1	What Effect has the Internet had on Dating? What was it like before? What is it like now?
2	How did people meet before the Internet? In person - at work - in a bar or club Being set up by a mutual friend or relative - blind date And for the very brave… - personal ads
3	How did people communicate with their dates before the Internet? By Phone By Mail By Meeting in person
4	Current methods of meeting people by utilizing the Internet Dating Websites such as: - www.match.com - www.eHarmony.com - www.lavalife.com Internet Communities - online clubs - specific interest groups
5	Current methods of communicating with people by utilizing the Internet Email Instant Message Live chat
6	Benefits to Online Dating Appeals to people who are shy - eliminates the first step of approaching someone with the fear of rejection - most dating websites will even help you write your correspondence Appeals to people who are busy - you might not have enough time to go out to a bar or club - no time to talk? Send an e-mail. Or an e-card
7	More Benefits to Online Dating When filling out your “profile,” you have the choice as to what or how much info about yourself you disclose You are able to search through thousands of profiles and can select particular criteria you desire in a mate This ability to filter through the candidates saves you time and can only be done in online
8	Who uses online dating sites Today there are 100 million single adults in the U.S. There are thousands of dating websites In 2002, 17 million singles looked at these websites In 2004, U.S. residents spent $469.5 million on online dating and personals - which was the largest segment of “paid content” on the web
9	Pick a site that has what you want! Match.com has the largest number of profiles to choose from Match.com is enhanced by Dr. Phil tips on a successful relationship Helps you write correspondence to potential dates Monthly membership is about $30 a month
10	Pick a site that has what you want! eHarmony.com caters more toward people looking for long term relationships or marriage eHarmony.com has the most thorough profile, said to be “scientifically proven” Website quotes that 90 members get married each day Membership costs about $50 a month
11	Pick a site that has what you want! Lavalife.com caters to a younger generation This site also offers live chat Membership is $15 a month
12	The Internet has Effected Dating Now we have more options on how we choose to meet, communicate, and date We can still do things the old fashioned way The more options the better, especially when it comes to something as difficult as dating