The perfect partner search on the Internet – the perfect partner from the Internet
The supply and demand for love on the Internet is constantly increasing. The number of singles in Germany is estimated at over 15 million people. According to a current market analysis by the online portal Singleboersen-Vergleich.de, around 7 million German singles are active online every month to find a new partner. Around 30% of all relationships between Europeans are said to be created on the Internet every year.
In this country, providers of singles exchanges and dating platforms generate around 200 million euros in sales
According to estimates, by 2025 a third of all couples will have met on the Internet. Online partner searches are now accepted and hardly anywhere in the world are there as many providers as in Germany. Reason enough to take a closer look at the latest developments in this market.
According to Focus issue no. 18/2013, the following development can be seen:
- 55% of Germans are happy about “a larger selection of partners”
- 45% of Germans are convinced “I can express myself better in writing”
- 47% of men and 42% of women value “discretion” on the Internet
- 71% of online daters are looking for a committed relationship
- 44% of online users are looking for new “acquaintances” or “friends”
- 7.8% of online daters are looking for an affair.
The online love business has increased almost tenfold since 2003. More and more money is being spent looking for love online. In a European comparison, the Germans come in fourth place - behind the Swedes and the British - and in first place after the Swiss.
Another visible development is the growth of older users in online business. Older people have also now recognized the advantages of the Internet and are engaging with this medium.
, new registrations from people over 60 on the online portal “eDarling” Overall, according to the high-tech association BITKOM, around 58% of dating site customers are now between 40 and 60 years old. This clearly shows that the topic of online dating has now also reached this generation.
What dangers lurk in the online dating jungle?
Tuned profiles and fakes
But the dangers and negative developments of looking for a partner on the Internet should not be forgotten in this development. The profile of the target person does not always correspond entirely to the truth; For example, older photos are used, a few kilos are left out and promising hobbies are added.
Photomontages or photos optimized using Photoshop are also used. However, these fakes are often not even necessary. Most of the time, the mediocre that you can best identify with is what is required. So you can definitely say that naturalness and authenticity definitely pay off in the long term.
Phishing attacks
Wherever there is money to be had, there are usually a lot of scammers hanging around. There are more and more shady characters in this market who try to deceive customers and make money from them. According to BITKOM, in 2011, 6% of all women stated that they had already been deceived by phishing attacks on dating sites.
For men, however, it was only 2%. Even if all portals regularly check suspicious fraudster profiles, 100% security cannot be guaranteed.
For this reason, you should always be vigilant and careful when disclosing personal information such as names, telephone numbers or addresses. If in doubt, it is better to stick to large German and tested contact portals that, for example, have quality seals such as those from TÜV. Please also pay attention to the data protection provisions in the terms and conditions.
Additional protection is also provided by anti-virus programs and anti-spyware programs, which you can download conveniently and safely via Chip.de. Always keep this software up to date to close security gaps.
decline in fraud attempts in the online dating market also makes us optimistic. Although many users are still afraid to register with dating sites and dating agencies , fraud has declined significantly since 2012.
More and more operators of online dating platforms are having their own dating sites and dating agencies (including affair and casual dating portals) tested independently and are publishing the TÜV test seals on the website in order to exude trust. With success: active users are increasing again.
The TÜV tests do not test the functions of the portals, but rather the security, data protection and a few other security factors to ensure user safety. In addition, many users have started to search for reviews on the Internet before registering on a portal.
The handling of personal data has also changed positively and people now pay attention to who is given which data. Many user reports can be found on the consumer portals Ciao.de and Yopi.de.
Romance Scamming / Love Scamming
In the Internet thieves' business with Internet love, the victims are often single people. They long for love, tenderness, passion. The perpetrators pretend to be dream men.
With romantic emails, they manage to make themselves indispensable in their victims' daily lives without ever meeting them. If the victims are caught in this “love trap”, they trick them into transferring money.
The SWR series “concerns” reveals the methods that internet gigolos use to lure their victims into a trap. The victims tell of broken hearts and material losses. Author Petra Wernz and her team are trying to uncover the tricks of internet fraudsters and track them down:
Fake profiles and scammers (so-called love scammers ) pose a certain risk in online dating, but with the appropriate level of caution, practicing self-protective behavior and following our tips and advice, they can be exposed with great success. This way you can regain your sovereignty and not experience a rude awakening later.
The following documentary from ZDFinfo shows both the victims and the perpetrators of such romance scamming crimes and fake flirts in online dating. Not only this scam is highlighted, but also the fates that lie behind the respective cases.
Trust and protection from the Federal Association of the Digital Economy – the SPIN Code
At the beginning of May 2012, major providers of contact portals committed to complying with consumer-friendly guidelines. Under the umbrella of the Federal Association of the Digital Economy, they have developed SPIN code
They want to provide easy-to-understand information about costs, subscriptions should be easy to cancel, and they want to prevent and prosecute fraud and criminal misuse of their platforms. In this way, the reputable providers want to differentiate themselves from black sheep who rip off consumers with subscription traps.
Average prices on dating sites and dating agencies in Germany
On average, the prices for a premium membership on dating sites are between 20 euros and 40 euros a month. The user has the choice to choose a longer term and save accordingly on the monthly prices.
The prices are slightly different in the dating agencies: here, higher fees per month are due due to the personality tests and partner suggestions. On average, the price for one month of premium access to a dating agency is between 40 euros and 60 euros.
What happens after a virtual meeting?
It can be observed that there is often a lack of courage to turn a chat into a meeting in the real world.
However, getting to know each other only really begins in reality. Then all senses are included. If you are honest with your profile, you can take the next step and use the advantages of dating portals - get to know a person who has aroused your interest through photos, phone calls and writing.
Nothing stands in the way of getting to know each other better. When you first meet, you shouldn't set your expectations too high.
It is important to determine whether there should be a second meeting.
The business of searching and finding comes with different expectations. Many people quickly give up the search in frustration if success takes a long time.
Many people, especially female users, also experience clumsy approaches and annoying harassment. But through reputable providers who are easy to distinguish from “black sheep”, finding a partner online can lead to success.
Before registering, you should also be clear about what you are looking for or hoping for - is it just casual chats, an affair, an affair or true love.
There are now specialized providers for every taste and for every goal and intention. We at Dating-Vergleich.com want to make your search for the right platform easier for you on this website and quickly get you on the right path.
The selection of German-language contact portals is now huge: over 2,000 singles exchanges, dating agencies and adult dating sites offer their services.
The orientation of the platforms is different: classic dating portals and dating agencies are the right place for users who are looking for a long-term relationship, while other sites are aimed more at casual flirtations among singles. On casual dating sites, the focus is clearly on erotic adventure.
A revolution in contact
The Internet today makes it possible to overcome inhibitions both when making contact and when it comes to personal sexual orientation. Outdated moral concepts are losing weight: Internet users are specifically exploring whether their own wishes are compatible with those of others.
Women are increasingly venturing anonymously into the virtual world and discovering their previously hidden preferences, desires and fantasies.
This development is a small (sexual) revolution, especially for women. Among the ever-growing number of members looking for a suitable date, the proportion of women is increasing rapidly.
Many testimonials from happy couples who met online encourage them to venture into this “new territory”.
The most important impulses and trends in online dating
- Better contact suggestions: Singles have been complaining for years that the first real date is usually a failure due to disappointed expectations. Possible solution from the USA: Some personals sites make contact suggestions to their members and then analyze the “behavior” of these members. As a result of these analyses, email conversations at Match.com, for example, have doubled. A good suggestion for German operators.
- Mobile Dating: The ongoing trend towards mobile dating has begun in gay scene. Heterosexual dating sites (MyDirtyMobile), personals sites and flirting communities a mobile app to their online portals: Improved versions for mobile dating apps are being brought onto the market, including from Lovoo .
- Free introductory offers: Online dating portals know from experience that the weeks of January have the highest sales because that's when singles want to implement their good resolutions. US market leader eHarmony therefore offered everything completely free on the first weekend in January.
- And singles who would probably never have taken out a premium membership are now new members. Germany will follow suit and if you pay attention, you can test the best portals for free. Trial subscriptions and free trial weeks are popular.
- Erotic dating: The erotic segment in the online dating market is becoming more differentiated. In addition to the growing range of casual dating portals for occasional affairs, cougar dating (“mature lady and smart youngster”) will also become more popular in Germany – a further development towards increasing acceptance.
- Mature women are often successful, confident, sexually active, financially powerful and know what they want. Unfortunately, these women are often alone and are now increasingly looking for a suitable young counterpart via the Internet.
Conclusion
We at Dating-Vergleich.com are clearly of the opinion that the online dating industry will continue to experience strong growth in the coming years, both in terms of membership numbers and sales.
New portals will continue to spring up and possibly displace existing ones. The competition between platforms and the fight for paying members is becoming tougher, which could result in falling prices for users.
At the same time, the offers are getting better and the search for a partner is becoming more targeted and promising. The offerings in various niches will also expand and grow up. So these are golden times for singles and people looking for a partner.
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So I get phishing emails regularly. But I have found a good way to make sure that the email is fake or a phishing email. My tip: Just always look at the link destination address and don't click on the link. Then you can see where you end up!
It's impressive how much competition among dating portal providers has gained momentum. Everyone wants to have the most members, the most secure portal or the most up-to-date profiles. In the end, you have to look very carefully at where you register and where you should stay away.