OK, I thought you should see this. It’s a flagrant example of the real problem with free dating sites and brand-new dating services.

This is a request made by a project developer through Elance.com, which provides outsourcing services for freelance programmers, web & logo designers, copywriters, illustrators and consultants.

Need 500 unique dating profiles included. English must be readable and understandable. Include age, interests, and what your looking for in a date. 3-8 sentences. Sample profile included.

Here’s that sample profile.

Looking for a casual date or a new friend to hang out with from time to time. Cuban female 22/5′6/Cute..wait… very cute. Im serious about meeting for some drinks or a date guys. Dont wanna make my ad long so email me and I’ll tell you a bit more about my self. If your looking for dating please dont be gay or married! Or married and gay LOL!!

Now why would a dating site developer want someone to create 500 fake singles profiles? Well, they want to ‘pad’ their database with fake profiles to make it look like there are a lot more singles active on the site than there really are.

The point is that you should stick with the tried and true services that don’t need to pull such stunts.

Good examples include those listed under my 5-Star Dating Services.

Article by Alan Goldsher courtesy of Chemistry.com.

Let’s face facts, guys: When it comes to knowing what women want, a good-sized percentage of the time, we’re pretty dense. But when it comes to online dating, our density levels enter the red zone — mainly because we have no idea how our material is going over. We have no visual or audio clues. We don’t know if the words we wrote are making her laugh or groan.

I’m essentially as dense as the rest of you, but I spend more time thinking about online dating than the average bear, and being an altruistic chap, I’m going to impart my wisdom (such as it is) upon my girl-seeking brethren. Here now, for your education and edification, are 10 things that a typical girl wants to see in a typical guy’s profile:

Brains
You don’t have to be Einstein or Chomsky; most women don’t dig mega-brainiacs, anyhow. But you should demonstrate a hearty dollop of intelligence. So proofread. Do a spell check. Bust out a thesaurus. Use words like “dollop.”

Learn what the 9 other points are in the rest of Men: What Women Want to See in Your Profile

Article by Margot Carmichael Lester courtesy Chemistry.com.

How do you get to that special guy with all the other women vying for his attention? Fear not! We asked single fellas what they want to see in women’s profiles, and here’s what they said:

1. Photos
It’s no secret that men are visual, so photos are an obvious requirement. And research shows men are 14 times more likely to check out a profile with a photo. But what do they like to see in those
photos?

“A smiling face” says Norman, 32, of Winooskie, VT. “But not a fake smile, or one that makes her look like she’s on mood elevators. Just a natural, engaging grin.”

Dave, 26, likes to see hair. “I can tell a lot from your haircut. If it’s really done up, you’re probably prissy or high-maintenance. If looks more natural, you’re probably laid back and practical. And if it’s under a hat, you probably have something to hide!”

Eyes are important, too. “A direct gaze is nicest,” says Roland, 45, of Evanston, IL. “I like feeling as though she’s looking me in the eye.”

“A body shot is nice for an alternate photo,” notes Carl, 50, of Novato, CA. “I don’t need to see her in a bikini or anything, but a photo that gives me an idea of her physique is helpful.”

That’s just one aspect. Read about the other two in Women: What Men Want to See in Your Profile

Here’s some real advice from Dr. Phil.

“Relationships are the bedrock of human existence. Almost nothing is accomplished in this life without some form of human interaction. To put it plainly, people need people. Our early ancestors realized this when they formed societies for their mutual protection. I certainly see this in my life. There’s no way I could get my show on the air without effective and reliable working relationships. “

“More important, my life just wouldn’t be worth living without the loving relationships I have with my family and friends.”

Read the rest of Dr. Phil’s advice on “Effective Relationships” now.