Let's Talk Apps & Sites (Page 42)

Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor: Lillian Castro

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Welcome to dating app central! Here we rounded up the best articles that focus on how to use online dating services to your advantage. While some sites may review only the mainstream, big-name dating platforms, we spend our days inspecting every end of the dating app industry so you can get all the deets.

DatingAdvice is the authority on dating, and we have the tools to help you set your sights on the right matches. Our articles review, compare, and provide tips on online dating platforms to help readers make the best choices for their love lives.

Before diving into online dating, it is important to understand how it works. And our expert-driven content helps you do just that. Need in-depth reviews and side-by-side comparisons of popular AND niche dating platforms? We got you.

Our readers can dive deep into features, user experience, pricing, and success rates of dating sites, with expert commentary guiding them through it all. This way, you can narrow down your search and start swiping smarter and faster.

In this section, you’ll also read all about the trends shaping the future of online dating. Find the latest news on what’s happening in the dating industry and learn the ins and outs of how to use dating platforms to their fullest.

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Luxy: The #1 Dating App for Wealthy & Attractive Singles
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The 411: From CEOs and millionaires, to Hollywood celebrities and doctors, Luxy is the only dating app that exclusively caters to the 1 percent, bringing beautiful and successful people together. With 50-hour work weeks and constant traveling, wealthy and accomplished people barely have enough time to eat, let alone sift through thousands of dating profiles to find a like-minded match. In order to meet someone...

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How Zoosk is Revolutionizing Online Dating with “Behavioral Matchmaking”
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Thanks to its Behavioral Matchmaking technology, Photo Verification tool and many other one of a kind features, Zoosk has become a leading site and app that helps people get smart about online dating.  Online dating is stressful enough without having to fill out an extensive form that asks everyone and their mother the exact same questions. What if there's no right answer for you? What if you...

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5 Ways to Meet Swingers While Traveling
John Melfi

John Melfi

Jackie and I don't play at our clubs because we don't think it's a good idea to mix business and pleasure, but we love to travel! When we do, that's the time we let loose and play with other swingers and singles. Our search for swingers starts before we leave Dallas. These are five ways to find other couples to have a good time with. 1. Adult social sites We normally begin by checking the adult...

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11 Best Weirdest Dating Sites of 2015
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The online dating world can be filled with fetishes, freaks and romantic faux pas. Few dating sites have managed to filter through the weirdos effectively. Plenty, however, have opted to corral all of the unique online daters into communities of singles with like-minded tastes instead. We scoured the web for the wackiest dating worlds out there. Here's the 11 weirdest dating sites of 2015: Darwin...

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LoveByte: The All-In-One App for a Holistic Couple Experience
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The 411: What started as a blogging site for couples, LoveByte has now become a leading app for romantic partners to improve their communication and, in turn, strengthen their relationship. Founded in 2011, LoveByte.us is the brainchild of Steve Sng, who often experienced his own frustrations while being in a relationship. Steve Sng, founder of LoveByte From misunderstandings to missed calls, Sng knew he...

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DateMySchool: Educated People, Educated Dates
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The 411: With more than 1 million registered users and open to 2,400 accredited colleges and universities in the U.S., DateMySchool is the leading dating site for students. From going to class to taking exams to attending campus events, the life of a college student is a busy one indeed, and that life is mostly filled with people who are studying the same subject. Who's got the time to actually find someone for...

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Between: An Exclusive Space for Couples to Grow Closer
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Introducing the first-ever application geared especially toward couples: Between. In a world with countless communication and data-sharing portals, Value Creators & Company has constructed a private forum for couples to communicate, commemorate and cultivate lasting relationships. Founded in 2011 by a group of guys from Seoul National University, Value Creators & Company's mission focuses...

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The Grade: A Dating App That Kicks Out Unsatisfactory Profiles
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: With more than 160,000 downloads from the App Store, The Grade is a revolutionary dating tool that holds users more accountable for their actions (online and offline). Now you can see how your profile compares to others. Users get and give feedback through a grading system on every profile, creating a safe and engaging environment for high-caliber singles. What if your online dating life were up...

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7 Best Psychic Dating Blogs of 2015
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Stuck in a romantic rut? Whether you’re in a long-term love affair or can’t break into one, you don’t need to fret about the future. We’ve rounded up the best psychic and astrology dating sites and blogs that will tell you about your love life according to the stars. Here are the top seven psychic dating...

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The Mandy Project: A One-of-a-Kind Experiment by Plenty of Fish
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

What are the worst dating cliches of all time? Think about it for a second or two. OK, now that you've thought about it, name only the cliches that have actually worked in real life. Got anything? Well, 39-year-old writer and sexpert Mandy Stadtmiller would be curious to hear your thoughts on the subject. The spunky editor-at-large of xojane.com spent more than a month outside of her comfort zone in order to...

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Grant Langston: Celebrating 15 Years of Greatness at eHarmony
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The 411: Through his passion and dedication, not to mention 15 years of hard work, Grant Langston has played a significant role in making eHarmony the online dating powerhouse it is today.  Growing up in Hartselle, Alabama, Grant Langston never dreamed that he would work at an online dating company, let alone the biggest one in the world, but sometimes greatness comes when and where you least expect it. That...

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13 Steps to Creating a Boyfriend for Valentine’s Day
Julie Spira

Julie Spira

The folks who launched InvisibleGirlfriend.com, a sort of dating site for lonely guys who want to create a profile of their perfect girl and text them to their hearts' desire, have now launched InvisibleBoyfriend.com just in time for Valentine’s Day. At first, it screamed insecurity, but my curiosity got the best of me. Before you knew it, I had created Richard Stone, my dream guy. He was hot and sexy. Best of...

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Dating Reinvented: Be Yourself With TrueView
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: Launched in 2012, TrueView.me focuses on one thing and does that one thing extremely well, and that's connecting people through the things they love doing.  Don't you hate it when you meet someone who you think could be "the one," only to find out they don't share your love of mac and cheese or "Breaking Bad"? The word deal-breaker comes to mind. But with Trueview, an innovative (and free!) dating app...

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12 Best Female-Friendly Dating Apps & Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Gina Stewart

Gina Stewart

Do female-friendly dating apps even exist? You bet they do. We like to call them the anti-Tinder. Tinder inspired a new era when it launched in 2012. This infamous dating app pioneered swiping technology and encouraged singles to make snap judgments based on looks. Lovely, right? But it's been undeniably popular, and many dating sites and apps have duplicated this fast-paced matching system in hopes of...

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15 Best Sexperts of 2015
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

You have plenty of sexual feelings, but what about sexual knowledge? Probably not nearly as much. So where do you find the answers to all your questions? From a renowned sexpert, of course! There are plenty out there, but these 15 dating sites and blogs really wow when it comes to knowledge, experience and relatability. You can definitely rely on their sexpertise to tell you what you need to...

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5 Best Blogs for Man Crushes and Bromances
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

There is no shortage of handsome men in this world. However, it would be impossible to appreciate all of them in real life (despite what SNL's "Dongs All Over the World" would lead you to believe). The good news is we can indulge in an abundance of these men through the power of the Internet. Whether you've got a man crush or a full-fledged bromance, you'll be thrilled to see these five dating sites and blogs keep...

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Tagged: Meet New People on Your Own Terms
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: With more than 100 million connections made every month, Tagged.com is the leading social network to focus on helping users meet new people — no matter the reason!  What started as a site for teens to meet like-minded teens has soon become the go-to social networking service for anyone, for any reason. And that service is called Tagged. Founded in 2004, Tagged brings people of all shapes, sizes and...

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4 Reasons Grindr is the #1 Gay Dating App
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: As the first all-male meet-up app, Grindr dominates the market like no other and has become the largest mobile network for men in just five short years. With more than 10 million downloads, 5 million active monthly users in 192 countries, mentions on shows like "SNL" AND available via iOS, Blackberry and Android, Grindr has a lot to brag about. But Grindr is so much more than just impressive numbers and...

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10 Best Dating Sites for Quick Tips
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Many dating sites will go incredibly in-depth with their advice, offering you all of the information and data that exists on a topic until you're overwhelmed by everything that's been thrown at you. What do you do when you just want some quick, simple insight? Well, you can start by checking out these 10 sites. They keep things short, sweet and to the point because your time is valuable, and they know you need...

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Wamba: The Go-To Freemium Social Dating Site
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: With more than 30 million members in 15 countries, Wamba is quickly becoming the most popular social dating site, allowing you to meet people where, when and how you want.  When you're looking for romance, you don't sign up for a site that's just going to connect you with people you already know. No, you want a site that will introduce you to new people — and that's where Wamba excels. As the first...

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7 Best Teen Dating Blogs of 2014
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

It seems like everyone and his mother has some kind of insight on love and relationships ... unless you're 19 or younger. Then the advice runs dry. It's as if people don't recognize that you have dating concerns of your own! Fortunately, there are some superb resources out there that offer the dating advice you're looking for. These seven dating sites and blogs will help you figure it out. Don't worry about the...

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Simple Marriage: Expert Help from the Comfort of Your Own Home
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: Consisting of online courses, ebooks, videos, podcasts AND an active blog with a collection of experts, there are few marriage counseling centers that offer more helpful tools for couples than Dr. Corey Allan's SimpleMarriage.net. Did you know the average couple lives unhappily for six years before seeking counseling? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor with a...

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5 Ways GoodTherapy.org Will Find the Right Therapist for Your Love Life
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: As the leading online therapist directory, GoodTherapy.org provides struggling couples with the experts they need to turn their relationship around. With 40 to 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce in the United States, there's no doubt most couples will go through rough patches in their relationship. Big life changes like having children, moving to a new city, losing a family member or experiencing sexual...

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4 Guaranteed Ways to Have Success on Tinder
David Wygant

David Wygant

By now you’ve probably tried Tinder. It can be extremely frustrating. Swipe, after swipe, after swipe... A lot of people use it to hook up. If you’re DTF, then that’s cool. But you also can use it to find a girlfriend. You just have to be smart and, of course, patient. Sick of not having any luck on Tinder? Responsible for more dates, relationships, and marriages than any dating site or app, Match.com is another...

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Sparkology: More Than Just a Dating Site; It’s a Movement
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: With the motto "Our reputation is our greatest asset and honesty lies at our core," Sparkology.com is the dating site that's setting new industry standards and breaking away from the run-of-the-mill services out there. Sparkology.com may only be three years old, but the site's dedication to its members already precedes itself thanks to three core values: Quality people Quality conversations Quality...

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12 Ways Match.com Dominates Online Dating
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Everyone knows when you want to venture into the world of online dating, Match.com is the go-to site. Having been the powerhouse in the industry since 1995, there are a million reasons why Match is top dog. While we couldn't list them all here (even though we wanted to!), we've gathered the best ones just for you. Here are 12 ways Match.com dominates online dating.

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MySingleFriend: Making Profile Writing Easy Since 2004
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: Writing a decent dating profile can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! As one of the most popular dating sites in the U.K., MySingleFriend allows the people who know you best to do the hard work for you. When you start to make a dating profile, what do you say about yourself? "I'm the best person ever. Please date me?" If only it were that easy. There's a lot of pressure to say the right...

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Know Ya’ Boo with the #1 Social Network for Two: Avocado
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: Just like avocado trees need another tree nearby to bear fruit, relationships need two committed people to survive - and that's where Avocado comes in handy. Giving partners the ability to privately chat, share photos and more, Avocado is one of the top couples apps around. Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter make it easy for us to stay connected with our family, friends, co-workers and...

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Never Liked It Anyway: The eBay for Breakups
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: If you’ve ever had an item left over from a breakup that you just can’t stand looking at anymore, Never Liked It Anyway is THE site for you. Giving you the option to buy, sell and tell all things ex, NLIA truly is the eBay for breakups. Breakups suck, but one of the worst parts is when everything in your apartment reminds you of your ex. That ring he gave you that’s too big, those artisanal glass flutes...

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Couple: The App That’s Connecting Partners Around the World
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: Couple is an app dedicated to keeping lovers who are geographically separated, whether for the short term or long term, in contact with each other. With more than 3 million downloads and more than 2 billion messages sent, it's clearly one of the most popular relationship apps around. Relationships are hard work - there's no doubt about it. Long distance, too much time spent at work and disagreements all play a...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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