The phrase "love at first sight" is extremely popular.  But with everyone doing online dating, internet dating, and online matchmaking, how do you know if you've found your soul mate?  Is there such a thing as love at first click?

There are many ways to tell whether or not someone is a good potential mate by what you experience of them online.  Online dating is a wonderful way to meet people, and here are some tips to know if they might be a good match.

Start with the most obvious things on their online dating profile.  Does their picture attract you or intrigue you?  The most important element of your internet dating profile is the picture, because seeing is believing!  Are they good looking enough to provoke you to sit through a dinner or movie with them?  Are they someone you can imagine yourself dating, or making a connection with?  Go with your gut!  It really doesn't lie to you.

Now, what does their "online voice" sound like?  I know that sounds corny, but when you're dating online, you need to take these things into consideration. How do they "sound" on the computer?  Is their writing intelligent, funny, or witty?  These are huge draws online.  If they're good with words, descriptions, and online conversation, it probably means they're going to be like that in person.  Trust what you're hearing, and decide whether or not it's appealing to you.

Also, pay attention to the things that interest the potential online date.  If you hate football, smoking, religion, atheism, you name it, it's going to be a red flag if the person online likes those things.  Don't worry if you seem picky.  Online dating allows you to be picky because you're being matched with people by the simple rules of compatibility.  Look into the details of the matches you get online, and see if those details intrigue you or make you want to go on a date with that person.

Now, you can tell a lot about a person by what music they listen to, books they read, and movies they watch.  This is important information when you're online dating, and using a matchmaking service online.  Just because someone's interests are different than yours doesn't mean you won't be compatible!  But you can make an instant connection with someone when you have similar interests, so look out for those on your online dating site!

It's not a bad idea to ask for more pictures from someone you're particularly intrigued by.  It's important to know how they like to dress, what kind of friends they have, and what they like to do.  If you are seriously interested in someone on your online dating site, get as much information as you possibly can!  The more you know, the closer you can get to that person, even in Cyberland!