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Please Save Me from Being Single!

March 28th, 2008

While you might think that you have all the answers when it comes to online dating and meeting people, maybe there’s a better way. At SinglesPlease.com, you can go through a quick and painless profile setup process while also being guided through the dating service with informal greetings and commands. Now that’s more fun, isn’t it?

In truth, many of the dating sites right now are simply sterile and do you want to actually meet the people who enjoy that kind of impersonal attitude? Absolutely not. And to make things even better, SinglesPlease.com is completely free, so you’re not shelling out money to meet people…until you want to take them out.

To make things even easier, the singles on this site can look through hundreds of profiles all at once by simply putting a check on the pictures they like and them reading through only those profiles. When the site member signs in again, they’ll see who has been looking at their photos and the dating fun can begin.

Sure, dating is a business for those who run the dating sites, but when you’re looking for a deeper connection with someone – or maybe just a fun night out – you want to go to a site that treats you like a friend, not like a customer.

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Dealing with a Bad Online Dating Service

January 31st, 2008

It’s the beginning of the year and you’re already behind with all of the Christmas bills that are now due. So when you want to sign up for a dating service site, with its high monthly fee, how are you protecting yourself and your budget?

Before you even plunk down your credit card, you need to be aware of one thing – dating sites want to make money. But at the same time, there are a number of dating sites who simply exist to take money from people without giving them anything in return.

At least, that seems to be what US and World Report claim.

Here are some ways to make sure you are not only protecting yourself, but also getting your money back if you should be dissatisfied with the service:

  • Investigate the site before you sign up – Don’t just sign up on the first site you find. Read reviews. Find out what your friends are using. Take some time to figure out whether this site seems like it’s set up to help you.
  • Read the contracts – Find out how much money you need to pay and whether you will be signed up for a monthly charge from the start.
  • Try to pay by check – If you can, try to pay by paper check. This way, if you’re done with the service, they can’t automatically charge you on your credit card. True, this is a rare feature in dating sites, but if possible, it’s the best deal.
  • Find out who to contact with complaints before you have a complaint – This way, you can give them a call and see how helpful they are before you sign up, letting you know how helpful they will be when you are a member.
  • Keep records of your charges.

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Can You Trust a Dating Site Review Site?

January 25th, 2008

If you’re anxious to find the love of your life, but you’re skeptical about online dating, you may have found yourself looking up reviews on the many, many dating sites available.  You read what others have said and you look to see if there are certain sites which are more successful than others.

But can you trust a word you see on these sites?

You’re wise to question what you read on the internet. Because anyone can build a website, the quality of writing can often be lacking – causing you to find information that’s out of date or simply wrong.  Here are some things you should look at when you’re looking at an online dating review site.

Who’s sponsoring the site? – If you see a lot of ads for a particular online dating service as well as a high review for that particular site, you might want to be wary.  That dating website might be paying them to post a positive review, which may or may not be accurate.

Is there a range of reviews? – If all the reviews are positive, how are you going to find a dating site that’s right for you?

What are the criteria for reviews? – Look to see what the website is judging the dating sites is basing their recommendations on.  If the criteria are similar to what you are asking yourself, you might be at a reasonable website.

In the end, your experience is going to be the best review for a dating site, so check out free trials and see what suits you and your love life.

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