There are huge amounts of people each year who get married as a result of online dating which seems to say that this modality of love really works.  If you are interested or actively involved in online dating there are certain tips you should know to make your experience more successful!  Here are 10!

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1. Join a dating community based on your needs.  You have your choice of relationship type online dating niches that will match you based on compatibility; more casual chatting and flirting type communities as well as those based on your particular age group or specific life interests.  For instance if you are an equine enthusiast and couldn’t imagine a weekend without riding; opt for an online service targeted to this group of people!
2. Be honest and sincere in your profile.  Many people aren’t and are trying harder to write sales copy than to depict who they really are and what they really want out of the experience.  Take time with your profile and be honest with others and your self.  Attracting someone based on misconceptions or lies is not a good way to start things out.
3. Avoid online sexual undertones.  If an online relationship develops later you have the right to decide for yourself what level you take it too; but initiating this only makes you appear shallow and more concerned with impressing men and getting dates than building a relationship based on lasting mechanisms.
4. Be a good online communicator.  Your first impression will be made through your email or chat room presence; so be authentic, honest and think about what you are writing!

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5. Put pictures of your self online that show you as you are.  Don’t put a glamour portrait as your profile picture when even your mother wouldn’t recognize.  If you aren’t comfortable with putting up pictures; leave them out and send them only to people you are interested in.
6. Always remember that your goal and intention are to have an actual and real relationship with these people!  Don’t get so caught up in a persona that you create a virtual relationship which will leave you unfulfilled down the road.
7. Use respect!  Treat others like you would want to be treated, which means answering people promptly, indicating a lack of interest nicely and working hard to not hurt others.  Remember there is such thing as karma!
8. Remember that 25% of all people online using these services are married.  Dust off your innocence and learn how to recognize these signs.  Not only do you want to never become another women; but you want to respect other women as well!  No matter how well screened the service you use is – married people still manage to get online.
9. Exude confidence!  Be confident in your self and you will attract men who like confident women.  If you meet face to face at some point; continue being confident.  One bad date or one bad online relationship is a learning experience not an indication of failure!
10. Safety first!  Use your head and no matter how perfect someone seems online never agree to meet or arrange a meeting unless someone knows where you are.  Use the buddy system and always put your safety far ahead of your heart!

The goal in online dating is not to end up virtually tied to your computer.  You deserve much more than that in life and you can and will have a relationship that is physical and healthy in all ways as long as you pride your self on being authentic and real.  Should you decide not to be, the only person you are hurting is your self.  You can also think of your online dating experiences as ways to gain confidence and hone your dating skills taking pride in your accomplishments along the way.