Online dating service tips
If you've decided to try an online dating site then here are a few tips that will help you get the best from your dating service membership.
- Sell yourself honestly - Give a truthful description, but don't forget to sell yourself.
- Find a flattering photo - Get some good photos taken and ask someone to help choose your best picture. So many people use bad, unflatering photos of themselves and then wonder why they don't get many responses.
- Look for similarities - It may seem obvious, but try not to choose members whose politics, habits or ideas you don't like!
- Be safe - Use a disposable e-mail address and don't give away your phone number or home address. Make sure you meet somewhere public and consider taking a friend with you on the first date.
- Cast your net wide - Increase your chances by joining a few services and check out dating directories. Many services allow you to join as a free member to get an idea of the network. Others offer free trial memberships with full functionality. That way you can really test the service and see if it has the sort of members you want to date! Use a list of the best dating services with free trial memberships to find them.

