Hatch up the service

Do you still have no online dating? Perhaps it is time to conduct a "makeover" online. Online dating service websites in the US like Dating-Profile.com, ProfileHelper.com and E-Cyrano.com said: They can turn a bland self-introduction article to dating sites. Become a compelling and compelling ad, by . rewriting yourself.

Diverse services of 'Online dating support'

They will even help customers review, select dates and start a conversation via e-mail first. Depending on the company and the services provided, the price may range from 39 to 2,000 USD (ie about 600,000 VND to over 30 million VND!).

Other companies, like LookBetterOnline.com and SingleShots.com, also offer professional photo editing and editing services for customers to 'post' online.

Mindy Stricke, owner of SingleShots.com, a New York company, has produced personal ads for 1,000 customers at prices ranging from $ 130 to $ 300, saying: Online dating is becoming more and more popular so people need to do more to get noticed. Users of this service are also nervous and nervous because there is no guarantee that they will succeed. But a lot of people, especially in New York, are willing to try everything . '

The "molting" before every date is no longer new. High quality offline dating services have long provided hair and costume services, and many other great help. But according to the author of the blog site.

OnlinePersonalsWatch.com, this latest service can reduce the fatigue of many of the 40 million people who are using websites' as a link ':' When dating on the Internet, you hope to be after send personal information and some e-mail, you will have a date. But it's not really that easy . '

Proven effects

Before and after: The difference when you ask for photo capture and editing services on SingleShots.com's network.

Jim West, 43, is a divorced engineer. He tried to go beyond the first familiar letter when he started dating online. Of course, Jim had a few appointments, but they were all "inappropriate people" - he said. So after 6 months, Jim decided to spend $ 49 for a tutorial by Eric Resnick, owner of ProfileHelper.com.

Jim said: ' I see him like his 6th grade English teacher. He taught me how to write a good essay '. And here are a few tips from Eric Resnick: When emailing women, you should ask questions about their biography, so they are more willing to answer. He also told Jim that his self-summarized essay was not outstanding because he used the general terms (Jim describes himself as 'very intimate' and a 'happy person'). ').

Eric Resnick said: ' Why just say that you are comfortable while you can talk about a family barbecue outside, can also bring that relaxed atmosphere? Why only say that he likes to explore and risk while he can talk about the trip to the Great Wall in China? '.

In the 'options' section of the woman he was looking for, Jim listed specific standards for hair color, eye color and required that woman to have the same beliefs as herself. But Eric Resnick advised Jim not to be so specific. Three months later, Jim met a woman and so far the two have been dating for more than 6 months.

Marianne Kost, a divorced woman living with her children in New York, spent much more money. She paid up to $ 2,000 for a summary of herself, art photos and 'training' services by Evan Marc Katz, the owner of two Los Angeles-based training services EvanMarcKatz.com and E-cyrano.com. Kostne knew nothing about online dating, so Mr. Katz also helped her decide which dating service to use and which men to meet.

When Kost wrote a story about himself, Mr. Katz encouraged her to tell specific stories, such as ' sometimes I put some peanut butter on my little puppy's nose, just for fun. ' Kost said she received a lot of feedback after her self-published article appeared online at Match.com.

Kost (49) said that Mr. Katz helped her a lot: ' Everything is great, especially for my own' me '. I feel like I have discovered the best of myself. In the end, I found a lot of interesting information to write in my introduction . '

Kost also said she had not met many people personally, because Mr Katz advised her to exchange and get acquainted via e-mail and phone for a while before meeting and dating. After 3 months, Kost met Stephen Micallef, an engineer like her. Kost immediately felt like the way he told stories about his daughters. She said: ' I like him. He seems emotionally mature and very open . '

As for Stephen Micallef, 47, he liked the very professional photographs of Kost, and liked the article about her self. The article showed many things about her with lots of specific details, such as how she drove a sailboat in the storm, and how she went to pick strawberries to make jam. He said: ' She wrote very well, it must have taken a lot of effort and thought. I found her introduction to her very reliable, sincere, honest, and indeed everything proved '. Kost and Stephen have been dating for eight months and are planning to get married.

But is excessive 'polishing' a lie?

Mr. Katz said his company has helped thousands of people since it started operations five years ago. His company offers a variety of package services, starting with consulting services in 20 minutes and commenting on the article in detail for $ 49 USD. From $ 129 to $ 199, you just need to fill out a questionnaire and take about half an hour to talk on the phone with a writer, who will write two introductory articles for you.

For $ 1,500, the company will interview customers, write introductions for them, take photos and train them for online dating via phone and e-mail. With tuition of $ 1,000 a month, Mr. Katz will train them on dating and relationships in general.

But whether the writing of introductions to customers does not 'deform' their character, such as turning a really boring person and poor communication into an interesting and capable person. Eloquence? Mr. Katz's answer is No - Simply, he only helps them show their best aspects.

Jenny Cargile, 37, of Denver City used the Match.com site but did not trust Mr. Katz's theory. She said that she would never hire someone to write a good introduction for her, because a polished 'resume' would not reflect her true self. Jenny said: ' I'm not a smart talker. I will feel that if I go out with someone, I will have to behave exactly like what they read in the resume, not myself . '

Jenny also said that many people who use online dating services are often neglected with their own images. On Match.com, many people post old or blurry photos, riddles with readers full of misspellings and grammatical errors, or just give general descriptions like ' healthy 'or' adventurous'.

The Match.com site is starting to offer dating tips and ways to make your resume and photos stand out, for between $ 2 and $ 6 a month. Jim Safka, Match.com chief executive, said that dating online is like walking on stage with thousands of spectators watching, so ' why don't you take the time to prepare before to the stage? '.

Match.com is also testing a service called 'Match Platinum'. In particular, termite experts will interview customers, teach them more about looks and dress styles, then select the Match.com database of 15 million members to find a 'partner'. ' Compatible. One expert said: ' Customers are enjoying this new service. They are willing to pay between $ 500 and $ 2,000, depending on the level of service . '

However, the trend of spending on such services also makes many dating experts worried. Joy Browne, author of the book ' Disaster Dating and Prevention ', said: ' Dating is like a fried egg - it requires relief. When you spend thousands of dollars, you expect a return commensurate with that investment. But when dating, people should not wear that kind of thinking .

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