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Here at DatingAgency.com we are always looking for ways to make your online dating experience more successful and rewarding. Online dating isn't rocket science but sometimes a little hint from the experts can be really useful. Please follow the links below for our latest articles.

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Credit crunch dating

4 Oct 2008 18:232:03 GMT

The DatingAgency.com experts offer ten brilliant free dating and cheap date ideas for romancing the recession.

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New extended dating profiles

1 Oct 2008 11:28:03 GMT

Our new extended profile service is free for all members and gets to the real you! Fill yours in now to generate higher quality contacts.

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iDate Online Dating Conference 2008 report

Sat, 25 Jul 2008 11:28:03 GMT

We attended the iDate conference, an industry get-together with all the main movers and shakers from the online dating industry there.

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New TV dating show

Sat, 25 Jul 2008 11:28:03 GMT

One of the major TV channels is looking for contestants for a new dating show!

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The DatingAgency.com 2008 Party!

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:28:03 GMT

Meet your DatingAgency.com friends, and get to know loads of fab new people. Meet, mingle, dance and flirt the night away at this exciting event for DA members, in Nottingham, England on 15th Nov 2008.

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Welcome to the new DatingAgency.com design

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:35:03 GMT

We have a completely new design for DatingAgency.com. We hope you like it! Here we explain what we have done and why.

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Social dating

20 Apr 2008 19:35:03 GMT

Social dating is the coming thing because it's so much easier (and more fun) to make dates through trusted friends, than trying to forge new relationship with complete strangers.

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Five top online dating tips

Sun, 1 Apr 2008 19:35:03 GMT

This time Jo goes back to basics and revisits the five top online dating tips. They may seem obvious, but have a close look ... are you following all the basic common-sense advice?

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The Stop Sign - knowing when it's time to stop

21 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Top life coach Adam Clark on how to recognise when you need to take your foot off the brake of life, and just rest.

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Social networks and online dating

1 Dec 2007 17:28:03 GMT

Gordon takes a look at how social networks such as Facebook and myspace are different from online dating sites, and argues that never the twain shall meet.

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Online dating for older people

Sun, 1 May 2008 19:35:03 GMT

Gordon Smith explains why online dating is not just for the young, and wonders why online dating sites don't recognise a key part of their audience is over 40!

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How to survive Valentine's Day

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:35:03 GMT

It's mid-Winter, you're back to work and your summer holiday is months away. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, along comes Valentine's Day. Here's how to survive ...

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Background checks for criminals and marrieds

1 Feb 2008 19:35:03 GMT

Gordon takes a look at legislation in the US on criminal background checks for online dating sites. And compares the attitude of the UK on this important question.

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Seasonal dating tips - pull a cracker this Christmas

Tue, 4 Nov 2007 14:23:03 GMT

Jo offers seasonal dating tips to make sure you maximise the opportunities that the party season offers.

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Be more business-like about your love life

Thu, 6 Nov 2007 23:23:03 GMT

Jo gives some essential insights into how we all need to approach dating like we approach other business projects. Using marketing, competitor analysis, goals, budgeting and presentation. It sounds complex but it is really common sense and we can all do this.

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Dating safety, webcams, text alerts and more

4 Oct 2007 18:10:03 GMT

Gordon discusses some attempts to encourage online daters to take more responsibility for their own safety.

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Jo Hemmings answers your dating questions for August 2007

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:10:03 GMT

Jo gets to grips with more members' dating and relationship questions.

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What do men and women really (really) want?

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT

This month our dating and relationships expert, Jo Hemmings, looks at life from the other side of the dating desk. It’s often easier to understand how to make a relationship work or find the right partner when we know a little more about how the opposite sex thinks…

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Dating tips for July 2007

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT

What with summer (sort of) and our new conversations pages, we've been a bit slow in publishing Jo Hemming's dating tips. So with apologies to Jo and to all of you, here's a double-dose starting with Jo's dating tips for July – and unlike this summer, they're hot!

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Jo Hemmings answers your dating questions for July 2007

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT

In the second of her July articles, Jo answers your dating and relationship questions in her own inimitable way!

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Dating tips for June 2007

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:13:00 GMT

Where would we be without sex appeal? You can often find someone sexy instantly, just by looking at them or even just an image of them – but genuine sex appeal usually comes from a combination of looks, voice and humour.

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Phone friends

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:13:00 GMT

At last! It's finally possible to talk on the phone to a prospective date without giving out your real phone number. Have fun whilst staying safe and protected with our brand new Phone Friends service.

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Making an impression

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:48:00 GMT

When you're going on a first date, impressions really count. But girls - how can you look sexy and alluring without looking like you're on the game? And guys - can you dress casually and fashionably without looking like Shakin' Stevens or Mr T?

Yes! Says our resident dating coach Jo Hemmings. In this month's dating coaching article Jo explains how what you wear on your first date can make all the difference.

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Get your online profile working hard for you with Profile Professional

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:48:00 GMT

Is your inbox a desert wasteland? Not getting the responses you deserve? It's probably because your profile is rubbish! We present our exclusive Profile Professional service, in which dating coach extraordianaire Jo Hemmings will personally write your dating profile. Get the edge with Profile Professional.

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Your dating wish list

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:48:00 GMT

Before you can meet someone special, it's vital to know both what you want and what you have to offer.  Having too long a 'shopping list' will leave you as unfulfilled as having a scattergun approach, where you haven’t set any criteria. Dating coach Jo Hemmings explains how to meet the partner of your dreams by knowing who you are, and what you want.

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Jo Hemmings answers your dating questions for March 2007

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:33:00 GMT

Online dating expert and dating coach extraordinaire Jo Hemmings answers this month's crop of online dating dilemmas. Including: what to do when you find your girlfriend is keeping photos of her ex? And what happens your new boyfriend takes his daughter's side over yours?

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Perfect profile photos

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:33:00 GMT

We present tips to make the best possible use of your photos - make maximum impact and improve your dating success! Did you know that other members are 15 times more likely to look at your profile if it has a photo attached. Why get passed by?

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Dating safety advice

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:48:00 GMT

Commonsense advice from datingagency.com to ensure you stay safe and happy when meeting new people from the Internet. Online dating is great fun - and when you finally come to meet the person you've been longing to see, you'll want to make sure the day is very special.

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