Seeking Memberships: Which Is Best for You?

Let us familiarize you with our membership options and the benefits of each. First off, it’s free for all members to join and create a profile (yes, for both attractive and established users). However, to connect with other members, you’ll need more than just a Standard account. So, if you’re serious about finding your ideal relationship, now is the time to pay attention.   Established Members If you’re looking for a relationship on your terms, it would be in your interest to upgrade to a Premium Membership. With a Premium Membership, you are communicating to the attractive members that you …

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How to Properly Screen an Online Profile

If you’ve come to Seeking to find an honest relationship, chances are you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. With over 20 million members, there really is someone for everyone. The ideal relationship doesn’t just happen, though; it takes a bit of searching and sifting to find who’s right for you. We work hard everyday to eliminate fake profiles as quickly as they pop up, but sometimes you’ll get to them first. Here are a few tips on how to properly screen a user’s profile and protect yourself from wasting time on a fake. Clear Profile Photos If you can’t …

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Report & Avoid Online Dating Scams

Online scammers abound: They’re hiding out in your email inbox, in ads on your favorite websites and even sliding into your DMs on online dating websites and apps. By far the largest team at Seeking.com, Customer Support works diligently to filter out users breaking our Terms of Service. We sat down with Seeking’s Head of Fraud Investigation to learn about the most common scams in the online dating world. Personally Identifying Information Scammers love personally identifying information. From your address and bank account number to your phone number or even your full name, scammers can turn seemingly innocuous details into …

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How To Get Your Profile Approved Faster

Creating a profile on Seeking is the first step toward finding your ideal relationship. Having an approved profile means you are ready to actively pursue an honest relationship, on your terms. It can take up to 24 hours for your profile to be approved. During that time you will be able to browse through profiles, but communication will not be possible. If 24 hours feels like too long of a wait there are a few things you can do to get your profile approved faster. Upgrade to a Premium Membership Premium members get their profiles approved through an expedited process. Additionally, …

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Online Dating Safety

The Internet can be both a blessing and potential minefield. With the advent of online dating, proximity is no longer a limiting factor, which opens daters up to a world of possible matches, as well as risk. There are two main risks you’ll run into on the Internet: scams and dangerous people. A smaller risk, but certainly a main concern within the online dating community, is Catfishing. Dating sites are often targets for these kinds of activities. Behind the scenes, heavy policing and vetting of profiles takes place to try and weed out potential dangers or abusers. I can’t speak …

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Messaging Etiquette – Do’s and Don’ts

Sure, online dating enables you to interact at the click of a mouse. But that doesn’t necessarily mean dinner and drinks is a sure thing. He or she may like what your profile has to offer, but first impressions only last so long. Make an even bigger impression by following these messaging guidelines… DO be honest and up front about your expectations. DO use proper grammar. Messaging “Woow u r hawt!” is not attractive. Knowing the difference between “your” and “you’re” is. DO write in letter format. It shows effort. DO reply politely, even if you’re not interested. DO introduce …

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