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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Online Dating And Social Networking Sites

The term social networking has gained the popularity over the past few years. Bebo and Myspace were the popular social networking sites, but later Facebook took the place. Now a days, Facebook has millions of new users signing up everyday. The biggest benefit of facebook is that it is totally free of cost so, it is exploded in the popularity. This social networking website provides the same wide range of choice which the dating agencies perform, with the capability to search for the profiles and to check the profile pages which are user friendly with the pictures of the individual user. It would appear in a way that these social networking sites overlap in the target audience, same is the relation between the internet dating and social networking. Either complementary or in conflict. How does the popularity of any social networking site like facebook can affect the franchise of internet dating?
One aspect of the social networking which is very complimentary to the internet dating is the capability of the users of internet dating to use facebook as a medium to check the legitimacy of those people with whom they talk to. While it is fairly simple to create a fake profile on any dating website with using fake pictures in it, If an user can show his/her active facebook account with several friends to those people, then it would be easier to prove the dating profile as authentic.
The main difference between these two is the cost issue. As Facebook is totally free, majority of the people would choose to use this social networking site over any paid website meant for dating. It is a great challenge which the dating websites face from the social networking websites. But the dating agencies usually offer a more buffed up service, specifically aimed at those users who are searching for their soul mate or partner. On the other hand, social networking sites like Facebook is multi-purpose, so the users who are searching for their soul mate can easily bump into the other users who are not at all interested in any kind of romantic relationship.
The paid dating services are also able to provide an adult dating service to the users to discuss the sexual matters candidly and so that the partners can find out their partners according to the sexual compatibility. Social networking websites do not allow this service as these are completely family service. So, in this context, two separate services accompany one another very nicely as one can look after the individual in the sexual capacity while another looks after the individual in a family oriented context. So, the conclusion is that despite being so different in nature, these two sites can coexist really well.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Should One Make A Video For The Online Dating Profile?

To draw others attention to the online profile is one of the ways which can help one to get more dates and more contacts from any online dating site. Including a video link to any profile can be counted as one of the methods to make the profile exclusive and its an opportunity for the profile owner to explore his/her likes or dislikes, personal profile and most importantly the types of people he/she is looking for as possible matches. It also provides other online dating site users opportunity to see the video and to know that person from a different point of view. It also widens the ways of social conversations.
But there are few questions which come to the mind about this action-posting video to any online dating site like e harmony. If someone has just get started in the online dating websites or if one is lazy or if one has criterion like- wish to meet fitness singles or black people meet, it would make them out of their comfort zone. Some people also think about the privacy matters in online dating profiles like eharmony and match.com. But if you consider the expert's advice, it can be a great idea which one must try.
But there are few things one must keep in mind while creating a online video profile for social conversations. First thing, the video should be similar to the written profile. Keep the video focused about yourself and your interests about the possible matches. Try to show a little humor and make the video lighthearted. Basically it would describe who you are as well as your likings to meet with any certain type of people like black people meet or meet with the fitness singles. Never ever disclose your personal information like address or phone number in the video.
Secondly, try to keep the video in a range between 1-3 minutes. This length will be enough to grab the people's attentions. Speak from your mind, don't prepare any script to read off. The former will look more spontaneous.
While being in front of the camera, wear something in which you are comfortable. It should neither be so formal nor be very informal. On the other hand, you can make your dress creative according to any hobby of yours. A semi formal wear will look good.
After recording the video, sign up for a video sharing website's free account and then upload it. After that add it to your profile in any online dating site like eharmony.
The last part is the privacy of your video. You can choose the settings according to your wish and can also make the video very private any only for some selected viewers.
So, now your video is on the go. Start having fun with online dating.