A Guide To Genuine Dating Sites

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If you are looking for that special someone in your life there are plenty of websites vying for your affection; all of them promising to introduce you to a partner that will change your life. Some of these websites are free, others cost money, and with so many to choose from how can you know where to start? We're going to help you to know some of the things to watch out for with dating sites, as well as letting you know how you can lower the costs of paid websites by using voucher codes.

What to watch out for

When it comes to dating websites there are certainly some causes for concern. With so many of these sites on the World Wide Web it can be difficult to know not only which is the most suitable for you, but also whether any of them will simply be using your email address to send spam your way. Paid websites tend to be more reputable than the free equivalents (that will often sell your contact details to fund their enterprise), but this is not always the case. Keep your eyes open for the following when considering any website:

Fake profiles. Many websites will contain profiles of stunningly attractive ...
... girls and guys that are, of course, interested in you. That's not to say that there are no attractive individuals on dating sites, that would certainly not be true, but you should be wary of websites that use a lot of fake profiles to attract people. Some sites will offer a ‘Who's Online' section which is a great insight as to whether their profiles are real. You can also search for reviews to establish if other people have encountered this on the site you are considering.

Spam protection. Sign up for some dating websites and before you know it your inbox will be filled to the brim with spam messages. To ensure that you don't get stung simply take the time to read the privacy policy that the website must, by law, offer to you. This will inform you whether your contact details will be used for anything other than interested parties contacting you.

Hidden fees. Many ‘free' websites are actually offering you an introductory deal, as can be seen in the small print. Still other websites will charge you nothing to join, but then charge fees for everything that you wish to do. Keep your eyes open for any unexpected cash that you may have to hand over.

How to afford paid dating sites

To avoid most of the above pitfalls you could register for a paid dating service. These websites are not usually expensive, but if you're on a tight budget there are still ways that you can reduce the costs.

Firstly do some research on the different websites on offer, shop around for the best price, though make sure that it's still a site that was on your short list. Once you know the sites that you're interested in, look for dating voucher codes online that could help to lower your costs still further and voila! You'll find yourself a date in no time!