http://www.mycupidonline.com/internet-dating-services.html Internet dating services are still gaining in popularity, but for those of us who have yet to try internet dating services - what can we expect? en-us Fri, 04 Nov 2005 11:30:24 EST Fri, 04 Nov 2005 11:30:24 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 You have probably heard a lot about the various Internet dating services from friends and co-workers. It seems like there is someone in everyone's life who has at least tried out one of the Internet dating services. But, you might have been one of those that held off for a while. Sure, it sounds exciting to be able to meet people in this new way, but there was also a lot to be worried about. how does it work? What are the other people like? And how on earth do I go about joining one, not to mention which is the one that I should go with if I did decide to go ahead with it? All of these questions and more have kept many people from registering with an Internet dating service. But, now that it is considered a perfectly normal way to meet and date people, there are no more excuses. we'll let you in on all the aspects of the Internet dating services and what you can expect from the Internet dating site of your choice. Registering with Internet dating services the first obstacle will be deciding on which of the many internet dating services that are online. Your best bet is to ask people for recommendations, if that is not a possibility then you can go to any number of sites that compare many of the internet dating services and lay out the pros and the cons for you, as well as how much each site costs to be a member of. You can find out here what types of services exactly that each site offers. This is a good way to see the sites side by side and find which is the best deal and which one seems like the right fit for you. Now you have found the internet dating site of your reams and you probably can't wait to start checking out the goods! Before you can do that you will have to register so that the other members will be able to see who you are at the same time that you are checking them out. If you are going with a pay site, then you will have to provide your credit card information first and then they will take you to the initial page of the profile. Here is where you should take the most time and thought. Of course your pictures will attract some people, you want to really reel in the good ones with the words that you chose to describe yourself. Look at some of the profiles of other members to get an idea of what you like to see and what simply bores you and take a few cues that way. Otherwise, honesty is your best policy all the way. Say what it is you are looking for from the website. Do not say that you are only looking for a date, when you really want a serious relationship. It will save everyone's time if you are upfront from the get-go. It is up to you if you would like to have a few pictures of yourself posted along with your profile. You do not have to post any, but you will get more responses if you do. All of the dating sites will also give you the option of adding photos at a later time if you are not ready for that yet. You can also update your profile anytime that you want to. Once you have completed the profile of yourself, then you can start making a few connections! Fri, 04 Nov 2005 11:30:24 EST