for most singles looking for their date in cyberspace. Many people enter into a relationship online, although they have never met personally and know very little about the other person.

A lot of people find online dating very useful but there are those who are against it. Some take it negatively thinking that the person on the other side may not be who he says he is. You may be able to encounter people with inferiority complex and will definitely not want to meet you in person. Some say online dating is time-consuming and addictive, and that if you’re really into online dating, time will come when you can’t tell a real friend from a cyber friend. Well, these are only some of the online dating ‘cons’. It’s really up to you. Just be sure you don’t get carried away, play-it-safe and use your common sense in everything you do.

Check out this various statistics results.

There are an increasing number of men and women hooked up in online dating. About 48% of American men and 58% women are into online dating. Online dating statistics show that they have used different dating agencies that helped them a lot in the dating scene.

What do most singles look for a date in today’s times? It was said before that men love to date skinnier women, but a certain survey proved it wrong. Men are more attracted to the average female figure.

Dating statistics have showed that 67% of single American men and 86% of singles American women prefers someone who smiles a lot than a person who has great looks but with no personality at all. Looks is not that important nowadays.

Dig this……… men prefer older prettier women than younger women. Can you imagine that? Statistics show that there is a great shift of men’s interests. You can consider that a ‘big blow’ on a young woman’s self-esteem.

Beauty is not the only consideration when dating online. Statistics further shows that intelligence, self-confidence, optimistic attitude, and having the same hobbies/interests are equally important. People find it easier to talk to a person of the same level.

It was even statistically proven that having a relationship is healthier than not having one at all. Most people probably agree that over 90% of Americans end up getting married.

According to a certain survey, 51% of single men had over six first dates in just a year. While 58% of single women on the other hand, had just about four dates in a year.

Online dating doesn’t cost that much. But 51% of American men spends an amount over $100 a month on dates, 29% spends over $150 while 2/3 of women spends $50 or less in a month.

Statistics show that 48% of first-dates usually end with a kiss and over 90% of single men/women were quite nervous making their first kiss.

Whatever statistics is showing, it doesn’t really matter. The most important thing is to be just you, even if it’s only online dating. You can have so much fun in online dating, and who knows…….. you might find that special person just for you. And then maybe you might end up dating in person.

Online Dating Software

Playing like an Automated Cupid in an Autopilot Mode

by EdySutio

There is always a perfect match for different things. Coffee and creamer is always a perfect match. Peanut butter and jelly is another perfect match. Red wine and meat has always complimented each other.

Husband and wife is also a perfect match. However, it is of a completely different subject compared to the previously-mentioned “perfect matches”. Since birth, you are aware that the coffee and creamer are always together. The same thing also applies with black and white, which is said to be the “grandparents of all the existing colors nowadays”. The political arena of the United States is not complete without the Republicans battling it out against the Democrats.

Matching two individuals is not an in-born phenomenon. It is an activity that should be executed properly, whether you are the matchmaker or you are among the individuals who will be matched to others. Matching two individuals possessing unique characteristics (worse, if it’s entirely the opposite of the other) is not as easy as you think. You need to undergo a long and painstaking process as well as experience failures in the attempt to find the ideal combination.

You will assess the qualities of an individual, let us say, a friend of yours looking for an ideal mate. Afterwards, you will sort out your own list of friends who are also looking for their ideal mates. Although you have a lot of options, but the possibility of ending up with that perfect match is still uncertain. You will end up undergoing “trial and error matches”, repeating the process all over again.

Fortunately, with the advent as well as the availability of Internet, the whole matchmaking process will now be a complete turn-around. You do not need to look for the rightful candidates on different places and study their characteristics and personalities—you will just use your keyboard and mouse, plus that online dating software installed in your computer, and you are now off to work and find that ideal match within a short period of time.

Online dating software for your matchmaking activities has been developed by computer wizards and has included the possible variables that you will need. However, even the process is now easier and more convenient than the traditional one, the design and programming of such software does not take the element of surprise and fun of matching two unknown individuals. As a matter of fact, the process is much more exciting using the software.

There are variety of online dating software packages available, which ranges from packages with simple features like online chats and personal profile creation up to more elaborate options. Installation as well as downloading it into your computer is also easy to perform, thus making it a user-friendly tool. You will no longer experience the hassle of using other programs to completely use the software.

Furthermore, online dating software packages are designed to cater the needs of all spectrums of culture and society. Packages’ features include speed dating which is very popular in the members of the young generation. Aside from picking the perfect match, the software has also the capability of determining the best potential venue for their first date, the best possible gift, and other variables on dating.

Just imagine you are doing all of these things in an autopilot mode—flowing smoothly with less chances of bumping into a dead end and starting all over again. It works like a magic, yet it is happening in reality.

In case you are already a wizard on the small-scale matchmaking activities, you have always the option of upgrading your system into an exciting online dating site where you can use the software for such purpose. You will just need to have the basic knowledge of using advanced versions of online dating software for your site. There is always technical support for you in case there is any problem anytime of the day. You can offer your matchmaking services either for free or you may start your home-based business with your online dating software.

Tired of the same old thing? Use online dating software and start matching individuals, just like the god of love Cupid—and do it in an autopilot mode.

Online Dating Sites

Distinguishing Genuine from Scammed

by Edy Sutio

If you are thinking that online dating site is the best solution in finding your real match, well, it is true but be aware that some of these virtual sites are scams and can not be totally trusted, but there are also those that can help you a lot in finding that one person that you have always hoped for.

Online dating have become a raving trend, so every year, new online dating sites have continuously grown in number. Because of this, you are sure that you have all the possibilities of getting the best sites that will introduce you to your perfect match, there are more online dating sites to choose from.

Conduct reviews by availing free membership services offered by certain sites. In this procedure, you will know if the dating sites are true or only a scam. Remember that you availed of the services of online dating sites because you wanted to save effort, time and money. Free membership means that as a new member, you can freely search, browse and upload a profile.

Observe that you are answering some questions in the profile. This profile is launched after it was completed so that other members can browse it. Then they could communicate with you through the messaging system of the dating site. You will receive these messages in the email that you have provided.

At first, you will receive responses from different members, and then you will think that the dating site you have signed up is genuine. You will assume that you are really communicating with real person but on the process you will discover that these people are scam artists. You only wasted money in paying your monthly joining fee.

It is advisable not to concentrate on completing your profile.  You can limit your writing leaving the remaining information blank. You will be surprised that even though you did it this way, you will still receive response from the so-called members. Take note that if you are going to respond, you need to join the site and pay the necessary expenses. Ghost profiles are sometimes their way of tempting you to spend your cash and unravel your curiosity about the person posting such profiles. You can be tempted by the beautiful pictures offering attractive goodies so that you would respond to them.

Beware that this thing could also happen even to popular dating sites. So always be cautious, because if you set your own dating site, you will find out that there is an existing online script available in the right place.

This truth is not to scare people but to make them aware of some scam artists of online dating sites.

However there are ways on how to find genuine online dating sites. Their services and approach are organized and modernized so that people can meet online properly.

-    Type “online dating” or “online dating services” in any of the major search engines. Millions of related pages can be provided to you in getting the best results.

-    Online dating is accepted now as the modern way of meeting new people. It has become a community of people who are given the chance to know each other and socialize whether for friendship or romance.

-    You can post your specification regarding the type of person that you want to communicate with. Some services offered are run by subscription. You need to file an application if you wanted to participate. You are selected if you meet their guidelines.


-    You can find various services provided by dating sites in the Internet. Genuine dating sites prescreen their members before they are accepted to join their dating services. You better choose the dating site which satisfies your needs. Type your chosen online dating site in the search engine to learn about it.

-    Have a comparison of the services provided by different online dating sites, rank those services and select which one is suitable for you.

-    Read reviews to give you the idea of the different services being offered by different online dating sites. Take time and find out what is going on before deciding to join.

Online dating sites vary depending on the person’s personality and the type of person they want to meet. They are offered endless match making and dating scenarios either for friendship, as soul mates, for romance and love.

Mostly, single people are the one being hooked on this trend. There are people who have difficulty in reaching for other people so online dating sites make it easier for them to meet virtually. They can accept or reject the person without the awkward feeling if they find something about the person that they don’t like.  

Online Dating Site

The Online Cupid

by EdySutio

It is difficult for a person to find an online dating site that could offer the best service. You need to have enough time to research because one service offered by online dating site does not necessarily mean that it will become your best choice. It will depend on some factors and votes cast upon by the people who have already tried the services of a particular dating site.

It is hard to compare thousands of available service being offered by various online dating sites. You should read reviews from different people who previously used the dating site and know its positive results.

Online dating sites refer to conventional dating companies that have expanded and applied their dating service via the Internet so that it is more accessible for people who are finding their perfect match. One of the dating service provided by online dating site are providing a database so that potential relationship could have a chance to grow with different people who are finding their match.

An online dating site offers dating services in a professional way depending on the choice of the clients including emailing, chatting, and telephone access and profiling through Internet in real time. It is important that a client aged 18 years and above has an Internet access using an Internet service provider and has registered with their chosen dating online service provider.  

In this way, people can meet online because thousands of singles have registered in different online dating sites, giving them all the time to select their perfect match.

Within these services, the best way of introducing yourself is through profiling. It limits their selection process by only putting their criteria of the person’s characteristics they feel is going to be their perfect match in the future. Information such as age, location and others are accurately limited.

However, geography and schedules are not limited in professional online dating. It provides the facility so the searching processes are limited within a specific location. There are many ways for people to interact online.

Many professional online dating sites provide various ranges of featured chat rooms and services. You can try using advance features such as video or voice greeting. It increases your chance of meeting the person you like compared to a five-line letter advertisement in the newspapers personals page and attending a social gathering. Time is limited in this traditional way but in online dating, your conversations with another person have no restrictions. It is better if you maintain an interesting communication with another person, knowing him/her through email before you agree to a first conversation on the phone or having your first date.

Online dating sites have become the virtual meeting place of singles from different parts of the world regardless of their cultures, age, personalities, and profession and other characteristics. This method of dating becomes increasingly popular because it is convenient, logical, and inexpensive. Singles can chat, meet and interact where in they can find real relationships with small time investment and minimum risks. Testimonials reveal that this also lead to marriage after realizing that they are compatible and compliment with each other.

Online dating sites acts as your helpful tool of finding your real match. People should be cautious about online dating. It is advisable for them to remember important online dating tips to avoid problems and scams in the end.

-    Start slowly. You need to guard from persons who seems too good to be true. It is the best way if you first communicate through email or text messaging.
-    Always guard your anonymity. Make sure you don’t include information such as your last name, home address, real email address, workplace or other identifying information in your profile.
-    Be sure that your email signature file is turned off or does not contain any information which can identify you. Stop communicating with persons who keeps on insisting that you give such information.
-    Before giving any personal information to somebody, be sure you are comfortable with the person and known him/her in character. It is important to ask many questions and weigh if the person is telling the truth or not through his/her replies.  Be selective and follow your instinct wisely. Decisions which are done carefully often give favorable results.
-    Ask for a photograph to get an idea of the person’s physical appearance. Talk to him/her on the phone to know his/her communication skills but never give your number to a stranger. It is better to talk using a public phone or block your caller ID.
-    It is better to protect your privacy to avoid ending up with a wrong hand.

Meet your match online using different online dating sites and avail their advantage but never forget important online dating tips. Let online dating sites be your cupid.