Wednesday, April 27, 2005

People Are Talking About: Christian Mingle

Read what LookBetterOnline.com had to say about Christian Mingle dating service:

What they say

Meet others on our Christian singles network now! Photo gallery and detailed personals, live chat and more. Comfortable environment for all Christian dating singles. You get: 2-Way Ideal Matching, Anonymous Messages, Christian Singles Message Boards, and Christian Personals Photo Albums.

What we say

Christian Mingle is a real breath of fresh air. It’s pretty rare to come across a site that’s so easy to use. It makes you wonder what all the other sites are doing to make things so complicated! With just one click on the home page, you’re already scouting out profiles and checking out the pictures. The sign up takes literally seconds and the two-page profile has all the basic details with none of the boring stuff. You even get a little color bar that tells you a bit about the person’s personality. At least that’s what they claim. The mini-essays looked a lot more useful to me. And what really jumped out in those essays was the depth of conviction. This is truly a site for people who aren’t shy about putting their faith first. For Christian singles looking for other Christian singles, it’s clear right from the get-go that this is a site that’s got exactly what you’re looking for. There’s a whole bunch of ways to get in touch, from emails to chat to e-cards, and best of all, you’ve got a week to do it completely free. A lot can happen in seven days...
-LookBetterOnline.com

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Monday, April 25, 2005

Christian Mingle - Six ways to say "hello"

Meeting someone takes steps. Find a Christian dating service that's right for you - a step. Register and sign-up for a membership (free or otherwise) - another step. However, no matter how many steps you take, they won't mean a thing unless you get the chance to communicate with other Christian singles just like you.

Christian Mingle understands that communication is a top priority when taking those first steps to meet someone special, and they offer their members six ways to say, "hello."

Mail
Christian Mingle's Mail functions just like your own e-mail account, except this e-mail is completely confidential. And the mail you get with a Christian Mingle account is only for Christian dating - no spam to worry about!

Smiles
Smiles are a great way to say hello, break the ice or just to flirt. Yes, I said flirt. Just because you're a Christian single doesn't mean you can't flirt. Smiles are nifty little devices that make meeting new people easy.

Cards
Cards are one of the safer ways to say hello. They're a way to let someone know that you're interested without you coming out and saying it. They're a nice way to let someone know you know who they are and are thinking of them.

Chat
Again, this is identical to the Chat services I am sure you are already familiar with. However, in Christian Mingle chat rooms, you can rest assured that only Christian singles will be there - no horrible little teenagers to spoil the experience.

Instant Messenger
This is a feature for serious Christian singles who are really interested in getting to know someone, for real. Instant messenger is a lot like a phone call in my book, and this feature is available to Christian singles ready to take that next step.

Message Boards
Christian Mingle has done a great job of creating an online community for Christian singles. Read and post messages about News, Entertainment, Health, Hobbies, Prayer and Dating.

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Friday, April 22, 2005

Christian Mingle - A Service of a Different 'Color'

ChristianDatesOnline.com recommends Christian Mingle dating service above all others for several reasons. First, ChristianDatesOnline.com relies upon its users to accurately report on how well a service performs. Christian Mingle has been the service of choice for CDO users for some time.

Some dating services add a Christian component to attract a broader audience, which means more money for them. Unfortunately, this doesn't neccessarily translate into a better service for Christian singles. CDO lists such services (i.e. eHarmony, match.com) in an effort to provide the most comprehensive listings of online Christian dating services. And while these services do a great job of providing a vast networks of singles (some of which may just happen list 'Christian' as a personality trait), they may fail to provide legitimate Christian matches to users.

Christian Mingle is an excellent example of a Christian dating service made by Christians, for Christians. I've been following the Christian Mingle story, and it's certainly gained momentum in last year. Its network of Christian singles has grown considerably, and its user-friendly interface has made many successful matches.

The Christian Mingle homepage is inviting and offers enough information so that the user feels prepared to make the decision to either learn more and proceed. Existing users can log in right from the homepage. New users get a taste of what a membership provides, and have the option to create a free profile. There are also testimonials listed on the home page. Testimonials are a great way for new users to "feel out" a service before getting involved. Here are some examples of few testimonials Christian Mingle lists:

  1. "I met my future husband, Tim, on your website. I was notified that we were a 100% match almost immediately after he joined and posted a photo." -WWJesusDo
  2. "I had been a member on another website where I had made one or two friends but never met anyone. A friend I had corresponded with for a number of months on that site suggested that I try Christian Mingle because he had met someone after a short time. I decided I would and had only been on this site for a couple of days when Bigcat contacted me. He had only been on here for about 3 weeks. We sent mail about 3 times a day from the start and instantly clicked. After less than 2 weeks we met. Since then he has travelled to see me about 2-3 times per week and after only about 5 weeks we decided to make plans for our wedding." -arrowsd
  3. "My wife and I met on this web site on December 9th 2003. We wed on January 8th 2005. I just want to thank y'all for introducing us to each other. She lived about 2 1/2 hours from me. There is no way we would ever have met without your site. Thank you again for giving me the most wonderful person in the world." -certs_man
But the reason Christian Mingle is a service of a different color is its Color Code Personality profile. The profile adds another dimension to matching and is completely unique to Christian Mingle. This is an excellent example of how Christian Mingle is growing as a sophisticated, advanced and highly successful Christian dating service.

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Christian Dating Services Reviewed

This is the first post for Christian Dating Services Reviewed, a companion site to ChristianDatesOnline.com. This blog is meant to assist Christian singles find relationships online. There are a lot of Christian dating services out there, and ChristianDatesOnline.com is dedicated to rating and reviewing online Christian dating services.

Why is it that most people believe that the only way to meet someone is in a smoky bar or a crowded nightclub? That's uncomfortable, unrealistic and unnatural.
The Internet is an amazing tool that you can use to find someone out there just like you. That's why I started ChristianDatesOnline.com.

Singles are picky, but Christian singles are even more distinguishing. As a Christian single, you have tons more choices than just eHarmony or Match.com. Christian Mingle is one of our users favorite and most successful Christian dating sites. I believe Christian Mingle is one of the best kept secrets online.

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