Searching for a soulmate?

Worried about putting yourself out there?

Want to try Dating Online but don’t know where to start?

Look no further…

Like most of us, I'm no expert on dating or relationships, but I've learned from my mistakes. This site was inspired by my own experiences of Dating Online. At first, I had no idea what I was doing and made some big mistakes. But then I used Online Dating the way it should be used and in no time at all...

...but that's another story!

So just to be clear, this is not a dating website – it’s quite simply a guide book - a place where you can find information, advice, tips and reviews about online dating aimed at giving you the best chance of choosing the right dating site for you.

I don’t promise you’ll find your soulmate, perfect date or even a string of one-night stands - if that’s what you’re into! The Guide to Dating Online aims to give you everything you need to make an informed decision and stand the best chance of finding whatever it is you’re interested in. Unlike many Internet dating sites, I’m not after your money (the advertisements on these pages do that for me), I simply want to give you all the information you need in one place.

There are sections on:

• advice on dating online
• tips on creating a profile that'll get you noticed
• what personal details to mention (and what to leave out)
• staying safe online
• how to avoid those hidden extras
• what to look out for in the search for the perfect partner.

There is also a section on terminology, dating tips, how to avoid Internet scams as well as a run-down of the best (and worst) dating sites, with reviews and a scoring system to help you choose the best online dating site for you.

So, where do you begin your search for the ideal date? And when you think you've found that Special Someone, how can you be sure it's real? Well, even if you know exactly what it is you're looking for, there are a host pitfalls and wrong-turns that can easily be avoided. My do’s and don’t's will give you a head start, with sections on creating a winning profile, getting noticed and catching the perfect partner.

Browse through the different sections in any order you like, or if you aren’t sure what Internet dating is, try the Dating Online - What is it? page for starters. If you have a pretty good idea of what it’s all about, skip along to my Creating a Profile page. However, should you want to make the most of your Internet dating experience and can put your enthusiasm aside for a moment, take a look at my pages on Fee or Free? and Which Site?

Good hunting.