Online Dating
Online dating is a which allows individuals, couples and groups to make contact and communicate with each other over the Internet, usually with the objective of developing a personal, romantic, or sexual relationship. Match making occurs over the Internet using computers or cellphones.
In order to use an online dating service, people start by creating a profile with basic information about themselves such as gender, age, location, and interests, and at least one photo. Most online dating services allow people to browse or search through a database of member profiles, although a few, such as Chemistry.com and eHarmony, only allow users to view profiles of matches who have already been deemed compatible by a computerized matchmaking system. Members can communicate by sending messages through the dating website without revealing any personal contact information.
The variety of dating sites is constantly growing, with many sites focused on very specific groups or interests. There are sites for seniors, sites for Muslims, sites for fitness-oriented people, sites for people just looking for friends and sites for people who are interested in more adult activities. In this article, we’ll be focusing on the most basic type of dating site –- one that works to bring two people together for a romantic relationship.
At the moment there are five different types of online dating services.
1) General Online Dating Services
These are sites like Match.com, LavaLife, Udate, and FriendFinder. In essence, these services give people full access to their member database. People sign up and can instantly browse any profile people want to find the right person. Some services will offer optional tests, quizzes, or guides to help people find what they’re looking for, but people always have the option to expand their search as wide as they want.
2) Relationship Services
Generally, these services target 'marriage-minded" people. The two biggest are eHarmony.com and
In order to use an online dating service, people start by creating a profile with basic information about themselves such as gender, age, location, and interests, and at least one photo. Most online dating services allow people to browse or search through a database of member profiles, although a few, such as Chemistry.com and eHarmony, only allow users to view profiles of matches who have already been deemed compatible by a computerized matchmaking system. Members can communicate by sending messages through the dating website without revealing any personal contact information.
The variety of dating sites is constantly growing, with many sites focused on very specific groups or interests. There are sites for seniors, sites for Muslims, sites for fitness-oriented people, sites for people just looking for friends and sites for people who are interested in more adult activities. In this article, we’ll be focusing on the most basic type of dating site –- one that works to bring two people together for a romantic relationship.
At the moment there are five different types of online dating services.
1) General Online Dating Services
These are sites like Match.com, LavaLife, Udate, and FriendFinder. In essence, these services give people full access to their member database. People sign up and can instantly browse any profile people want to find the right person. Some services will offer optional tests, quizzes, or guides to help people find what they’re looking for, but people always have the option to expand their search as wide as they want.
2) Relationship Services
Generally, these services target 'marriage-minded" people. The two biggest are eHarmony.com and