subject: What to Look For in a Reliable Adult Internet Dating Site [print this page] What to Look For in a Reliable Adult Internet Dating Site
The rate of growth in the numbers of women and men looking for love or just casual sex online is incredible. To cater for this exploding demand for Internet personals, private enterprise has been quick to respond. Today there are thousands of online dating sites. There are also many dating services which cater to niche dating: from cat lovers, BBW lovers, Star Trek freaks you name it, there is an Internet dating website available!
If you belong to a niche group, then you are going to be happy from the outset, as long as the service provides the basics which allow you to meet men and women that belong to your special interest group.
The Main Things To Look For in a Good Adult Dating Site
1. Big Membership
You need to be sure of is that the dating site you decide to join has a big enough membership base. Some of the biggest have millions of members, while others have just a few thousand or even hundreds. If you do your homework, you will find out which are the largest. In Australia, for example, Adult Match Maker has a massive membership base with plenty of choice.
2. Reputation
Before you choose a dating service, look around some online forums to see what other people have to say. Usually, such forums offer disgruntled people to let off some steam about poor treatment they have received by those offering the service, rather than misbehavior by members. Weigh up all the pluses and minuses registered on these forums before making your final choice.
3. User Friendly Interface
When you visit the dating site's home page, does it entice you in with a good, professional design and layout? If so, that is already a plus. They have taken the trouble to design a website that means business. Also see if they put member's photos, user names and profiles on their landing page. They do this so that you will have no doubts that there are actually members on this site. However, you may not be comfortable with having your details on display for even casual visitors to see. Up to you.
4. Reasonable Membership Cost
Make sure you are not paying a fortune for your membership. Most should be able to cater for your needs for around $100-$200 per year. Most people are always looking for a free lunch, but you will get very poor service and have quite an ordinary experience if you join a free dating site. Sorry, but that's just how it is.
5. Fast Response to Your Inquiries
Make sure that you get replies to any emails regarding either your membership, technical issue or harassment by other members. Good Internet dating websites will respond to all your emails and even by telephone within a reasonable amount of time. If a week goes by without an answer to your questions, make an official complaint to the website host. If that doesn't work, quit the site and write a scathing review on some dating forums.
