Online Dating - Just How Honest Are You? - Online Dating Briefs by Dr. Dato
Article Subject: Online Dating - Just How Honest Are You?
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Dr. Dato’s Brief:
This post is from a UK site and talks about online dating as it applies to the UK men and women.
In UK alone, one in six people now meet through an online dating site whereas in USA this figure is about one in five. Some tips from leading dating companies suggest that creating a catchy headline for your profile is important but make it unique and not the same way ie. “Bubbly personality”.
A Bath University lecturer said that your email address, spelling, speed of replying all adds to how they measure you from the other side. Doing a spell check is vital for some readers.
Some readers who have written in to say that the online profile cannot say much until you have seen him/her in person, “I have have been excited through texting and emails but when we met there were no sparks”
One single mum says she would tick all the boxes in her profile just to increase her chances. “An initial phone chat allows you to find out much about the person and if they are willing to introduce you to friends and families, its the best way to see what his world looks like and how you would fit in”.
being honest with your dating profile can help but leave something to the imagination
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Paid Dating Sites Review – Amor.com
Amor
Look and Feel
The look and feel of the website is simple but yet attractive. The background of the site is red while the foreground color is white. You see a large picture of a Latin couple with a sign up box to the right. On the top left corner of the site page you will see four flags of four different countries. By clicking on these flags you can view the site in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Dutch. There are no Google or any other advertisements that can be seen on the site.
Registration Process
For getting registered to the site you need to give your username, password, email and location with three steps to the registration. The first step is completed when you have given your username, password and email. The second step asks for your personal information such as zip code, state, country, who you are looking for and the type of relationship, hair and eye color, height, body type, religion, smoking and drinking habits, education etc. The third step is where you have to upload your profile photo and you are done with the profile completion.
The site gives you the opportunity to selects free offers and newsletters from the promotional partners and they include Corazon.com and other third parties. The site offers you free membership to Corazon.com which is again another dating website where you can chat, flirt and hook up with Latin singles. You have the option to uncheck the box.
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Paid Dating Sites Review – Amor.com - Part 2
Login & Customizing Profiles
After completing the registration successfully, you are automatically logged into the site.
Once logged in, you can view the site icons like who is online, search, messages, favorites, chat, upgrades and your profile at the very top. Next to that set of information, you will see your IM’s, messages, online users, viewed me and favorite me users.
To the right corner you can se the site activity which displays your messages, IM, gifts received and sent by you. Also, you will also be able to see the new members this week and members which are near to your location.
Customization on this site is just like any other dating site, you can see the % of your profile completed and make this near to 100% by providing additional information about yourself and your seeking partner.
Photo Profile Section
Uploading of the photos can be done only from your computer as there is no import facility from any of the social networking sites. You can upload up to 10 photos including your primary profile picture.
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Paid Dating Sites Review – Amor.com - Part 3
There are certain guidelines for uploading photographs which includes a ‘well-lit’ photo that allows other members to see you more clearly. Group photos are allowed provided that it doesn’t have more than three people in the picture.
Pictures containing URL’s, or contact information, profane hand gestures, copyrighted materials, artwork, pets, childhood photos , landscapes, specific body parts, tattoos or body piercing are not accepted. Also one should not post nude or suggestive pictures, obscene or offensive photos and photos of inanimate objects.
Browse & Search Feature
Upgraded members which means subscribed members can browse any section of the site whereas there are restrictions for a free user. Online members, new members, members who are celebrating their birthday this week and featured members list can be seen in the who’s online section.
Searching for your partner or friend through this site is very easy and quick. You can do a basic search by age, relationship type, location or photo with Advanced search available to free members too.
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Paid Dating Sites Review – Amor.com - Part 4
In the Advanced Search, you have to give the required criteria of age range, gender, relationship type, height, weight range and your location. You can also conduct searches on the basis of optional criteria that are given like body type, hair, eye color, career, religion etc.
Messaging
Messaging is the core feature of any dating or social networking website and Amor.com is no different to this pack and is designed well. You can do IM’s, chat, send mail and gifts to the other users of the site. You have the ability to show your interest and add any member to your favorite list. However, you will need a subscription to use these messaging features.
Other Features
The site does not have many additional features that could be described here. Being a paid site, I find this rather disappointing. You can save your searches which will help you next time for finding your matches. Also you can view the featured stories, advice and articles related to dating. Online members and the growing members list can also be seen.
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