With our economy continuing to struggle, it’s much more economical and practical to join an online dating site than it is to spend countless hours each week in bars only to see the same people every week. 

You’ll waste a ton of money this way, and more than likely, will be just as lonely the next morning as you were the night before.

However, with online dating, the sky is the limit.  There are so many different types of online dating sites in so many different categories.  If you’re new here, check out the menu to the left, and you can see all the different niche categories available.  With that being said, here are five dating sites that I feel are poised to make a huge impact in 2011. 

That’s the premise of this site. If you’re looking for a casual encounter with a beautiful man or woman, and you are NOT looking for a long-term relationship, then this site is perfect for you. It’s FREE to join, so give it a look. It’s definitely going to be both a popular and controversial site for 2011!

It seems there are quite a few people who feel “trapped” in a dead-end relationship and are looking for a way out. Enter sites like Ashley Madison where singles can discreetly find each other for a midnight rendezvous or for a long-term relationship. Either way, you’re going to have a lot of fun on this site.

It’s definitely worth joining for free just to look around. Just be careful when you join as it’s definitely NSFW…

BBW Dating Sites – Rather than specify a specific site, for this “site”, I’m going to talk about the category as a whole.  If you’re not familiar with the term BBW, it stands for Big Beautiful Woman.  Over the last ten years, the term has really taken off online.  There are a number of BBW dating sites I recommend you join.  You can see all of them in our BBW section. 

The reason why I believe this category will be huge in 2011 is because of a couple of reasons.  First, over the last few years, plus-sized women have become much more confident in their looks and are proud of how they look.  And, second, more and more men are attracted to women with curves.  I think a lot of men are really tired of the emaciated look that Hollywood “thinks” is what America wants.  Thin might be “in”, but “curvy” is reality.  For this reason, I believe BBW dating sites will be huge in 2011.  Join one of our featured BBW sites for FREE here.

Sugar Daddy For Me – You may not have been familiar with Sugar Daddy dating sites a few years ago, but after the events surrounding Tiger Woods’ alleged affairs, Sugar Daddy and Wealthy Dating sites have seen a tremendous increase in traffic and awareness. 

For this reason, I believe they are set to explode in popularity in 2011.  One site that I really like is SugarDaddyForMe.com.  They are one of the oldest sites in the category, and they are definitely one of the largest and best.  With the state of today’s economy, there are more and more beautiful women who can barely make ends meet.  Therefore, if this type of relationship appeals to you, you should check this site out.  I know one thing.  If you’re a rich man who enjoys the company of beautiful women, this site is definitely for you.  Many of the female members are unbelievably gorgeous.  Click here to join for FREE!

Perfectmatch – Perfectmatch is a fantastic site for singles seeking long-term serious relationships.  The site received a ton of publicity a few years back when it was the featured dating site in the movie Must Love Dogs.  Ever since then, it’s star has been on the rise.  One of the reasons why the site is so successful is because of it’s Duet® Total Compatibility System, a groundbreaking approach to helping people find real love and long-lasting relationships. 

The system was co-founded by Dr. Pepper Schwartz, a relationship expert whose expertise has been showcased on numerous shows such as Oprah, The Today Show, Dr. Phil and many others.  Like eHarmony, if you’re single and your goal is to get married, you need to join Perfectmatch.  Click here to join for FREE!

• WealthyMen.com – Like SugarDaddyForMe.com above, it’s a great site for wealthy men seeking beautiful women
• VIPSingles.com – Singles looking to find their best possible match and are ready for a real relationship. Give your love life the VIP treatment!
• Chemistry.com – Like Perfectmatch, it’s a notch above the average dating site.
• Alt.com – It’s for Adults Only and is NSFW, but if you’re into Alternative lifestyles, it’s a must-join!
• MilitaryDatingNetwork.com – If men or women in uniform turn you on, then this site is for you. It’s for both those in the military and those that admire them!

How many times have you been on a date and mentioned how much you adore kids, only to hear your date say, “Kids? I can’t stand kids.” For women, this is a deal-breaker. No matter how much you like the guy, if he doesn’t want to have kids, then you might as well end the date right now before it goes any farther, right?

Or, how about this scenario. You’ve been going out with the same guy for about a month now, and it’s starting to get a little serious when over dinner one night you innocently mention how one of your goals is to be the president of the company you’re working for, and he says, “Oh. That’s great. However, I definitely don’t want my future wife to work. She needs to be at home with the kids.” Talk about disappointing…

However, both of the above scenario’s can be prevented by taking one important step. Join eHarmony, Chemistry.com, or PerfectMatch. Why? Because all three of these dating sites require their members to fill out a detailed questionaire that truly gives you an idea of who they really are. If they don’t want kids, you’ll know it. If they want their future wife to be a stay-at-home mom, you’ll know it. If they’re looking for a freckled-faced, red-headed, blue-eyed, tall, slender woman who goes to a Methodist church and enjoys mountain-climbing and gardening, you’ll know it.

Get the picture. If you’re serious about online dating. I mean, if you are truly serious about online dating and are tired of just looking at photos of single men, then eHarmony, Chemistry.com and PerfectMatch are the perfect dating sites for you. Between these three sites, there’s no way you won’t find someone who is perfect for you. Give them a try. We personally know many women who’ve found their steady boyfriends, and soon-to-be husbands on every one of these sites, and we’re confident you can too.

To set up your free profile on each site, either click on the site name or the screenshot below, and you’ll be taken directly to the site. Good luck, and if you find the man of your dreams, drop back by here and let us know. Cheers!

eHarmony

Chemistry.com

PerfectMatch.com

BBW Dating Sites:

BBDiva.com – Review
BBPeopleMeet.com – Review
BBWPersonalsPlus.com – Review
BBWSinglesFinder.com – Review

Online Dating Sites:

AshleyMadison.com – NSFW – For BBW’s who enjoy taking a walk on the wildside…
BlackPeopleMeet.com – One of the longest running dating sites specifically for Black Singles – Many, many BBW members.
ChristianMingle.com – Our favorite dating site for BBW Christian Singles.
eHarmony.com – Review – If you’re a BBW who wants to get married, this site is a MUST-JOIN!
Match.com – Review – One of, if not the, largest dating site in the world.
Mate1.com – A little bit more risque than the average dating site, and it’s loaded with BBW members.
MutualArrangements.com – Our favorite Sugar Daddy Dating site for BBW’s seeking Sugar Daddies.
PerfectMatch.com – Review – Like eHarmony, if you’re seeking a serious, long-term relationship, it is also a MUST-JOIN!
Shaadi.com – The largest dating site in the world for Indian singles – many of which are BBW’s.
SingleParentMeet.com – If you’re a single parent looking for other single parents, here’s your site.
Spark.com – An up-and-coming competitor to eHarmony and Match.

Alternative-Dating-Sites.com has come out with an interesting article listing the Top Five Dating Sites to watch in 2010.  What’s interesting about the list is we recommend three of the five ourselves, and then one of the ‘sites’ is actually all BBW Dating Sites.  Here are the sites they say are going to be huge in 2010:

eHarmony – No argument here – It’s one of our featured online dating sites as well.
Zoosk – Like eHarmony, Zoosk is one of our top picks as well.  If you’re on Facebook or Myspace, it’s a no-brainer to join Zoosk.

BBW Dating Sites – Yes, you read that correctly.  They didn’t just pick one BBW site, they picked all BBW Dating Sites.  Obviously, we agree with them, and see 2010 as being the year BBW Dating Sites explode in popularity.

Mutual Arrangements – Unless you’ve been under a rock lately, Sugar Daddy Sites like this one have been thrust into the limelight because of all the extra-marital affairs going on lately involving people like Tiger Woods and John Edwards.  Whether you agree with the premise of the site or not, there’s no denying their popularity.
Perfectmatch – Like eHarmony and Zoosk, this one’s on our list as well and is a must-join.

You can read the entire article over at Alternative-Dating-Sites.com.

1. They are among the largest dating sites on the web, and therefore, have a very active membership!

2. They are all first-class websites with REAL members who are seeking true romance and fun online!

Our recommendation is to join each of the sites below for free and ‘test the waters’. After joining for free, you’ll get a real feel for which site(s) would be the best for you. Because each site below has millions of members, it’s really just a matter of deciding which site’s features you like best. So, without further ado, here are our recommended online dating sites for all singles.

Featured Online Dating Sites:

PerfectMatch.com

Featured in the movie, Must Love Dogs, a few years back – If you’re serious about finding true love, then this site is a MUST-JOIN!

VIPSingles.com

Meet VIP Singles in your area. Finally Meet the Person of your Dreams!

Chemistry.com

Designed especially for people who are looking for help in getting to know someone online so the first date feels like you’re meeting for the second time. We love this site!

eHarmony

Like Perfectmatch above, eHarmony is perfect for singles who are looking for their soulmate. If your goal is to get married, then eHarmony is the right site for you!

Match.com

Match is one of the largest dating sites on the planet. For that reason alone, you should set up a free profile. Oh yeah, one more reason would be it’s a very cool dating site with hundreds of thousands of members!

Other Suggested Dating Sites:

MutualArrangements.com: World’s Premier Sugar Daddy Dating Site. Find your perfect Sugar Daddy or Sugar Mommy. Straight, Gay or Lesbian – All Welcome!

AdultFriendFinder.com (NSFW): The World’s Largest Adult Dating Site! If you’re tired of the ordinary, why not take a walk on the wildside of online dating at Adult Friend Finder!

Mate1.com: Over the last couple of years, Mate1 has accumulated over 25 million members making it one of the biggest dating sites on the planet. Oh, and it’s also one of the best. There’s no reason whatsoever to not set up a free profile…

Dating-Tips-Love-Advice.com: Your knowledge database for online dating tips and love advice!

Passion.com: A little NSFW, but nonetheless, a great dating site that we recommend for any singles who are more interested in dating and having fun rather than finding true love and marriage.

AshleyMadison.com (NSFW): If you’re ready to enter an online forbidden world, then Ashley Madison is the site for you. Sexy, Controversial, Forbidden and Downright Naughty – Wanna Join?

Foxy-Singles.com: Intimate Dating made Easy! Real singles seeking really intimate encounters…

KazuDate.com: Join the KazuDate family of dating sites! It’s free to join, upload photos and receive and reply to emails.

FriendFinder.com: Over 1,500,000 members worldwide – Have fun, meet people, and find love.

Alternative Dating Sites: Photo Personal sites for singles in categories such as BBW, Military, Ethnic, Christian, African American and more…

SingleOnTheNet.com: Connects single men and women from around the world. It’s free to join. No spam or annoying popups. Your privacy is our top concern.

For even more online dating sites, visit our sister site DatingSitesOnTheWeb.com