Master the Online Dating Site Game

Master the online dating site game

According to SmartMoney.com, subscribing to an online dating site could end up costing you upwards of $40 per month, but there are arguments that suggest that when it comes to dating sites, you usually get what you pay for.

And if you pay nothing, well, you do the math.

According to Forrester Research, the market for online dating is expected to reach approximately $1.6 billion by 2013, which is way up from $957 million in 2008.

So while you don’t want to give up an arm and a leg for a date, you would be wise to pay something if you want to receive something in return.

Free dating sites

While there are a few dating site out there that let you find dates for free, the problem is that members who sign up to such sites don’t take it seriously and are simply not as dedicated as those who have to dish for their profile.

Site traffic

While some sites might boast that they have millions upon millions of members, you’d do best to check Compete.com for a rough estimate of monthly visitors, because not everyone who has a profile is actually active on the site.

Read dating site reviews

Complaints about online dating sites rose 62% from 2005 to 2008, according to the Better Business Bureau. And while I tend to think that it’s because love and money are a tough road to navigate, it’s usually impossible to please everyone, especially those who are having no luck.

But I digress. The number one complaint people have about dating sites is that they continue to get charged by the dating site long after canceling their membership.

Invest in a package deal

If you opt to go the monthly route, rather than the half-year or yearly subscription, you might end up paying $40 a month, rather than $20 a month, so pay attention to the best deal and go for that one.

After all, what are the chances that you’ll be meeting the right person within the month?

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