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There was a time – call it the pre-millennium – when the notion of finding love online was scoffed at, even, dare I say, ridiculed.

Of course, that was before our lives became consistently encoded with HTML interface, and consequently our romances, too – what with the Lavalifes, the Plenty of Fishes, the Facebooks, and other online communities that plague our daily work hours but make life in our parents' basements so much more exciting.

"Nowadays the online industry is probably the most prevalent way that people do meet," says Steve Kasper, who represents dating site SuccessfulMatch.com.

Now that online dating is an established forum for finding love – or at least a date to your cousin's wedding – it's no longer a question of online dating, but rather what kind of online dating. And it's only technologically natural that it should alter and develop the way any electronic database would.

Hence, niche dating.

Niche sites cater to a specific personality trait. A little narrow-minded, maybe, but the definitive character of niche sites helps one connect with people guaranteed to have similar interests and lifestyles.

Such as horses (EquestrianCupid.com), your wealthy (WealthyChats.com), your height (TallFriends.com), or your love of the celeb life (MillionaireCupid.com). And Star Trek? Trekpassions.com. Hey, you've got to start somewhere.

"Online dating is the best thing ever to happen to shy people," says Joe Tracy, who runs Online Dating Magazine. "It's really helped to level the playing field as far as dating goes."

Tracy started his publication – available online only, naturally – in 2003, in response to the plethora of dating sites popping up.

In that time, he's seen dating sites come and go. But mostly come.

"We have counted more than 1,000, but we believe it's much higher than that," he says.

Kasper's Successful Match connects to some 40 niche sites, encompassing interests from golf to goth.

"The niche market is growing immensely," Kasper says, noting that mainstream sites, like Match.com, are also creating niche categories.

As well as being a self-fulfilling prophecy for finding people like yourself, niche sites help daters identify their own passions.

Some people know exactly what they want and they know, `Hey if I love dancing, I want to make sure that the person I date loves dancing, too, because that's something I'm going to be wanting to do with them,'" Tracy says.

But what about the age-old idiom of opposite attraction?

"They may be missing out on a really, really good person," Tracy concedes. However, that risk may not be enough for a Trekkie to take up with an anti-Shatner type.

"A lot of people feel a lot more comfortable just finding someone who has the same interests that they can develop a relationship with."

Kasper can identify with that.

He met his partner five years ago on MillionaireCupid.com – a bloated name for those making $150,000+ and celebrities. "So it does work," he says.

Forever young

Niche market: Those who believe life (or maybe a second, third, or fourth life) begins at 50.

Site specifics: Check out the blogs to learn how these folks have embraced both love and technology.

Sample quote: "Cruising for my next adventure."

Ladymaggic

Free to join? Yes

Spaceship shmoozin'

Where in cyberland: trekpassions.com

Niche market: For lovers of Star Trek, Star Wars, sci-fi and various other dimensions.

Site specifics: There are YouTube videos featuring Captain Kirk, ads for conventions and a "Browse by Group" function to find other Asimov fans with whom to commiserate over the state of the world – or at least as portrayed in Will Smith films.

Sample quote: "Seeking a self-reliant flexible giver who laughs at my corny jokes. A lady who's independent and ready for a relationship, but most of all is into sci-fi."

Rayman

Free to join? Yes

Find a date to please Bubbie

Where in cyberland: jdate.com

Niche market: Those who wish to meet a nice Jewish girl or boy without the angst of finding them the Woody Allen way.

Site specifics: Visit the success story section to prep yourself for online dating success. Browse the parties in your city (including Toronto) to meet fellow J-daters in person.

Sample quote: "I'm blond, fun, and make a mean matzo ball soup."

Lulub418tryme

Free to join? Yes

on the same page

Where in cyberland: penguin.match.com

Niche market: People who find Chaucer sexier than Clooney; failing that, people who might know who Chaucer is.

Site specifics: Search through the tips and articles section for some useful suggestions, like how to win at first dates. (Answer: Wait until the second drink before you start quoting Chaucer.)

Sample quote: "Last read: The Sedona Method. Mind blowing stuff that really changed my perspective."

Alex Avione

Free to join? Yes, for 72 hours.

Double your odds

Where in cyberland: bicupid.com

Niche market: Those who go both ways.

Site specifics: Let curiosity take hold and visit "Bi Advice Bi Beth".

Sample quote: "Not looking for sex-starved, sexually dysfunctional people. Been there, done that. I've grown up and now respect my sexuality. ... I'm only seeking compatible like-minded people either as friends or intimate partners."

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Shortly after stating that they have no problems having fans as their girlfriends, Jonas Brothers reveal their confidence that one day they would have their biggest fans as life partners. Reaching out to their fans through a post, titled "Ask Us Anything" on their MySpace blog, the band answer questions about dating and touring that are asked more than others.

Responding to the question of "Would you ever date a fan? OR Have you ever dated someone who is not famous?", the brothers wrote "The answer is YES." They continued revealing, "We have already dated fans or girls that are not celebrities. In fact, we really like to believe that the girl we will spend our lives with will be our biggest 'fan.'"

However, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas refused to reveal who they are currently dating, or have dated in the past, writing "It is our rule to not talk about our personal lives, especially who we are dating. The same would be true if we were dating you."

The brothers then skipped the dating part and started writing about their tour plans. "Our next tour will be NEXT SUMMER. We are starting our TV show next week and will be busy with the show until then. We will be going out for special performances throughout the year. Hopefully we can make it to your area but we will not be out on an official tour until June or July," the threesome revealed.

The Jonas Brothers will continue answering fans' questions on their MillionaireCupid blog titled "Ask Us Anything" until unspecified time. They are set to take the stage Saturday, October 25 for the celebrity charity gala Carousel of Hope. The proceeds from the gala will benefit childhood diabetes.

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The powerful force that comes as a great need to be loved, will cause you to search in many places for affection and companionship. These days, you have many options and, you do not have to suffer so much in search for love. It is very easy when you visit dating sites online. This is the first step to having your dream man or woman. You will be required to take some steps, at least to establish whether the site provide a quality service or not. It does not have to take so much of your time. Experts are on the forefront to advocate for this. This is expected because dating sites online have become a mainstay or an avenue for many types of fraud. You can never eliminate the lurking danger totally but, you can take some steps to ensure that you are on the safer side. Start with searching for a good service.

Dating sites online come with very many features. Some of the features that might capture your attention include the display of information on the site. There are dating sites that are simply unattractive. A while back, most of the sites could not appeal to potential clients. Today, people have gone the extra mile. You will therefore find displays that are very well though of and attractive. It is not enough for a site to be very inviting; the content also matters a lot. The content must be relevant, simple and professional. These are the most important aspects to ensure clients are catered for in an excellent manner. The next thing is to find out what information you are supposed to give. Information should be relevant to the process.

You might not have time to go through the numerous dating sites online. Therefore, you can filter and cut short your search by finding out which sites are rated as top. The Internet will reveal this. There are sites which are rated as top 100. This means that they are good enough for you. This is in regard to the fact that there are hundreds of dating sites to choose from. The other thing that is important to consider at this juncture, is the amount of money you are required to pay for the service. Many sites indicate that they will not charge you for anything. However, do not be naive in this. Find out whether there are any hidden charges that you need to be aware of. When you register with certain sites, they will constantly ask you for a fee that is not in any formal agreement. Therefore, be very clear on the financial aspects before you join.

A fairly affordable service will ensure that you get the service you deserve. Do not be in a hurry to register but, if you find that you have already registered and you want to back out, the choice is yours for the other hundreds of options. The drive within you to meet somebody who can share your world will be very strong. This is the reason why you will not stop until the job is done.

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Becca Klinger was always outgoing, and she had more friends than she could count.

But when it came to dating, she felt awkward.

"I was not very confident," Lindsay, 21, said of the way she was only two years ago. "I was just very nervous about talking to guys."

Then, at the urging of a friend, she signed up on MillionaireCupid.com, a millionaire dating site, and her social life spun into the stratosphere.

"I used a picture that showed me exactly how I was," she said. "I decided I wasn't going to try to be something I wasn't. I was surprised - the response was overwhelming."

Klinger is one of millions of Americans who have turned to so-called social networking sites. A 2006 report on cyber dating by the Pew Internet and American Life Project said some 3 million Americans had entered long-term relationships with someone they had met online. JupiterResearch estimates the U.S. online dating market will rake in more than $900 million by 2011.

In Pompton Lakes, N.J., the online dating trend has become clear to Rabbi David Senter of Congregation Beth Shalom. Senter estimates that these days, most of the couples he marries who are younger than 50 "were in some variation of online dating."

"Couples who meet though the conventional means are becoming the exception rather than the rule," said Senter, who met his second wife through JDate.com, a Jewish matchmaking site.

"Online dating seemed like a logical thing for me to do," Senter, 47, said. "Rabbis can't really hang out in bars. I had some horror stories. Some women posted pictures that weren't really of themselves, and when I met them, I realized it. One woman was talking about marriage before we even met.

"But there aren't many intrinsically negative or positive things about online dating that aren't true of conventional dating."

Indeed, single people who have tried online dating tell stories about people who "flirted" with them through e-mails and instant messaging even though they were married or in a supposed serious relationship.

And there are stories about people who misrepresented their age, their income, their job. But many people add that such deception has always been an unfortunate part of dating, online or the traditional way.

That said, Mandi Townsend, who lives in Delaware, does see some important differences.

"It could be overwhelming," Townsend, 33, said, adding that at one point she was going on so many dates she was losing track of the details about the different men. "But it works for professionals in my age range who are busy."

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When online dating or virtual dating was first introduced in the early ' 90s many singles were skeptical and reluctant to test the waters. It was all so new. Fast forward to 2008 and the obvious signs of evolution are present. Online dating has shed its stigma and is replacing traditional face-to-face meetings. It is quickly becoming the number one way of dating.

Today's singles are busier than ever and don't have much opportunity to mingle. Others have no desire to do the club scene and some cities have a small percentage of available partners. Online dating opens up a whole new world to those searching for a soul mate. One no longer has to settle for what his or her city has to offer, he or she can join a virtual site and connect with people from another state or country—people they would typically never have the opportunity to meet.

MillionaireCupid.com, WealthyChats. com, SeekWealthy.com, Millionaireloving. com are just a few of the online dating services. There are hundreds of sites devoted to those seeking true love.

How exactly does an online dating service work? Many sites require you to create a profile that tells who you are, the kind of partner you're seeking and the desired geographical location. Including photos or video clips of yourself will increase the number of responses. When creating your profile don't list everything you're seeking in a partner. Allow some things to unfold naturally as you get to know your prospects.

Internet dating affords you the opportunity to control the pace. You can communicate via e-mail, instant messaging, on the phone or webcam until you feel comfortable enough to meet face-to-face. It is totally up to you.

The Internet provides more anonymity. Therefore, you have to be wise with the information you divulge. At all times be cautious. Here are some tips to follow:

• Do not give out too much personal information.
• Do not use your real name as your screen name. Create something whimsical and fun.
• If you live in a small town but near a big city, list the big city as your location.
• Never list where you work or hang out.
• If someone is genuinely interested in you, the important things can be discussed when you feel comfortable enough to reveal them.

This is not your mother's dating scene. Have fun but be safe.

Wanita "Micky" Stewart hosts an Internet Radio Show Life, Love & Everything In Between.

 

 

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