Online Dating Examiner

Tis the season to get desperate: fa la la la la la la la la

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:58:38 -0700

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? The holidays can be tough when you’re single. There’s mistletoe hanging in the most inconvenient locations. The radio stations are playing sappy Christmas love songs. ...

Hong Kong girls participate in prostitution, also known as "compensated dating"

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:57:45 -0700

There's a new trend in Hong Kong and it's called "compensated dating." It's all the rage among teen girls and the easiest way for them to make big money. Prostitution is illegal in Hong Kong, but these girls don&#...

Sale prices for online dating profile writing services

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:37:29 -0700

Geek's Dream Girl is offering 25% off all online dating profile writing services through 11/2/09. If you've ever considered having your profile written by a professional or hiring a virtual assistant to handle your online dating need...

Press release: Online dating site for horror fans launches just in time for Halloween

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:19:16 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ONLINE DATING SITE FOR HORROR FANS, HORROR CRUSH LAUNCHES JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN! Fan Crush Network Launches the Premiere and First On-Line Dating Network Dedicated to Uniting Horror Fans ...

Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger launches her own online dating site

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:14:47 -0700

Credit: Publicity Photo from Spark Networks I'll admit guilt - I've watched a good amount of Millionaire Matchmaker. It's an amusing show on several levels, and it's always interesting to me to see how other dating industry professionals do the...

New online matchmaking site RewardingLove.com (part three): communication and the Gordon Formula

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:31:38 -0700

RewardingLove is the newest matchmaking site on the web. In part one of this series, I gave you the quick facts. In part two, we met the doctors and learned about their site's questionnaire and matching system. In this final install...

New online matchmaking site RewardingLove.com (part two): an interview with the doctors

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:25:55 -0700

RewardingLove is the new online dating site on the block, with a lot of exciting new features and benefits that haven't been the norm (and have often been complained about by singles!). In the first part of this series, I gave you the quick fac...

New online matchmaking site RewardingLove.com (part one): the quick facts

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:14:46 -0700

New online matchmaking site RewardingLove.com offers subscriptions based on results, not time. RewardingLove, a new online dating site with an exciting new matching system has launched, and they promise that they've resolved all the things that onli...

Press release: Internet dating site for lawyers and those who love them

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:24:40 -0700

THE DOLCE NETWORK, INC. LAUNCHES FIRST INTERNET DATING PLATFORM TARGETING LAWYERS Lawdate.com Gives Singles the Opportunity to Connect with Lawyers Based on Personality Traits, Interests, Practice Specialty AUGUST 20, 2009 –...

Geek Love Video: Interview with Battlestar Galactica's Richard Hatch and SoulGeek's Dino Andrade

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:04:10 -0700

San Diego Comic-Con interview with SoulGeek.com founder Dino Andrade and Battlestar Galactica's Richard Hatch. A great insight into a dating niche that's growing and thriving!

Online Dating 101: Why PlentyOfFish.com may be the best site for you

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:57:17 -0700

Free? Mostly. Unless you want a serious button.If you're short on cash (and who isn't these days?), then Plenty Of Fish may be the online dating site for you. Up until recently, it was 100% free. Click the link and find out ab...

Online Dating 101: Why eharmony.com may be the best site for you

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:11:39 -0700

Ready to be matched on every level?Seen all the commercials and wondering if eHarmony is the online dating site for you? After all, the people on the ads look so happy! eHarmony is a matchmaking site. Unlike match.com, which allows ...

Online Dating 101: Screening, predators, safety, and backup plans

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:09:27 -0700

You don't need to be psychic to see the future!Think you have to be Professor Trelawny from Hogwarts to predict the future of your internet dating adventures? Online dating safety is easy if you stick to the following rules:Don't give away too ...

Online Dating 101: Why Match.com may be the best site for you

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:43:10 -0700

Match guarantees you'll find love - if you play the game!Wondering if Match.com is the online dating site for you? They're probably the most widely known dating site (although eharmony has been plastering our televisions as of late!). &nbs...

When "I'm dating someone" is a lie

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:00:55 -0700

Free daily image from iStockPhoto.com - thanks!I got an email asking a very simple question: "If a guy says he's seeing someone, why is he adding pictures to his dating profile?"Well, it's not a simple question. It's just ...

Online Dating Safety 101: Single parents targeted by sexual predators

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:29:39 -0700

Don't mention baby!Single parents, beware. While for the most part, the most dangerous thing you'll encounter online dating is an awkward first date, there are some crazies out there that you'll surely want to avoid.And - surprise! - a well-cra...

Jon Gosselin on Match.com: Jon & Kate Plus Eight is now JonMinus9

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:24:05 -0700

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A JDate success story - 50 dates for him, 3 for her

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:29:29 -0700

Are you JDating?In a very cool article in the NYTimes, we meet Ron James and Sheryl Daija, who met and married as a result of the Jewish dating site JDate. Ron's story is one of persistence and open mindedness, two qualities that make for succe...

"This doesn't work!!" - Why online dating is a lot like WeightWatchers

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:38:31 -0700

Are you committed to the process or just the idea?I hear so many people complaining that online dating didn't work for them. But when I dig deeper, I find out one of a few things:Their profile was vague, boring, too short, or had red flags wavi...

Surviving online dating when you can't post a picture

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:25:05 -0700

Are you shy, unphotogenic, or in a field that prevents you from showing your face on the internet? Maybe you've even decided you want to experiment to see if anyone would love you for YOU, not your picture. Thinking that no picture is a r...