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If you are single and still haven’t tried online dating, you no longer have an excuse. And for those of you who are loyal to only one dating site, you have an opportunity to branch out and consider joining a few more. Dating web sites are offering some great discounts and contests to attract new members, so it’s time to take advantage.
OkCupid is running a contest through the end of November to determine who of their members has the best online dating profile. The best part? The sign up is free, and the prize is $250. If you haven’t visited this website, it’s definitely worth a look. It’s a bit quirkier than mainstream sites like Match.com and eHarmony---instead of a long Q&A process to determine your “type”, with OkCupid you can create and circulate questionnaires about...well, anything.
If you are into a more selective online dating process, you can check out Chemistry.com with a 14-day free trial. The Q&A process is a bit tedious, but if you can suffer through yet another question about your dating preferences this is an easy site to use.
One of my favorite references for getting the 411 on all of the dating sites, including the new ones that seem to be launching on a daily basis, is DatingSitesReviews.com. They list promotions being offered along with coupon codes you can enter to receive substantial discounts on memberships, which for some sites can be as high as $60 per month. Current promotions include Matchmaker’s “2 for 1”, where you get two months membership for one month’s price, and 20% off of a 6-month membership with eHarmony.
And for those of you who don’t have any cash to spare, there are dating web sites that don’t charge for your membership: OkCupid, PlentyofFish, and CasualKiss to name a few.
In these tough financial times, there are opportunities to network and put yourself out there without breaking the bank. So, stop procrastinating and give it a shot.
For more info: Kelly Seal is a writer and former speed dating host. You can visit her blog, Notes from the Dating Trenches at www.kellyseal.com, and follow her tweets at www.twitter.com/kellyseal.
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