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How To Use Facebook As A Dating Site: Tips And Advice For You To Keep In Mind

Updated on July 18, 2014

Why Use Facebook As A Dating Site

Sure, there are many great dating websites out there and some have hundreds of thousands of members. However, Facebook has millions upon millions upon millions of members, and many people from around the world has a Facebook page.

Facebook is one of the most popular websites in the world, and even though nobody can be sure, it is safe to say that more people are on Facebook than any dating site. In matter of fact, you could probably combine the top 10 dating sites' members, and they still would not come close to equaling the numbers that Facebook possess. This is a sign that singles should consider using Facebook to find a partner, instead of wasting time on dating websites.

With all of the above said, why wouldn't you be interested in using Facebook as a dating site? Maybe because you don't know how to go about it. If you want to find a partner on Facebook and use it as a dating site, then read on to find out some things you can keep in mind.


Start A Facebook Group That Is For Singles

You can start a facebook group for single people on Facebook. Spend a few minutes per day trying to build it up, and eventually you could have many singles in the group, and this can make finding a date easier for you.

Starting a Facebook group for singles is easy to do. Just click on the create a group link, and then get the word out and stick with it. Eventually people will join, and soon enough you will have a Facebook group filled with singles, and this can increase your chances of finding someone to date.

This tactic may be a bit time consuming, but eventually it could work in your favor.

Join A Facebook Group Designed For Singles

Don't have the time to start a Facebook group for singles, but you still would like to use Facebook as a dating site? Then go and find a group that already exists for that purpose. You will be surprised at how many Facebook groups for singles there are. Join the one with the most members and this will increase your chances of finding singles on Facebook.

Don't just limit yourself to one group. If you want to increase your chances of finding a partner on Facebook, then consider joining at least 2-3 different Facebook groups that are designed for singles.

Add Random People

If you have the time and patience, simple add a bunch of people on Facebook. Send only a few friend requests on a daily basis, and sooner or later your friends' list will grow. The more it grows, the better the chances are that you will find someone who is interested in getting to know you. This can lead to dating.

Sure, adding random people may not appeal to you, but the more people you add to your friend's list, means the more people you can interact with, which means the better your chances are at finding someone who might be interested in you.

This is another method that may be time consuming, but if you do it the right way (adding people slowly), then you could end up finding someone to date from Facebook.


Buy An Ad

If you have the money to spend, put together an ad on Facebook and advertise yourself. Say that you are looking for a date, and you may be surprised at how many people respond to you.

Yes, this method can be a little bit embarrassing for you. This is because numerous Facebook members will end up seeing your ad, and this may cause you to feel embarrassed. The good news is that this method can work and it can work very fast, and not many people consider using this method. This means that your ad and yourself will stick out of the crowd and this will increase your chances of finding a date.


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Facebook Dating Tips Videos

To the right are some videos you may be interested in watching. These videos provide a wide range of tips and advice that relate to dating and Facebook. These videos could help you with some pointers if you want to use Facebook as a dating platform. Check these videos out because they could end up helping you in your dating endeavors.

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The End

These are just a handful of ways you can go about using Facebook as a dating site. Some of these ways may look as if they wouldn't work, or that these methods look like a joke. The truth is that you don't know if it will work for you unless you actually try it, so give one or all of these methods a try and find out for yourself if they work or not.

Good luck with your dating goals.

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