Archive for April, 2009

Go Dating & Mobile

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Go Dating  &  Mobile To Find Singles

With the sudden outburst of technology taking the world by storm the telecom industry is one which certainly stands to gain the most. With almost 8 out of every 10 urban people owning a cellular connection and device the mobile service providers are going crazy handing out various schemes and offers. Since most folks are addicted or heavily dependant on the internet they choose WAP enabled or web friendly handsets. This is another plus point for these service providers as they charge their subscribers heavily for these kind of value added services. Mobile office or mobile internet has also opened the gateway to a new dating avatar – ‘mobile dating’.

The latest trend which seems to be building is mobile dating. Using this easily accessible communication tool scores of people young and old are empowered with the internet on their phones to enjoy flirting and multiple dating mobile all via SMS or text and chat. It’s really simple as tons of websites out there offering free registration provide advantageous services like free SMS from your online account to any mobile number, video messages and multimedia or picture messages. One even has the option of downloading and sending songs to their date.

Those on the other hand who do not own WAP enabled or cyber friendly cell phones do not abstain from this form of dating either. As text messaging is a regular service all providers offer and does not pinch the pocket much. Then they also have the choice of multimedia messaging and voice mail. Or else the good old voice call where one can whisper sweet nothings in their beloved’s ears with the magic of wireless telecom service.

Out Of Good Cometh Evil

Well, as all good things come with a price so does mobile dating.  While free sites like Indiatimes.com and Rockyou.com are minting moola through these addicted daters they are not fool proof. One can never be too sure when it comes to wireless communication and cyber space. After all how secure is it and who is actually behind that web curtain? In recent times there have been numerous unfortunate cases of cyber crime as well as through telecommunication. Youngsters especially high school and college teens are the meat for those vicious monsters out on the prowl to exploit them emotionally, physically and financially. Many are lured by the excitement and fun of mobile dating but often things go dangerously wrong. Hence it is best to be vigilant and extremely cautious about the date you choose to engage in your mobile dating plans. One must check the individual time and again for their authenticity and also speak to them through voice calls. It is not advisable to get carried away when mobile dtaing at first go and send out your personal pictures or videos to a mere stranger.

It would work to your advantage if you share your experience of mobile dating singles with a peer or older friend who can advise you and help keep you from harm. Nevertheless dating on a mobile can be rather convenient and fun since it is not expensive and can be done anytime anywhere.

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Guide To Mobile Dating

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

A Simple Guide To Mobile Dating

Mobile technology has opened a stream of mobile dating for users all around the globe. People seeking partners can now choose from scores of individuals like themselves even from their own locations. Dating is a fun way to socialize and mingle with people who share your interests but has its fair share of baggage. Here are some guidelines for safe and healthy mobile dating.

The Do’s

All one requires to pursuit mobile dating is a cell phone with WAP or GPRS features and a cellular service provider that supports such features.
There are many websites on the internet that provide mobile dating services like text message packages as well as voice and video chats. The registration on such sites is mostly free and some charge a minimal monthly fee.
When signing up create a user ID or pseudo name along with a profile which will be visible to other daters surfing the site for a date. Keep your profile simple and clean. Depending on the information provided by you in your profile and preferences, you will receive regular matches via text messages on your cell phone.

Start slow and easy as rushing or cramming options will only leave you overloaded.
Keep personal details like pictures, numbers, addresses and videos for later into the pursuit. Once you have established an inter-personal relationship with your mobile date you can gradually reveal your identity.
To get on familiar grounds with your mobile date ask to share photos and videos, to see family and friends.
The picture you upload should be clear and not touched up. Be honest about yourself and urge your date to do the same.

The don’ts

Since there are several fraudulent users online waiting to take advantage of naïve daters one must be absolutely cautious and vigilant while agreeing to a conversation with a stranger.

Do not answer obscene texts or calls as they are just traps.
Never give out your personal number or address until you are sure of your mobile date.
Since mobile dating comes with added features like video and voice chat it is advisable to use them before actually planning to meet your date in person.

If and when you do choose to meet the dater in the flesh be extremely careful and plan ahead. Keep a friend or relative in the loop and let them know where you are going.

Steer clear of individuals demanding favors in cash or kind.
With the rise of cyber crime and hacking be alert when accessing your account or others information.
Do not obsess over your mobile date too much as you may appear desperate and easy.
Avoid uploading suggestive pictures or videos as you never know who may be viewing them.
It is not to the advantage to register on too may sites as this way you will be bombarded with messages and will lose control.
Multiple dates can be exciting yet frustrating. Hence it is better to stick to fewer options and steadily sift through to the final cut.

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Free Mobile Dating

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Tips for Free Mobile Dating Success

Free mobile online dating portals offer one a chance to find their dream dates, without having to shell out even a penny for the service. Well, finding out a suitable free online mobile dating portal from the many available in the cyberspace is a job in itself for sure. But, having an account with one such portal does not ensure that you’ll get your perfect date. It requires some serious work from your part as well. Here are few tips that would help you to score better in your quest for your dream date, no matter what dating site you are hooked on to.

First impression matters. In other words, pick an appealing screen name to represent you in the portal. Even though there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing screen names, it’d be better if you choose a catchy, but short name that in some way relates to your personality. Of course, there’ll be lots of weird names in mobile dating portals. You can’t help it. But, you can very well give yourself a peppy name in the site.

Next is interaction with your potential dates. Remember, in free online dating portals, or for that matter any online dating portals, you are not actually meeting anyone in person, when you start a conversation initially. So, when you first work up a chat with somebody, who could be your prospective date later, it is vital to create a good ‘first impression’. In order to do that, as a first step, keep your chat witty, informal, and general to start with. Don’t boast about your income status, or give away information relating to your past relationships or medical issues you have in the first place. Instead, try to be charming and vague at the same time. Talk about your tastes, ambitions, studies, occupation etc. These are thick enough topics to set the chat going for at least fifteen minutes. By then you could sense if it is worth taking the chat to the next level, or break off for good.

On the contrary, if the other person starts asking you too many personal questions, or starts to give away too much of personal information from the word-go, that is cue enough to realize that it is not the kind of person you are here for.

Also, it is important to be patient, and not in a hurry. After signing up, don’t straight away shoot off email after email to people near your area (by zip code). That’ll send out a wrong impression to others that you are desperate to hook up with some person or the other. Take your own time to choose your potential date to chat online. 

Finally, play the waiting game to perfection. Don’t reply to the emails you have received in a jest. Instead, keep your date wait for a couple of days before you eventually reply. That’ll give an impression to the other person that you have a life of your own, and you are not someone who is sitting idly in front of the computer. On the other side of the coin, if you are sending out the email, and if the other person does not respond to your email communication twice, assume that he/she is not interested in building this conversation. Here, persistence is not going to pay off, and it would be smart to start everything afresh.

Remember, free mobile dating is truly a dicey business, wherein only those with reserves of patience and perseverance are going to make it at the end of the day.

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