How to Spot a Crappy Online Dating Site

I’m sure you’d agree that online dating should be fun and easy. Whether you’re looking for a serious relationship or a quick fling, you should be able to find what you seek without a lot of pitfalls along the way. For the sake of your time and sanity, we’ve compiled a list of things you should avoid while you search for your ideal online dating site.

Too Broad

Do you really have the time and patience to sort through thousands of incompatible profiles? If you’re like most busy people, you’ll want to avoid sites that lump everyone together in one giant dating marketplace. Instead, look for sites that service a specific need (like adult dating) and catalog profiles into easy to understand categories. A great site makes sorting though profiles quick and easy.

Waste of Money or Time

You don’t have to spend a ton of money to find the right person. Be cautious about dropping a lot of dough unless the site is willing to guarantee a result – which they probably won’t. That being said, free sites can be a waste of time because they are over-stuffed with fake profiles, scammers, and people just looking for a lark. You’re probably best served finding a reasonably priced site that offers quality candidates and features.

Over Exposed

Chances are you don’t want your mother, sister and neighbor knowing all the intimate details of your online dating life. The last thing you want is the wrong people reading all about your fetishes and fantasies. Everyone’s got secrets so avoid sites that offer zero privacy. Good dating sites are secure and have found a way to eliminate scammers and spammers.

Too Much Choice

Some people find the process of searching through hundreds of profiles exciting, while some find this process daunting. If you’re the latter, avoid sites where you have to do all the work yourself. Using simple compatibility tests, some sites are able to provide you with lists of your best matches, saving you a lot of time and disappointment.

Boring

Every online dating site should offer the basics: lots of candidates within an easily searchable database. However, the whole experience should be really exciting. Take a pass on sites that lack color and interesting features. There are so many great sites with compelling bonuses like chat rooms and instant messaging. There’s no need to be bored through this process.

No Praise

If you don’t see a lot of fantastic testimonials on a dating site, you might as well move on. If a site has had a lot of happy customers, they’re bound to have a collection of success stories they can publicize. No success stories might just mean there’s been no success. Testimonials also help you see what other people are getting from the site so you can be sure you’re expectations are accurate.