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November 5, 2006
Want To Meet A Wealthy Man?
When it comes to online dating, I am happy to go on record as suggesting that sex sites are a huge sucker’s play for men seeking women. Sure, women like sex, but not the way that some of the biggest sex sites out there sell it. If your adult dating site looks like an ad from Hustler, chances are it is an ad for Hustler—or another adult entertainment company looking to cash in on normal male urges. However, there is also a huge sucker’s play out there for women. If you’ve ever been on a dating site and received a note suggesting that some rich bachelor is waiting for you in some exclusive dating service, you already know what I’m talking about.
The key to online dating for most sites is the same for most bars and clubs on any given night: attract the women and the guys will follow. Men have the money and will spend it. This was something I learned early on when I was working in the service industry. Men generally tip better than women and they’ll spend more on booze, which helps ratchet-up the bill. So when it comes to online dating, if you have a large number of women looking for Mr. Right on your site, you just need to stand back and get out of the way of the hoard of guys trying to hand over their credit cards for the chance at interaction with a member of the opposite sex. The question is: how, then, does a website or dating service attract women?
A friend of mine has received a number of propositions on dating sites from companies looking to recruit her for the men they supposedly represent. The language is general: “We have a great guy. He’s rich, successful and looking for his dream girl. You are (and this is where it gets funny) between the ages of X and Y, attractive and tired of meeting the same old guys.” It’s a general marketing email sent out that plays on a common fantasy that most of us have. We want so badly to meet the person of our dreams, and when someone tells us they can connect us with such a person, who just so happens to be rich, it’s easy to overlook the ploy.
Two words: escort service. Are there services around that cater to wealthy men? Sure. There are generally two types: one that caters to exclusive clientele and those that represent rich men who are happy to pay to date a woman. The exclusive clientele company will find matches through proper channels such as referrals. They don’t go hunting for them with ads in the paper or spam mail on dating sites. The other kind will do anything to attract bait for rich guys who can’t find dates. An ad for ‘a wealthy man looking for a good woman’ boils down to ‘rich guy who will pay for a woman.’ I’m not knocking the practice. If that floats your boat, pack your bags and jump aboard. I’m just saying that you need to know what you’re getting into from the start.
By the way, Cupids Reviews lists all kinds of dating sites. We have both good and bad. Feel free to take a look. Our top rated are where you want to start, but again, I strongly recommend staying out of our sex dating section, for obvious reasons.
Posted by CupidsReviews Doug at November 5, 2006 6:27 PM
Comments
I am looking for a caring loving outspoken, and loving young man who is looking for a serious relatioship that can lead tp marriage, if you know you have this you can contact to see is sparks can fly between us..
Timmy..
Posted by: Timmy Darlington at November 6, 2006 2:17 PM
"They don’t go hunting for them with ads in the paper or spam mail on dating sites."
Precisely! For the same reason, never pay attention to marketing e-mails from such sites.
Posted by: valenti international at November 11, 2006 5:54 PM
Just thought I'd give an online dating tip about my own experiences.
Paid dating sites do have an advantage over free dating sites because they can limit the amount of spammers. People on paid services need to use a credit card which, for the most part, assures that they are a real person that can be tracked back for spamming. Also, social networking sites like myspace are taking over but there are too many people to weed through. Also, they are flooded with spam too.
I recommend signing up on all dating sites and social networking sites if you are serious about meeting the right person. You might find a great date online, at a singles bar, or just walking down the street. However, the more that you, and or, your pictures are exposed to other singles the better chance you will have to find love, friendship, intimacy, a one night stand or whatever you are looking for.
Also, just think, if you find someone you like on a paid site is $20.00 to much money. Yes, it's great to have the internet free but most free dating sites are full of ads, spam, players. Again, I would suggest using the free services too but just be prepared to figure out who is and is not trying to spam you.
Posted by: sharon at November 25, 2006 7:01 PM
remember the movie pretty woman thats what i would like , no strictly speaking i would like the part when she goes shopping and the assistant looks down her nose just so i could try my part but i would love it not to be acting
Posted by: lyndy at December 11, 2006 7:33 PM
I want to meet older wealthy women too!
Posted by: barum at January 10, 2007 11:35 AM
in my experience with dating web sites...ordinary women get more responses from the free sites than from the paid sites... men who are willing to pay for a date are only willing to pay for supermodels... the biggest problem with free dating sites... PSYCHOS!!!.... i can't tell you how many freaks and wierdo's have told me "i saw your picture and lost my head... i've never felt so comfortable about someone i never met before"... i look like aunt bea... give me a break
Posted by: emperess bea at March 15, 2007 8:23 PM
i want to meet older wealthy women for a serious relationship.
Posted by: Prince at April 5, 2007 6:38 AM
I am looking for a wealthy older gentleman. Who Knows what he wants. HE has to be generous and out spoken. Not afraid to make me happy and i wont hold anything back from him. I will assure that he is happy. I want a man who can appreciate a beautiful,curvy, sexy, brown skin lady.
Posted by: Mercadeze at June 19, 2007 5:13 PM
I want to meet an educative woman does not matter the age.
Posted by: addoud at September 6, 2007 7:52 PM
