# Dating Service Navigation Guides How to Pick the Right Dating Site Infographic is Intriguing By Erin Fox | Published 2012-10-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-pick-the-right-dating-site References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/how-pick-right-dating-site) Learning how to pick the right dating site is definitely increasing in importance as one in five couples now meet online. With many options for selected niches, finding one that suits one's needs can be difficult and intrusive. This appropriately titled 'How to Pick the Right Dating Site' infographic breaks down what the romantics at heart need and desire. Ask yourself some hard-hitting questions like whether you're interested in paying for a dating site or whether you want your match to meet your requirements and/or [match your personality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wudya)? One might land on [OkCupid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okcupid-and-photoroom), POF, eHarmony, Match.com or Chemistry.com -- either way, there is a site for everyone. This infographic also addresses sites like Jdate and CompatiblePartners.net. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Niche Dating Sites:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating niche dating sites catering to specific interests or communities. - **Personality Matching:** Opportunities to innovate exist in developing dating sites that prioritize personality matching algorithms for better compatibility. - **Free Dating Platforms:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating free dating platforms that provide quality services without the need for paid subscriptions. ### Where This Applies - **Online Dating:** The online dating industry can explore innovative approaches to cater to specific niches through niche dating sites. - **Technology:** Technological advancements can drive disruptive innovation in developing more sophisticated personality matching algorithms for dating sites. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can tap into the potential of creating free dating platforms that generate revenue through alternative monetization models such as targeted advertising or premium features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meme-Based Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schmooze.md) - [AI Matchmakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-matchmaker.md) - [AI-Powered Romantic Chemistry Predictors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romantic-chemistry-predictor.md) - [Personalized Digital Dating Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-spaces-for-singles.md) - [Limited-Time Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-cute.md) - [Professional-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-matchmaker.md) - [AI-Powered Dating Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pookie-tool.md) - [Match Likelihood Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partner-probability-calculator.md) - [Authentic Connection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-dating.md)