Online dating is a fun way to meet new people. You can be yourself (or not!), but best of all you don't have to battle smoke-filled singles bars when you are dating online. Online dating opens up many more doors, as you can talk to people you wouldn't otherwise talk to if you weren't online dating.

When you are dating online, pick a fun photo of yourself. One that shows you enjoy life and you are there to have fun. Make sure your bio reflects that too: if someone chooses you from an online dating service they'll have a good time and meet someone interesting. People like you, want a break from the run-of-the-mill dating scene, so make yourself memorable to them in this online dating venture.

Likewise, pick people you can relate to and find 'out of the ordinary'. There is no point signing up to an online dating site to be introduced to people you can easily get to know at your local bar. You've gone to the trouble to start an online dating adventure, so make it worth your while!

When you are online dating you first want to make new friends, and that might involve people different to you. Keep an open mind and you won't be disappointed! Think of the people you will interact with when you subscribe to an online dating website: where you will go and what you will do! The possibilities are endless in this online dating game. Choose people who have different hobbies/likes to you as well as people who have the same hobbies/likes as you. If you come across someone who likes heavy metal and you like 1950's ballroom dance music, make your online experience significant, and send them a message. They might be interested in learning about your choice of music and were waiting for the site to unearth someone for them.

Online dating opens opportunities to meet people from far and wide, so be prepared to introduce yourself to people from other countries. Online dating is an international experience. Don't limit yourself to other people online dating in your country only, broaden your horizons.

When you are online dating, read through all the biographies, also called profiles. You don't want to miss a thing, and the bio you don't read might belong to the person you've been looking for in your search. Looks and bios on an dating site can be deceiving however, so make sure you are talking to the person you think you are talking, to keep online dating interesting.

Online dating can be a fun journey, where you can meet new friends and discover new things. Always keep your mind open, and your online dating experience might surprise you!