Is Online Dating Really Like Looking for a Job? [video]
Jun 30th
Often I am asked why it is so difficult in finding someone online. It’s not unusual to get overwhelmed by the process, but is it really like job hunting?
I say yes. Do I believe in love at first sight? View my video on GenConnect TV with my dating advice on how to create a rockstar online dating profile.
For more dating advice, visit CyberDatingExpert.com
Summer Swimwear by SATC Stylist Patricia Field
Jun 29th
Julie Spira and Patricia Field
Although Sex and the City 2 may be a distant memory, it’s now officially swimsuit season. SATC stylist Patricia Field launched her new House of Field Swimwear line on the rooftop of 230 Fifth in Manhattan the day after the film’s premiere so grab your tanning butter and select your favorite design.
Patricia Field’s Swimsational Disco Soiree included custom Sex and the City inspired cocktails by SKYY Vodka, and a fashion show attended by thousands of SATC fans and fashion enthusiasts. The cost of the bathing suits run from $90-$200 and portrayed a colorful delight on a desert themed evening. Accessories included eye wear an beach towels.
Are you ready to vote for your favorites?
For more information visit PatricaField.com
How to Scope Someone Out Online – PC World
Jun 28th
In a recent interview with PC World, I was asked about online dating romances. Too often we have a false sense of illusion that we are in a relationship because of all of the online communications. This is where knowledge of online dating safety comes in.
“Keep in mind, you are communicating with someone you have never met before,” advises Julie Spira, author of the bestseller The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online .
“Take your relationship from online to offline as soon as possible to see if there is any chemistry,” Spira says.
Read the article by Hillary Rhodes on PC World for more tips on finding out if your online beau or beauty is worth investing in an airline ticket for.
iDate 2010 Update – The Internet Dating Conference
Jun 27th
Ravit Abelman, Omnidate and Julie Spira, Cyber-Dating Expert at iDate
Twice a year the online dating industry gathers in the U.S. to discuss the latest trends in Internet dating. The conference, called iDate, was held last week in Beverly Hills at the SLS Hotel concurrently with the Social Networking Conference. The event started with a 3 hour presentation by Google followed by the evening party at the Stone Rose Lounge hosted by Elitemate.
This year I was a speaker and presenter on Web 2.0 Dating: Using Social Media to Create Brand Loyalty.
I spoke about Twitter marriage proposals and celebrity breakups and how Facebook has become the third largest country in the world. Social media is successfully keeping users engaged and informed with meaningful updates, dating advice, and well-deserved bragging rights of their success stories.
One of the examples of dating 2.0 I spoke about was, social dating site Zoosk. Zoosk has done an excellent job in creating brand loyalty through social media. When they reached their 1 millionth “fan” on Facebook, they celebrated by creating a video called What is a Milion to thank those who now like their page. They posted it on the Zoosk blog, on their Facebook page where over 200 fans commented and over 600 said they liked it. They posted their video on their YouTube channel for Zoosk TV, where they have over 4500 views for this one celebratory video.
Other examples I presented included online dating newcomer, Brainiac Dating. Their Facebook page features profiles and photos of singles looking for love online. Several online dating sites use social media to engage their fans. eHarmony‘s Facebook page gives advice to daters. A sample update of theirs is, “Picnics make great casual dates, especially in the summer. What are some good picnic ideas?” Lavalife has a contest on their page where you can vote for the Top 10 singles. Match.com congratulates their success couple of the week, and JDate include their success stories on their pages.
I provided a list of online dating sites on Twitter. Sample tweets from online dating sites included eHarmony_Jack: “Are you in love or are you infatuated?” Match “How do you break up with someone you met online? 25% of Happen readers said on the telephone.” OkCupid: “Speaking of faced and attractiveness..has the recession made you more beautiful?”
iDate 2010 - The Final Debate at the Internet Dating Conference
I participated in the conference highlight, The Final Debate, along with Elitemate’s CEO Victor Daniel, Mark Brooks from Online Personals Watch, Karinna Kittles-Karsten from Sacred Love, Tai Lopez from Niche Enterprises, Violet Lim from Lunch Actually, and Frederick Vallaeys from Google adwords.
Mobile dating was clearly a hot topic at the conference. Thank you to Marc Lesnick, head of the Internet Dating Conference and Mark Brooks from Courtland Brooks for the opportunity to speak at this well-respected event about Dating 2.0 and Social Media.
The next two Internet Dating Conference events will be held in Paris, France on September 15-17, 2010 and in Miami, Florida on January 19-21, 2011. If you missed my presentation and would like to hear more, contact me at CyberDatingExpert.com/contact or Social Media and More.
Whitney Casey and Match.com on Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show
Jun 26th
Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert
Wow! All I can say is what an amazing show we had today for the Summer Season Premiere of Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show.
Match.com’s Relationship Insider Whitney Casey came armed full of dating advice for online dating success including:
- How often you should change your headline
- What to wear on your first online date
- Why men love the scent of vanilla perfume over lilac and gardenias
- How to introduce your children if you are a single parent
- Why it’s important to state your intention if you’re looking for a serious relationship or a casual relationship
- Off limits subjects such as money, politics, religion
We talked about lowering your expectations, why it’s a good idea for women should initiate contact or a wink and more.
Listen to the show to learn more about dating, love and romance in a Web 2.0 World.
Cyber Love Story of the Week – Joan and Richard
Jun 25th
It was Love at First Sight for Joan and Richard who met on SeniorPeopleMeet.com.
The first time Joan got married was at the age of 17, shortly after she graduated high school. Widowed after 43 years of marriage, Joan decided to try looking for love online.
She was looking for a companion who treated her with respect and didn’t take life too seriously and joined a few Internet dating sites. At first, Joan was less than impressed with the online dating process. She thought the people seemed more interested in hiding behind their profiles and e-mailing than actually meeting one another
One day, she joined SeniorPeopleMeet where she was only browsing profiles — that is, until she received an email from Richard.
Like Joan, Richard was widowed as well. He was a retired naval captain and liked the way Joan presented herself on the website, with current pictures and “no sunglasses.” At age 75, Richard was clearly older than 67-year-old Joan, who wasn’t sure about the age difference at first. Joan lived in northern California at the time. After some successful phone calls, the couple met up in San Diego when Joan visited for a business convention. Ultimately, it was Joan’s daughter who encouraged her mother to meet Richard in person by simply saying, “What have you got to lose?”
On their first lunch date, the two heard more than one comment from strangers about what a nice married couple they looked like. One day after meeting, Joan turned to him and said, “Is this what they mean by love at first sight?” to which Richard responded, “Yes, I think it is.” They spent the rest of her trip together, and maintained a long-distance relationship from October 2008 onward. In January of 2009, Richard asked Joan to marry him. She moved from Sacramento to Coronado and the two were married in February, 2010.
Congratulations to Joan and Richard who both got a new start at love on Senior People Meet.
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Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show with Whitney Casey
Jun 24th
Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert
Join Cyber-Dating Expert Julie Spira as she welcomes Whitney Casey, Relationship Insider to Match.com for the Summer Season Premiere of Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show.
You’ve probably seen Whitney on CNN, the CBS Early Show, or Good Morning America. Perhaps you’ve read her book, The Man Plan. Get your questions ready and email them to us if you like. We’ll also have an interactive chat on Facebook during the broadcast.
Call in on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 2pm/ET, 12noon/CT, 11am/PT at 646-929-0012 for dating advice and to learn more about online dating, love and romance in a Web 2.0 World.
Cyber-Dating Expert Weekly Flirt
Jun 23rd
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Dating Advice – Online Dating Safety Tips [Video]
Jun 23rd
If you’re thinking of trying online dating, there are several rules to follow when it comes to dating safely.
Remember, when you are meeting someone for the first time, to meet in a public place. Let a friend know where you are going and never give out your last name or home address. Practice these safe cyberdating tips and enjoy the experience. For more relationship advice, visit Genconnect TV
Leave a comment if you thought this video was helpful. We’d like to hear about your experiences with online dating.
Cyber-Dating Expert Julie Spira’s Summer Season Launches with Match.com
Jun 22nd
Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert
It’s with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I announce the summer lineup of guests for Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show.
Helping singles fall in love this summer, our season premiere will feature Match.com’s Relationship Insider, Whitney Casey on June 26, 2010.
Casey is an Emmy Award-Winning television personality, CNN-journalist and author of “The Man Plan.” Her dating advice has appeared on The CBS Early Show, The Today Show, FOX News, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and MTV.
“In our fast paced lives, we use the Internet to find out music, clothes and vacations,” says Casey. She adds, “It only makes sense that we should also look for love on our laptops.”
Match.com’s recent relationship study showed that one out of five relationships begins online. With over 40 million singles visiting online dating sites, dating and mating on the web has become more than twice as popular as meeting in bars, social events, or places of worship.
In an effort to speed up the search to find their perfect matches, the summer 2010 line-up of guests for “Ask the Cyber Dating Expert Radio Show” will include Tina Tessina – author of “The Unofficial Guide to Dating,” Dr. Pepper Schwartz – Chief Relationship Expert at Perfect Match, Debra Berndt – author of “Let Love In” and Sherri Langburt – founder of Single Edition.
For a complete schedule of guests, visit http://cyberdatingexpert.com/radio-show.
