Free Dating E-Book

Finding Love Online, Please take the 5 minutes or so to read this FREE dating e-book it may make you online dating experience so much better.

Remember this is to help you stand out from the crowd as its very competitive out there, so just let us give you a few pointers.

Is it possible to find a soul mate online through a dating service? You bet it is and with the right information, you will enjoy the entire process while staying safe. If you are ready to look for love online, you are certainly not alone. Currently, millions of singles from all over the world are using the power of the internet to meet other people and hopefully, build lifelong romantic connections.

The online dating services of today have changed dramatically over the years where now, you will find a service for every situation imaginable. For example, online dating sites of today feature romantic opportunities for people of all ages, financial status, religion, ethnic groups, and geographic locations.

The problem that most singles deal with is not having access to other singles. After all, you can only visit so many bars, restaurants, and coffee houses in hopes of meeting that someone special. For this reason, online dating is a phenomenal solution that provides access to people all across the globe easily, efficiently, conveniently, and affordably!

The technology of today allows you all kinds of options to ensure your dating experience is fun and successful. If you are ready to step up and give online dating a chance, the following tips will help you get started

Location – If you are not in a position of moving, you want most of the online dating services to provide you access to people in your area. While some people can move to a new geographical area, most cannot or will not. Keep in mind that most of the major online dating services feature the option of searching for people where you live while still providing the opportunity for other people in different cities, states, or countries to view your profile, and vice versa.

First Impressions – If you were going out to a bar or restaurant in anticipation of meeting someone, you would dress nice, have your hair just right, and smell great, all as a way of making a first impression. Although you would not make these same preparations for online dating, you do need to make a positive impression. Start with your profile. Be honest, witty, and always check your spelling and grammar. Make sure your profile does not ramble on about "stuff" but provides the right type of information to intrigue. The same is true for e-mail communication. Keep the conversation light and fun, providing just enough of the right information to want the person to come back for more.

Photographs – Make sure you post photographs with your profile and choose several that show your fun side. The key is to make the person on the other side of the computer smile!

Flirt – Can you flirt online? Absolutely you can. In fact, many online dating services provide you with special tools specifically for flirting. You can wink at someone, blow kisses, and send special messages.

Options – Keep your options open. For instance, you may receive an e-mail from someone that does not capture your attention right away. However, before you discount that individual, take a minute to read the profile. After all, if it is not a love connection, this person might make an excellent friend

Online Dating Tips will guide you through every aspect of dating online. From general DOs and DON'Ts of online relationships, to using the various dating services available online, we have tips for how to do it all, right here and its FREE.

We are also working on our FAQ, frequently asked questions section, to help with all of your online dating  needs. If you have a question or need dating tips in an area not addressed , please feel free to contact us ebook@meetandparty.com.

What to Look for in a Dating Service

As you begin your search for a quality, online dating service, you will probably be surprised by the overwhelming number of options. Online dating services are popping up on the internet all the time, making the decision of choosing the "right" service a bit daunting. To help you choose a service that will best match your needs, consider the following tips

While some of the newer services are fine, try to choose an online dating service that has been around for a couple of years, having established themselves in the industry. The best way to accomplish this is to go directly to the "About Us" page where you will learn not only the date founded but also the company’s philosophy.

Look for an online dating service that will provide you with the opportunity to browse profiles and photos before you join. Some services will actually offer a free trial period so you can talk to people that you are interested in meeting. If you do not have the chance to see how the service works, then you might join only to discover that particular website is not suitable for you.

If you do find an online dating service that offers a FREE trial period, keep in mind that "free" is different for each service. For example, free to one service may mean that you can actually build a profile and upload your photo, browse other profiles and photos, and communicate with people while free to another service may mean just looking.

For safety purposes and convenience, look for online dating services that offer onsite messaging and e-mail services. This will allow you to communicate with people using a special e-mail provided by the dating service instead of using your personal e-mail

Try to find an online dating service that features profiles for both domestic and international people. The key is not to limit your options for meeting new friends or building a love connection.

Before you join any online dating service, take a few minutes to read the FAQ page. Typically, the information provided is very useful and will give you a more in depth look at the company and their beliefs.

Take time to download the Alexa Toolbar. This outstanding tool ranks online sites on a scale, with "1" being the most popular and visited, and the more visitors, the greater potential for you to meet someone.

Make sure the dating service offers secure payment methods. Additionally, look at the type of payments accepted (credit card, check, money order, PayPal, etc.) to ensure the options work for you.

Choosing the Right Dating Service

With hundreds of online dating services, narrowing the choice down can be a difficult task. The important thing is to always ready the Privacy Policy, About Us page, and the FAQ page. Each of these will give you a good look into the philosophy of that service, helping make the decision easier

Also, there are many review and comparison sites out there, just like this one. Each of these online dating services has amazing features and hundreds of singles all looking for the same thing – a connection. Just remember that the key to developing a good, healthy relationship at any level is honesty. You want to present yourself as someone with integrity who is interested in learning about other people.

If you find that you are not getting very many responses to your profile, look at other people of your gender and age to see what they are writing about so you can change your profile to be more appealing. Be sure to include your photos and provide interesting information about yourself without giving out personal information that would compromise your safety. Before you know it, you will be talking to new people and maybe making your own love connection

Online Dating Preparation will help you build a better profile

As you can see the Quality dating sites will ask lots of questions,not all are compulsary,However we suggest you fill in as much as possible your opposition sure will !

Getting yourself prepared for the online dating experience is truly your first step to meeting someone special and making your experience a positive one. Start by making an honest list of what you expect, what you want and do not want, and most importantly, you need to be 100% honest with yourself. For everything to come together the way you want, you will discover that there are several factors to consider

Remember that magazines and advertisements for online dating services will often glamorize the process. If you notice, all the men and women look perfect. However, while there will be beautiful people on the dating websites, most people are your typical day-in, day-out person. These people are just like you, working hard at their job, taking care of family, and all the things you do. Therefore, while you can certainly have expectations, make sure they are not so high that they are unattainable.

As you begin your search, you will probably be taken back by the hundreds of profiles and photos to browse. Keep in mind that although dating should be fun and adventurous, it is also serious business. It would be easy to simply look at the photo and not even read the profile or just scan the profile but if you are going to do this right, you need to take your time and really read what the other person wrote. In most cases, you will find out very interesting facts, good or bad, that can be used to make a decision whether to communicate with this person or not

As mentioned, you need to know what things you want in a person and what things you do not want. For instance, if you do not want someone that smokes or drinks, then stick with your decision. Perhaps you follow a certain religion that is sacred to you and instead of hoping the other person will change, look for the same beliefs in another person.

Know going into online dating just how far you are willing to go for someone. Would you be willing to quit your job, change schools, or leave family and friends if you met someone living in another city, state, or country? Would you be willing to travel if you met someone that was in the military? Would you be willing to live a less elaborate lifestyle if you fell in love with a starving artist? These are all very important things to consider so take a personal inventory to determine exactly how far you will go.

How much are you willing to put in financially if you met someone that lived in another location? Obviously, a long-distance relationship can work but it takes more effort, patience, and money.

Many factors play into the online dating scenario. Do you want children? If you have children, how will you handle merging two families? Do either one of you have elderly or disabled parents? What will your financial situation look like? Something magical happens when two people fall in love and many times, without giving much thought to the long-term effects. For this reason, you need to prepare yourself before you get started. Make sure you understand your limitations and be prepared to follow your heart and beliefs

Personals Profiles - Photos Count

Top 50 Males	Top 50 Females
User Name Jimbo 29 Body Athletic Age 29 Eyes Brown Location QLD Hair Blank	User Name Kate22 Body Average Age 22 Eyes Brown Location NSW Hair Brown
Side Effects include random smiles	I love the outdoors and really genuine people

Photos are very Important please feel free to click on the links above to view some profiles, some web sites will post profiles in the top 50 or top 100 these are the most viewed profiles on the site,this is a great guide so get some ideas ,while you choose which photos you want to post and what you want to say within the text fields supplied,If you can get your profile in the top 50 or 100 then you will get a great response to your add,this in turn will result in more meetings and therefore a better possibility of finding the someone just right for you.

When you meet someone through an online dating service, whether to start a friendship or to fall in love and live happily ever after, you want to be attracted to the heart and soul of that person. Instead of making your decisions based on the appearance, you want to focus on what is inside. However, it is a known fact that most people are naturally attracted to what they see. Therefore, while the profile is most important, photos do count

To increase the success of your online dating experience, you need to post a photo. In fact, you should post two or three photos that are current, clear, and show some of your personality and character. One photo should be a good headshot and another photo a full body shot. If you have children, do not post them even if tempted. However, if you have a pet and want to keep your profile on the light side, include photos of them. Interestingly, the current statistics show:

Women are 8.5 times more inclined to view profiles with photos.
Men are 14 more times inclined to view profiles with photos.
Both men and women that post photographs receive as much as 15 times more attention than profiles without photos.
If you do not have a good, current photograph, this is the time to invest in a professional service to have some taken. Even if you have a friend or family member with a good digital camera, that would work just fine. Since most online dating services offer the option of free photo posting and since having a photo in your profile will dramatically increase your chances of being noticed, why would you not have one posted?

Reputable online dating services will have a review panel that looks at each photograph to make sure it meets certain criterion. This means that photographs too seductive would not be accepted, if the photo were blurry and generally not good, it would be rejected, and so on. Other reasons that a photograph would not be accepted include the following:

Photographers where your face is obscured by another person, pet, tree, cigarette smoke, or some other object
Group postings where the panel would have no idea which person is you
Photographs that include nudity, sheer, or see through material that shows too much of a personal area
Anything that the panel feels is too explicit or suggestive
A photograph that includes you and a celebrity, licensed cartoon character, or copyrighted image
Photographs that cannot be distinguished or are too blurry
Photographs that include illustrations, caricatures, or drawings
You can certainly have fun with the photographs by showing yourself sitting with your pets, sitting in a field of flowers, standing on the ridge of a mountaintop, or other situations that show some things that you enjoy

Locating Reputable Dating Sites

With so many online dating services, finding reputable services takes a little research and time. After all, if you are putting in the effort of finding an online dating service and joining one, chances are that you are serious about making friends or a love connection. Therefore, you want a service that is safe, confidential, and easy to use, offers a number of tools such as IM and chat rooms, and has a large database of members

Just about every dating service online today charges some type of fee. These fees range from $8.95 to hundreds of dollars each month. Now keep in mind that some online dating services do offer a free basic membership. However, by basic, it generally means very basic. In other words, free means no chat room, no photo upload in many cases, no instant messaging, and sometimes, limited viewing (i.e., you can only view 30 profiles per month). Therefore, you would have much more success paying the small fee than you would in using the "free" membership. Remember, after the first month if you are not satisfied, you can simply cancel your membership.

Many of the larger internet dating services also offer a free trial period. This is a great way to determine if the layout and membership database is what you want. Depending on the site, you may or may not have access to all of the services during this time. This would include viewing photos, using instant messaging, joining in the chat room, and so on. However, if you were just starting out and wanted to see what online dating is all about, the free trial period is beneficial

The three most important aspects of looking for a reputable online dating service is safety and confidentiality, size of membership database, and special interest. For example, look for online dating services that offer top security. This means they never share your personal information with anyone – ever and that your personal information is blocked from a member’s view. The size of the membership database is crucial. If you were to join a service that had 500 members from around the world, the chance of you making a connection would be slim. However, if the site had a database of 100,000 or more from around the world, your chances have been dramatically improved. Finally, you want an online dating service that meets your specific needs. If you were widowed, then you might think about a service that focuses solely on other widowers. If you were involved in snow skiing or hang-gliding, then you would probably enjoy a hobby dating service.

On the World Wide Web today, you will find literally hundreds of choices for online dating services. The primary focus of these sites includes:

Widowed
Christian
International
Geographic
Hobbyists
Big and Beautiful
Military
Ethnic
Although there are many quality services from which to choose, the categories mentioned are just a few of the specialty sites and services available. Compare reviews of different sites at Free Personals Ads

Dating Communication Tips

When meeting someone through an online dating service, good communication is imperative. Chances are that you will meet several people from around the world, many with different cultures and beliefs. Therefore, the last thing you want to do is say something that would come off as offensive although it was meant in fun. Additionally, since you will start by typing messages to each other, it is important that your words make an impression. The following communication tips will help you have a more enjoyable time, safer meeting, and better success with your online dating experience

Meeting Online – Most internet dating services offer a number of ways for you to communicate. You initially start with a simple e-mail saying, "Hi" and telling the person that you read his or her profile and were interested in learning more about him/her. Just make sure you did read the profile and have something specific mentioned in the message that they know you did. For example, if you are a woman and you found the profile of a man that intrigued you because he owned Labrador dogs just like you, you could say something like, "Hi. My name is Mary and I noticed in your profile that you own Labrador dogs. I do too!" From there, give a brief description of your dog, mention that you would enjoy hearing back, and sign off. Additionally, you will find that most services offer Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms. Some even provide special tools that help you along with the flirting process.

Intuition – Always trust your internal red flag system, no matter how charming or handsome/beautiful a person may be. If you choose to respond to a message and those messages become too assertive or personal, you are not required to keep communicating. In addition, you are not required to explain why you are NOT communicating, which is one beauty of online dating. Secondly, if you receive an initial message that makes you feel uncomfortable, you simply do not answer

Gaining Information – The key to seeing if someone is indeed a good match for you is to gain as much information as you can, which is done by asking as many questions as possible. Now keep in mind you do not want to come across as a Drill Sergeant, but you do want to get past the surface. Try to learn about where they grew up, what type of work they are in, what things they enjoy doing in their spare time, do they have children, pets, and so on. Although it may sound clinical, keep a card or computer journal of information for each of the people you find interesting. Believe me, if you start communicating with several people at once, it can be very easy to get your facts mixed up. Therefore, by having the information on a card or computer screen in front of you when communicating with one person, you will not mess up.

Physical Appearance – If you find someone interesting that does not have a photo posted, it could be for a number of reasons. It might be that he or she is new to the service and has not yet had time to upload a photo or it might be that he or she is in the process of updating a photo, etc. However, if that person has been with the service for more than one month and still has not posted a photo that should raise a small red flag. Additionally, if you ask the person to send you a photo and all you get are lame excuses, i.e., "I don’t photograph well" or "I don’t have a camera," then that too should send you a red flag. At this time, it would be perfectly fine to ask, "Okay, just curious, are you involved with someone?"

Phone Calls – After you have been corresponding with someone for a while, most people will exchange phone numbers. If you were uncomfortable in giving your home phone, a cell phone would work in that it is not published and can easily be changed. Actually hearing a person’s voice and the way they speak can change the entire picture. Just be sure you wait an appropriate amount of time so you have the option of getting to know them online before you begin the phone quest.

Watching Out for Red Flags

Red flags are defined as those little comments made by someone you are communicating with that make you feel uneasy as though something is not quite right. You may notice that something is said or that certain characteristics and behaviors come out that make you think twice about pursuing anything with that individual

One of the reasons it is so important to use the e-mail and other communication tools within the online dating service instead of your personal accounts is that many times, these red flags take weeks to months to show. Therefore, while you are learning about this person, you are protecting yourself. The information below is just a few examples of what would constitute a red flag. Some of these may seem like a no-brainer to you but it is important that you keep your mind open even to the subtle indicators.

If the person provides you with inconsistent information regarding interests, marital status, profession, family, age, employment, and so on, start taking note of the various things to see if you simply misunderstood or if the truth is being stretched.

If the person does not provide you with direct answers, you should be asking yourself why

The individual seems interested in you but after meeting, he or she makes up excuses to not introduce you to family and friends

Seems to become irritated or angry easily – look for passive-aggressive behavior

Attempts to put pressure on you – perhaps he or she is persistent in getting your phone number, your address, information about your work, your family, your children, or wants to meet you now

Makes demeaning or condescending comments about you, his or her family, friends, or co-workers

Refuses to make phone contact after the two of you have established a good online connection, which could be an indication that there is a spouse or significant other involved

Insists he or she does not have a photograph to upload and constantly makes excuses for not rectifying the problem

The person is young and single, and interested in meeting and building a relationship with you but states they want someone who is single, divorced, or widowed, has no children (heirs), is financial stable, and would be willing to accept poor health – this would show all the signs of a gold-digger

The person has no life achievements and/or still lives with parents

States his or her turn-on is walking on the beach, snuggling, and sitting in front of a fireplace gazing into each other’s eyes. While some people do enjoy this, to determine if this person is sincere, you need to do much more investigation.

Has served time in jail/prison – sure, people can change but this is something to learn much more about and not just from that person

Someone who seems to be overly interested in someone with children

A person that has a lot of baggage and negative history – if that person has overcome those obstacles, then kudos to him or her but in most cases, it takes years of therapy and hard work to conquer serious issues

Religious or political views are two things that can cause a divorce in a heartbeat. If the individual is very overpowering with his or her views, even if you share the same viewpoints, chances are conversations could become heated.

If you start talking to someone who has completed his or her PhD and spends more time bragging than trying to get to know you, watch out

A passive/submissive behavior is a bad sign that the person does not think on his or her own feet, which is not want you want. Although that person may be nice, you probably do not want a doormat as a partner.

The person immediately starts talking about sex or things that are too personal
Although these red flags do not make a person bad or a bad choice, they simply raise questions to whether or not that person is right for you. Additionally, just as you look for red flags in others, take time to perform a self-evaluation to see if you project red flags to others.

Meeting in Person for the First Time

After spending adequate time chatting with someone, you have finally reached a point that the two of you want to meet. After all, with online dating, this is the goal in the first place so seeing it come to fruition is exciting! Just as you took precautions when first starting out on the dating service, you now need to use a new set of precautions when meeting in person.

Always meet in a safe, public location where there are other people around. Make sure a friend or family member knows where you are meeting, the time you are meeting, and the time you will be leaving. If you are not sure how long the meeting will take, use your cell phone to call the friend or family member when you leave so they know you are on your way home. Typically, a restaurant or coffee shop would be the best choices. If you change your plans, always let someone know.

Never have the person pick you up in his or her car. Instead, you need to drive your own car so you have the opportunity to leave if you feel uncomfortable or things do not go as planned.

Set up the encounter on a day and at a time when YOU are comfortable. Do not feel pushed into meeting at a precise time or place. If the other person insists that you meet where they say and when they say, then cancel the meeting altogether.

Do not feel bad if you decide to cancel at the last minute. Too often, people from online dating services are eager to get things going, bypassing the friendship/courtship phase. Just follow your instincts and if the person is not understanding about you changing your mind or becomes angry, then you know it was not meant to be.

If you need to fly or drive to another city or state to meet this person, make your own hotel arrangements in a reputable hotel and do not share the information. Rent a car at the airport upon arrival so you can drive yourself to the hotel and to the meeting. Do not agree to meet at the hotel lobby, as the purpose is to have a safe haven should you need it

To give you an idea of the favorite places to meet, consider the following statistics:

Coffeehouses – 47% meet at a coffeehouse where the atmosphere is relaxed and low-key, inexpensive, and provides the opportunity to talk in a safe environment.

Restaurants – 28% choose to meet at a restaurant, preferably at lunch or early dinner. You want to choose a warm and cozy restaurant that is not too intimate so you both feel at ease.

Bar – 22% meet at a bar to have a few drinks and perhaps dance. While this is not a bad option, it does have disadvantages in that talking is usually difficult because of the music and noise. Additionally, the scene of the bar usually creates too many distractions so you and your date are no focusing fully on each other.

Home – Only 3% meet at home and in reality, this should be 0%! This is never a good option in that you really do not yet know the person.

Parent’s Home – About 1% will meet at the parent’s house but again, even thought the individual seems nice and everything seems to be on the up and up, you do not know this person. Therefore, this too is a bad choice

Do people actually make connections online?
The answer to that is a resounding – YES! In fact, thousands of people every month find someone special. The world is full of singles, all looking for someone to share life with, whether on a friendship level or as a love connection. Be patient and enjoy the adventure as it leads you closer and closer to Mr. or Miss Wonderful

Why should I consider online dating?
The reason you should consider an online service is that it is truly the easiest, most convenient and comfortable way to meet singles. Online dating provides the perfect opportunity to get to know people from the inside out. Additionally, you can take your time browsing through profiles, weeding out people that are not compatible with you. Just imagine sitting back in your sweats and communicating with people looking for friendship and love, the same as you are

Is online dating a safe way to meet other singles?
It is safe and because it allows you to have more control, you are more relaxed with the whole process. You can choose whom you send messages to and whom you respond to so you control the level of comfort. Additionally, most reputable online dating services never give out your information, keeping everything completely confidential

How does online matchmaking work?
Many of the online dating services offer a tool that takes your criterion and matches it to that of other members. The results are usually rated so you can choose to communicate with people that are close to perfect for you.

Is online dating better than traditional personal ads?
Without a doubt, online dating wins hands-down. If you think about it, you are being given the opportunity of a lifetime to meet people from all around the world, and not just read a paragraph or two, but read in depth profiles and scan a number of photos

How much does online dating cost?
Many quality online dating services offer free basic memberships. While these services are still good, they do not offer all the great tools that you would find with a premium membership. On average, you could expect to pay anywhere from $9.95 to $49.95 per month for the higher end dating sites.

OK now I have given you the Basics we will move onto lesson 2

Appropriate Communcation

As you begin your venture with online dating, it is important to remember that while there are tremendous advantages, there are some disadvantages. Unlike traditional dating, you do not have the benefit of seeing a person face-to-face, which helps you judge reactions. With online dating, you are learning about a person on words only! While this is great for getting to know someone for their heart and not their looks, it also creates the challenge in that you cannot see the reactions that go along with the words

Unfortunately, far too many people that get involved with online dating jump right into conversations, sharing some very intimate and personal things as they try to overcome the barrier of not having a visual connection. Just remember that there is a time and place for sharing certain aspects of your life. When you first start communicating with a person, the tone should be light and fun. If that friendship builds over time, then other more personal details can be discussed.

However, when you first meet someone, do not start by pouring out your soul, telling him or her all about your ex-spouse or ex-significant other. This is a huge turnoff, and an excellent way to scare someone away. Save that kind of talk for your Thursday night poker game or day at the hairdresser

Online dating services are made up of all types of people, including thousands and thousands of single parents. While most parents want to brag about their children and their accomplishments, the children should stay out of the conversation initially. Although a little bit is fine to break the ice and find common ground, you are trying to build a romantic connection so keep the topic of children for a later conversation.

Meeting someone online is very exciting and can make you feel like a love struck teenager but do your best not to sound like one. Typically, a man and woman are looking for someone that is mature, someone that has potential for being a lifetime partner. If you start acting giddy or silly, you will likely turn that person away. Now, there is nothing wrong with flirtation, being happy, and laughing, but make sure it is not over the top.

Avoid talking about personal things such as financial problems, health issues, or stories about your dysfunctional family. In most cases, these things are best left unsaid. As your relationship blossoms, you can begin to share certain things but opening up as soon as you meet is a very bad mistake that many people make.

Finally, always be honest. Even if it means poking fun at yourself for something silly you did, laugh about it and tell the truth. After all, if the relationship moves forward, the truth will come out eventually. Therefore, it is better to be yourself upfront than to mask the person you are, only to be found out and have a potential relationship fall apart.

Flirting Online

You might be asking yourself, "How in the world do you flirt online?" With the online dating services today, you will find a number of ways to flirt. For starters, many of the larger dating services are designed with built-in tools that do all the flirting for you. These would include sending someone a wink, a special message, or blowing someone a kiss

In addition to using the site design, many online daters have mastered the art of flirting by using certain codes, as you will see from the table below. In addition to saving you time, you can use these codes to add a little flirtation into the conversation.

Code Meanings
CUL8R See you later
F2F Face to Face
<G> Grin
GMTA Great minds think alike
HLOL Hysterically laughing out loud
HTH Hope this helps
ISO In search of
J/K Just kidding
LOL Laughing out loud
NRN No reply necessary

Although these may seem simple, they are fun and harmless ways to flirt. Keep in mind that these are just a few of the many hundreds of options

Try to respond to your e-mails as quickly as you can. This shows the person sending the message that you have interest and will make him or her feel good about corresponding with you.

Start out by asking innocent questions. For example, when you first start communication with someone, you could ask, "Did you do anything special this week?" or "Do you have any great plans for the weekend?" This will help you learn more about the person without seeming nosey. After you have been communicating with someone special for a while, you can use innocent questions to see if you can find an opening in time when the two of you might meet.

Another way to flirt is by hinting at something interesting without actually giving away too much information. Perhaps you could say something like, "After this last weekend, I had to buy a new pair of shoes." Your comment leaves much to the imagination, drawing the person into the conversation and interested in learning what you did over the weekend that required the new shoes.

Remind yourself that just a little will go a long way. Although a good joke or pun is fun, too much of a good thing will ruin it all. Therefore, keep your messages nice and short but interesting. If a day goes by and you have not heard from that person, rather than inundate the individual’s mailbox with messages, leave one short, sweet message that provides a small hint to prompt him or her to reply.

Finally, when you log out for the day, leave a slightly suggestive sign off. For example, most people usually write something such as, "Talk to you later" or "Have a good night." Why not take it one-step further and sign off with "It was nice talking to you" or "Wish I was saying good night in person."

Top Dating Tips for Men and Women

Are you thinking about joining an online dating service and looking for tips to make the experience successful? If so, we are here to provide you with information that will help you meet more people than the average member. Online dating services are fun and exciting, and consist of all types of people from around the world, all vying for friendship and love

Do not allow yourself to become discouraged. Considering that women receive from 50 to 200 responses on average, she simply does not have the time to respond to all and if she does, it will take time for you to hear back to your inquiry. Therefore, be patient with the process.

Take a proactive approach with online dating. Rather than focus in on one woman, send messages to several women to help increase your chances of getting a response. While you want to keep your eyes on women that match your interest the best, be careful not to be overly selective.

Try to create a unique profile and when you send messages, make them stand out from the other hundreds the woman will receive. Start with a catchy title and then in the content of the message, talk about something you read in her profile. This will show her that you did indeed read her profile and that you took the time to find and make a connection.

Always be honest. If a woman asks you a question such as, "So, what do you do for a living?" You could answer that you were a doctor or lawyer when in fact, you are a maintenance worker but in time, the truth will come out. Therefore, answer honestly but make it interesting.

Do not talk about sex or things that are too personal. This kind of conversation should be left to people that have know each other for some time and are an actual couple. Sex should never be a part of casual conversation, especially when you first meet

When you choose your user name, try to be creative. You want the men to stop when they see your name rather than simply pass you by with all the other common names.

Be a little bit flirty in your headline. You want the headline of your profile to be short but punchy. You can capture someone’s attention without being too aggressive. The time to be fun and show off your sense of humor is when writing your profile headline.

Make sure you have photos in your profile that include both a headshot and full body shot. Let us face it - men are visual so photos that show your personality are perfect. For instance, if you have a new puppy, have a photo taken in an outdoor setting of you and your canine friend.

When you respond to a man, avoid writing a novel. Women by nature tend to overdo the responses with online dating services. Therefore, answer any questions, be witty, and then ask a few questions of your own without it running into a 20-page reply.

Respond to everyone. Although this may seem like a daunting task, it is important. The reason is that many online dating services show the number or percentage of responses for each member. Therefore, if you were only to respond to 10% of the messages you receive, someone may not feel confident in writing to you at all. However, if someone sees that you respond to 80% of your messages or more, they will be more apt to contact you

Well that's it Good luck and I hope we have been of help, if you have further questions feel free to e-mail me at ebook@meetandparty.com