Internet Dating, Nearly Flawless

Online dating began in 1994 with the registration of kiss.com to the Internet domain.  In 2007, Americans spent over 500 million in online dating sites making it the second highest “paid content” website on the Web behind pornography, according to brainz.org.  Since then, the industry has exploded with 40 million Americans on online dating sites.  The problem that online dating sites are attempting to fix is the lonely heart.  Those searching for soul mates with little luck or time in the real world can use this alternative to the traditional, brick-and-mortar routine of meeting people out on the streets.  Today, online dating services appeals to a wide age range and variety of people.  Online dating gives the opportunity to not only singles, but also people who have been divorced or widowed, heart broken or shy, to find their soul mate.