5 Messages You Shouldn’t Send

Having an online dating profile with no intention of sending any messages is a bit like going to the supermarket just to have a look around. So, sending messages is how you make the move from online dating to meeting up in real life! Ideally, your messages should be short, friendly and personalised. Your message… Continue reading 5 Messages You Shouldn’t Send

How to Write an Opening Message

From 8th-14th of December 2014 we will be giving 10p per message that is sent on Muddy Matches to R.A.B.I., which will hopefully encourage people to be brave and to send a message to people that they may not have contacted without the incentive. Just make sure that you don’t entitle your message “I’m doing… Continue reading How to Write an Opening Message

Why Haven’t They Replied to My Message?

The most frustrating thing about dating is waiting to hear back from someone. However, it’s important to try not to think about it all the time, which I realise is about as hard as it is to not look  when someone shouts “don’t look”. Here are a few reasons why someone may not have been… Continue reading Why Haven’t They Replied to My Message?

5 Great Reasons to Subscribe Today

When you first start out on Muddy Matches, we recommend that you join for free and try out the website before subscribing. However, once you have got to know the site and have found the profiles of lots of interesting muddy people, it’s important to subscribe to the site, so that you can get in… Continue reading 5 Great Reasons to Subscribe Today

Dating Message Templates

Messages on dating sites should be three things; personal, short and not weird.  By personal, we mean that you shouldn’t send exactly the same message to lots of people; it should be tailored to show that you have looked at each person’s profile and photos before getting in touch with them. It should be short… Continue reading Dating Message Templates

How to Get a Date for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but fear not, it’s not too late to find yourself a date. According to our Valentine’s statistics 71% of members would like to go on a first date on Valentine’s Day, so you don’t need to be an established couple to enjoy an evening out. So first things first, how… Continue reading How to Get a Date for Valentine’s Day

How to Market Yourself

There are two ways to go about internet dating; you can sit back and hope for the best, or you can be proactive and make sure that you get the most out of it by ‘marketing’ yourself. So if you’re prepared to be proactive and to make sure that you get the most from your… Continue reading How to Market Yourself

Dating Message Safety Tips

We take online dating safety very seriously, so along with tips about how to protect your safety on your profile and in your photos, here is a guide to dating message safety: Don’t give out your personal details straight away! – If your subscription is coming to an end it is tempting to send out… Continue reading Dating Message Safety Tips