Online dating or internet dating is a dating system which allows individuals, couples and groups to meet over the internet, usually of developing a romantic or sexual relationship. The development of the internet has led to the popularity of internet dating online services. There are five different types of online dating services:
1. General online dating services
These are sites such as Match.com, Yahoo! Personals, Lavalife, American Singles Udate and FriendFinder.
2. Relationship Services
These services target “marriage-minded people.” The two biggest are eHrmony and Chemistry.com. The service then provides you with only those matches. Unlike General Online Dating Services, you don’t have access to everyone’s profile-only those the service finds you best match.
3. Special Networking Sites.
Social networking sites provide a way to connect with old friends while making new ones. The largest social networking site are Myspace and Friendster.
4. Niche Online Dating Service
These services look for one common denominator that people must share in order to be a part of the service.
For example, TrekPassions.com, CatholicMatch.com, AnimalAttraction.com
5. Merging Online Dating Services
The newest type of online dating services to crop up are Merging Online Dating Services which merge aspects of the off and online dating environment.
For example, two new services (Peek a Bio and Chick n Chat) allow you to put a profile on their website then print cards with your handle name and the site URL.



