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From the Matchfinder archive. References to site features and some advice may reflect an earlier version of the service. Read our current safety guidance.

Forget all the old school dating rules - this is a new millenium and the dating process has undergone a revolution.

New to the world of finding love online?

'Lol' to you is something you do on the couch?

Think 'a/s/l' is a type of Internet connection?

Don't fret! The lovely people at Matchfinder have compiled a whole lot of articles to help you navigate around the brave new world of Internet dating. And if you don't find the answer here, feel free to contact them here!

Dating & relationships

Profile Headers

Create an Online Dating Profile Header that Attracts Attention Most online dating services require that you provide a short header message (opening line) t...

April 2012 4 min read

Dating & relationships

Why Use Online Dating Services?

It's hard enough finding a good date as it is but really, e-dating? After all, the Internet is a geeky place, right? Wrong! The Internet used to be a geeky...

October 2011 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Online Dating Services

You've been asking for it, so here it is. Many people have been asking what real advantages online dating has over dating in the "real" world. Well, let me...

October 2011 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Internet Dating - Why Bother?

You've heard the stories. Some of you may have experienced it yourself. Internet dating has had a bad rap due to sugar-coating. People tend to omit or alte...

October 2011 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Why I Still Believe In Online Dating

A popular topic of conversation with my office-mate is my varied experiences with online dating. I consider myself to be a well-versed “cyberdater”, and ye...

September 2011 5 min read

Dating & relationships

Advice for Single Parents Dating Online

"I’m a single parent trying online dating. Do you have any advice for me?" First, online dating can be a really smart move for a single parent getting back...

September 2011 5 min read

Dating & relationships

10 Tips For Online Dating Safety

Online dating is the best possible way to meet fantastic people who share your interests and passions. Every year, tens of thousands of people get married...

September 2011 5 min read

Dating & relationships

Internet Dating Safety Advice

Like most activities in life, Internet Dating carries a few risks. From potential perverts to thieving scammers who are out to empty your bank account, the...

September 2011 1 min read

Dating & relationships

How To Protect Yourself From Online Dating Scams

Searching for romance over the Internet has become more and more popular over the years. Online dating is nearly a billion dollar industry and scammers are...

September 2011 4 min read

Dating & relationships

Stay Safe When Dating Online

Like most things in life, online and offline dating involve risk. But most of the time, the risks associated with online dating are under your control or a...

September 2011 8 min read

Dating & relationships

How To Avoid Married Men Online

Online dating can be extremely productive and fun. But there are some men in the online world who choose to use online dating as a mask for their true mari...

September 2011 11 min read

Dating & relationships

How To Talk To Women Online

How to Talk to Women Online Ever wondered how to get the words from your mouth to the screen? Read on for helpful hints on how to do so... First, don’t pla...

August 2011 3 min read

Dating & relationships

Building a better profile

Three Ways to Build a Better Online Dating Profile: Profile Tips that Work The competition for attention on online dating services is intense. So intense,...

August 2011 4 min read

Dating & relationships

Creating a Profile

Creating a profile Your profile is your online persona as far as other users of an online dating service is concerned. You've heard of first impressions be...

August 2011 8 min read

Dating & relationships

Profile Pointers : Online Dating for Singles.

In the world of online dating, your profile is the first thing any potential partner will see and read. First impressions count, which is why having a good...

August 2011 1 min read