The online dating industry has growth tremendously over the past 10 years. An estimate 20 million americans use online dating services at least once a month. The chance that you will found love online has never been better!

Here are 10 tips to help you find your true love online:

1 – CHOOSE THE RIGHT DATING SITE:
There is now many dating websites available. Besides the most well-known such as Match.com, eHarmony.com or Yahoo personals, there is many specialized websites targeting people that share a specific interest. For example if you are searching for someone who has the same religious beliefs, you will save some time by subscribing to a website like ChristianCupid.com, JewishMingle.com or Muslima.com.
For a complete list of dating sites from around the world sorted by category (love, adult dating, religious dating, ethnic dating, gay dating and special interest dating) you should visit Matebook.net. It has complete reviews of over 100 dating websites from around the world.

2 – UPLOAD A PHOTO
Match-seekers who post photos receive 2 times as many messages as those who don’t.

3 – CHOOSE A NICE ONE!
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.  Make sure the picture chosen advantages you, that it does not include anybody else and that it is recent.

4 – TAKE TIME TO WRITE A NICE INTRODUCTION TO YOUR PROFILE
Be original! Avoid the “I love to have fun” or “I enjoy good wine” stuff. Tell the people what makes this profile different than the last ones they have consulted. If you lack inspiration, ask a good friend to write it for you.

5 – CLEARLY STATE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
Be specific about what type of relationship you are looking for (love, friendship or adventure). This way you will avoid messages from match-seekers that are not looking for the same thing as yourself.

6 – CONSIDER PAYING SERVICES  
Most dating websites will only let paying members the privilege of being able to send personalized messages to other members. If you think you have found a compatible profile on a dating website, you should consider a paying membership in order to contact that person. Most dating websites offers monthly membership for less than $30 per month.

7 – NEVER GIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION ONLINE
For your security, you should never give your phone number, address or even last name online before meeting someone face to face.

8 – MEET IN A PUBLIC PLACE
Again, for your own security, you should always meet in a public place for your first meeting.

9 – CONSIDER A WEBCAM AND MICROPHONE
The cost of a webcam has significantly dropped over the past few years. It is now a fun and inexpensive tool that can make your interactions with other members fun and closer to a face to face meeting.

10 – HAVE FUN!
Online dating websites is a great tool to meet someone. Have fun with it! Explore the many dating websites and millions of singles profiles in just a few clicks!