tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84708001038105467532012-01-26T22:49:39.307-08:00Welcome to DatingBlogPost.com. A place to "sound off" about your online dating experiences. Here you will find dating resources, offer up tips, learn from others, and help make online dating more successful for everyone. Enjoy our blog and be sure to contribute. Thank You!William Narodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221961963105718746noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470800103810546753.post-34309140432058366812008-11-12T11:12:00.000-08:002008-11-12T19:51:38.779-08:00<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267905883181810530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 171px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OHY6zKeA3uo/SRtcfX0-A2I/AAAAAAAAAAk/QwVOtkeJrpA/s200/heartcouple.gif" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div align="justify"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OHY6zKeA3uo/SRswBlOd3vI/AAAAAAAAAAc/VR_VSrPAns0/s1600-h/OnlineDatingWorks_sm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267856992870719218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OHY6zKeA3uo/SRswBlOd3vI/AAAAAAAAAAc/VR_VSrPAns0/s200/OnlineDatingWorks_sm.jpg" border="0" /></a>Just a few short years ago, online dating was seen as "risky" at best. Yet today, you would be hard pressed to find a single person that has not visited, become a member, or at least been told to visit an online dating website. The reason for this online dating boom is that record numbers of <strong>people are dating safely and successfully online</strong>. Today there are "mainstream dating sites" that try to be all things to all people and "niche dating sites" that specialize in every imaginable preference. In other words, no matter who you are looking for, they are probably already dating online.<br /><br /></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong>The 3 things that online daters struggle with most:</strong> </div><ol><li><div align="justify">Finding the right dating website</div></li><li><div align="justify">Creating an appealing online profile</div></li><li><div align="justify">Knowing what to say when communication with other members starts</div></li></ol><p align="justify">To find the right dating sight, first visit an <a href="http://www.directoryofdatingsites.com/">online dating directory </a>that has a comprehensive list of dating sites. Once you select your site, it is time to create your winning online dating profile. </p><div><strong>Here are a few rules you must follow to create your winning profile:</strong> </div><ol><li>Get some good, <strong>recent</strong> photos of yourself.</li><li>Tell the <strong>truth</strong> in your profile.</li><li>Don't be <strong>arrogant, cocky, or desperate</strong>.</li><li>Upload a <strong>sincere, well lit</strong>, introductory video clip if possible</li><li>Don't be shy! <strong>Fill out your profile completely</strong></li><li>Pick an <strong>catchy "screen" or "profile" name</strong></li><li>Become a <strong>paying member</strong> of the site.</li></ol><div><strong>General rules for successful communication on a dating website:</strong></div><ol><li>Remain <strong>anonymous</strong> until a level of trust is built.</li><li>Tell the <strong>truth</strong></li><li><strong>Flirt a little</strong> when appropriate :-)</li><li>Don't be afraid to <strong>ask for the date</strong></li><li>Read the other members profile and <strong>ask questions</strong> about their interests and hobbies </li><li>Tell them <strong>how much you have in common</strong></li><li>Show your <strong>sense of humor</strong></li></ol><div>Most importantly, <strong>have fun</strong> and <strong>don't take any rejection you may experience personally</strong>. Remember, online dating is a sorting process and requires patience. Sometimes you will sort people out and other times you will be sorted out. The good news is that if you follow the online dating tips above and set aside a little time each day for interacting with other singles, you will go on some great dates and possibly even <strong>meet the person of your dreams</strong>. If you have already been dating online and would like to anonymously share your experiences, take <a href="http://www.theonlinedatingsurvey.com/">"The Online Dating Survey"</a>. <strong>Thanks and Happy Dating</strong>!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8470800103810546753-3430914043205836681?l=datingblogpost.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William Narodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221961963105718746noreply@blogger.com29