The internet has had a massive impact on the dating industry and with more young people using dating and social networking sites it is changing people's attitudes to dating and singles sites. Quality sites like www.chancetomeet.com are now being used by people who have simply moved with their job to a new area and want to meet new people.

The good news of all people using these Online dating sites is that more people using them obviously means more people to chose from and the fact you may find a partner in your area. The sigma of being sad and lonely because you use these sites is now non existent and I have found that people I know personally are quite prepared to admit they have used or still are using these sites.

The price of the joining fee is variable from free for girls join, to £60 or $120 for an exclusive premium site however £25 or $25 in the US is a typical price you would pay for the most popular sites. I have recently talked to the CEO of one of Europe's top sites who believes that the price is a filter and the more the site costs to join invariably has a higher quality of member, this is not always the case as a single mother may find £20 per month a little steep for her budget.

So once you have joined the site of your choice then its time to contact someone who you like the look of from their photograph or their profile. Some site's provide a 'Send an intro' or 'Send a wink' facility so that it makes it easy to break the ice and get talking to a fellow member, or you can just send a message to introduce yourself.

Before you contact anyone remember that first impressions are very important so look at the profile of the person you are going to contact and do some research. If the profile of the person you are looking at says they like sailing, search the internet for sailing and perhaps start your message with a sailing joke or an invitation to a sailing event in your area, if they like animals it could be an invitation for lunch and a trip to the zoo.

When you have both decided it is time to meet then again be prepared and do your research so you will be able to hold a conversation on the subjects they like, not what you like. Remember you may love trains but they may only want to catch the first one out of town if you bore them about the latest design of diesel locomotive.

So when your big day comes, again prepare give those shoes an extra polish have that jacket dry cleaned and do buy that extra strong mouth wash, an early night before the date is also recommended so you look, smell and feel 100 %.