These days, dating is strange. You’re probably (rightly) feeling uncomfortable going out in public and meeting strangers  – plus, who knows what they look like with that mask on! Plus, there’s the requirements of dating in a pandemic world, which certainly aren’t what us singles are used to. Luckily, when you use an online dating site, you can log on, any time of day or night, and safely send out messages to other members, and chat back and forth to get to know each other and decide if an IRL hook up is worth the effort.

So let’s start at the beginning – choosing a dating site – because that can make all the difference in the world. What dating site should you choose? There are hundreds of sites on the web, but before you choose, use this checklist so you pick the right one for you.

1. Know what you’re looking for

You’ve seen the Match.com commercials – that site is for folks who are ready to settle down and are looking for marriage… STAT. That’s not to say that there aren’t random hookups that occur on mainstream sites like Match, but they are few and far between, because most members are there looking for The ONE. If you’re NOT desperately searching for your life partner, stick to sites that offer a more casual attitude. OnlineBootyCall is famous for helping fun singles met for NSA hookups and casual dating, so we could be perfect for you! (And hey, maybe you WILL find The One – who knows?)

2. Know what you’re willing to put in

No one knows you better than yourself, so it’s time to be honest. Do you want to spend the next 6 hours setting up a complicated, IQ-test-like profile survey? Or do you want to sign up, upload a pic, and start browsing? If you’re like us, the thought of answering whether you’re “spontaneous” or “impulsive” just sounds boring and time-consuming. could be right for you – since we let you write your own profile, with just a couple simple, necessary questions (are you look for a guy or a girl [or BOTH]).

3. Scope out the crowd in your area 

Before committing to a site, see if you can browse the singles in your area and find out if there are a good amount near you. It would be a huge bummer to spend all that time (and maybe even money, if you go for an upgraded membership) just to find out there are 12 singles in your city and 6 of them are in the AARP crowd. When you sign up for OBC, you can browse singles in your area (up to 100 miles away, if you’re the driving type) – so you can be sure there’s a basket of singles to choose from when you upgrade to a Gold subscriber.

4. Read testimonials and reviews

Dating sites put a lot of money into looking good. They want to draw people in with beautiful interfaces and stock images of sexy couples. However, the real test of how great a site is comes from their members, so be sure to look for testimonials. You won’t have to hunt for testimonials from ex-OBC members, because we share them  right here on the blog!

So, that’s that. Use this checklist to make sure you find the best dating site for you, and then it’s time to make yourself a profile. Did you know you can join and create a profile on OnlineBootyCall.com for FREE? It’s true! Start today.