Which Online Dating Membership to choose on a site?

How to choose a dating membership? First off you have to make sure that the dating site you found is the dating site you want to spend your hard earned money on. The best way to do this is, to signup for a free trial that, most self respecting online dating sites offer. These free trial periods usually range from 3 to 7 days and will give you ample time to search for and view their dating members profiles. Most of these sites free trials will let you do everything the site offers except communicate with their members.

If you found at least a few members in your area that you would like to exchange mail or chat with you may want to purchase a membership but, if this is you first dating site you are trying, it may be a good idea to check a few other recommended dating sites free trials just to see how their members profiles suit you. I find that certain types of members tend to migrate to certain sites and it may take joining a few dating sites to find the right site for you. To find sites that may be best suited for you take a look at our Reviews section which is divided up into over 8 different categories that singles may be looking for.

So you have found the site you want to pay for, good. Most dating sites offer a 1 month (reoccurring membership), 3 month, 6 month and 12 month memberships. The 1 month membership usually automatically renews itself at the end of each month unless you notify them within a certain time period not too (usually 7 days). Depending on the dating site, the 3 month membership may do this as well so always read your "Terms of Service" for the dating site you are joining. On a per month basis the 1 month membership will always be the most expensive, followed by the 3, 6 and then the 12 month. Some 12 month memberships, you may be able to save more than 70% off per month when compared to the cost of joining at the 1 month charge. What most people tend to do is join initially for one month. If they find that they do have lots in common with the other members they have found, they will then rejoin for a 3, 6 or 12 month period of time. This will save them money. Joining for 3, 6, or 12 months usually depends on what the member wants get out of a site. If you are joining for friendship or casual dating then the 12 month period will suit you but if you are looking for a committed relationship then you may want to rejoin for only the 3 month period.

So to wrap up if you are looking for new friends and people you share interests, etc. with, you will want to use the dating site for a long while to enjoy the features the site offers, such as chatting, using the forums and emailing your friends. Where as singles looking for a more committed relationship will just be looking for a few people to share experiences with. This would mean that the shorter 3 or 6 month membership will be for you.