Different Types of Online Dating Services

I decided to do some research on the different types of online dating services available and found an awesome article done by the Online Dating Magazine. (www.onlinedatingmagazine.com) I discovered their are 5 different types of dating services out there and hopefully after reading this you'll be able to select the ones that match up with your goals.

1. General Online Dating Services: These provide you with the ability to view everyone that has posted a profile and is generally aimed at dating. (Match.com, Lavelife and FriendFinder)

2. Relationship Services: This service matches you with others based on compatibility testing and are generally for people who are more serious about a relationship or marriage. (eHarmony and Chemistry.com)

3. Social Network Services: They are free sites that allow you to build your base of friends and potentially find someone to date in the process. (MySpace, Friendster and Okrut)

4. Niche Dating Services: Aimed at bringing people together, to date, who share a specific common passion or desire. (Green Friends, Equestrian Cupid, Millionaire Match and Senior Match)

5. Merging Online Dating Services: Combine online dating with office applications. Allow people to post a profile then hand out specially printed cards to people you meet in everyday life who you're interested in. They can use the card to access your hidden profile to learn more about you. (Peek A Bio and Chick n Chit)

I definitely suggest you take a good look at which dating services will best allow you to meet your goals and then pursue them!

-Josh