Online Dating: 10 Secret Tips From the Pros

Two online dating sites that have caught my attention...

DNA Dating

This site has many features that make it stand out from other online dating sites. First of all, it is a free service with no monthly fees or subscriptions. It is available through either their free Dating DNA iPhone App or their optional "Plus" app for only $4.99. Once you've signed up through the iPhone app, you can use their website as well. The design is user friendly and offers a variety of user options to control display of matches. New members fill out a compatibility questionnaire which generates a DNA Number that is unique to each user. This number helps determine matches along with other user defined criteria.

HerWay.com

This site lets women make the first move by initiating contact. Men do not have the option to search through profiles on this site. The lady sends out an invitation to a guy who catches her eye and then the lines of communication are open to both parties. This eliminates the messages being sent out by men to a lot of women who are not interested. The model for this site is based on the assumption that women do the choosing and picking in the relationship. Once a man gets contacted, he has nothing to worry about because he already knows that she is interested.

Top Ten Tricks for a successful online profile

1. Get professional pictures. It will be well worth the investment, especially for the ladies.

2. Be Honest when filling out your profile, your goal is to attract the right person for you, so it is important to represent yourself honestly.

3. Narrow down your search to the top 2-3 candidates and focus your communication efforts on them. It is easy to get dating A.D.D. with all the options out there.

4. Set a time limit for your online dating efforts. Fill up your social calendar with singles events, networking & business mixers, singles' hikes and other activities.

5. Speak on the phone first before setting up the first meeting in order to verify the person.

6. Meet your date at the venue, never have them pick you up or come to your home.

7. Don't give out your home address, business or personal information and make sure it is not included in your email signature.

8. Review your must have's and non-negotiables and focus your dating efforts on those who fit into your relationship goals.

9. If you go on a bad date, don't get discouraged, instead look at it as great practice.

10. Finally, Be Yourself and Have Fun!!! This is YOUR journey to finding love!

Noemi Kis is a professional matchmaker in Del Mar, California. She hosts singles mixers, speed dating events and charity auctions. Noemi Kis takes new clients by referral only, but free memberships are available as well. Contact her at info@nkipremier.com or visit http://www.noemikis.com