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User requirements

What Browser and System Setting do I need to use TheInternationalBride.com?

Our site works best with Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari or AOL Version 4 and above browser and Java Script both enabled. It is still possible to use the site if you have not enabled Java Script, but some features might not work

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Finding TheInternationBride.com

How do I find TheInternationalBride.com on the Internet?

To find TheInternationalBride.com on the Internet type http://www.TheInternationBride.com in the Address field (in Internet Explorer) located at the top of your web browser. This will take you to the TheInternationalBride.com homepage .

How do I bookmark TheInternationalBride.com?

You can bookmark a webpage by pressing "favorites" from the menu at the top of your browser. Then click "add to favorites" (in Internet Explorer).
Or you can press CTRL + D (in Windows) or Apple + D on Macintosh TheInternationalBride.com homepage when you click on book marks or favorites.

 
 

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Logon

How do I log on to the site?

You logon by entering your Member Number and Password in the logon box on the homepage . If you are not a member of TheInternationalBride.com yet, you must first register by clicking here .

I can't see the log on box, where is it?

The logon box is located on the right hand side, halfway down the TheInternationalBride.com homepage (as seen below). If you can not find it, then it could be that you need to scroll to the right or scroll down by using the scroll bars. If you still can't see it then please press "refresh" or "reload" at the top of your web browser.

Why can't I log on- it says " You entered the wrong password... "?

First ensure you have the correct member number and password by clicking on the "Forgot Your Password? " links next to the logon box. If you have the correct details, then try another time and press refresh or reload at the top of your browser if you receive an error message. If you still can't logon, please forward a copy of the error message to team@TheInternationalBride.com and include your member number in the subject line of the email.



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Why can't I log on- it says " Your session has timed out.. ." or" You need to logon as a member.. ."?

You are receiving this error because the page has not loaded correctly, you have disabled cookies, your browser settings are incorrect or you are accessing the page through a proxy server.

If you are trying to access the home page through an embedded link at Hotmail, do not click on the link to logon. Instead do any of the following:

If you still have problems, you need to change your PC settings as follows:

Step 1 - Refresh the web page: Logon and then when you receive the error message try pressing the 'refresh' button (Internet Explorer) or 'reload' button (Netscape Navigator) at the top of your browser.


                  
Step 2 - Clear your cache: Go to the menu at the top of Internet Explorer then:

  • Click 'Tools' then click Internet options,



     
  • then under the heading of "Temporary Internet Files", click on delete files (It could take several minutes to do this).
  • Next, under the heading of "History" click on 'Clear History'.
 
       
 
 
       By doing this you will clear the cache in your browser completely, which should solve the problem. To see if it
       worked, try to logon again.
       Even if this fixes the problem, we recommend that you follow steps 3 through 7 below to avoid any repetition of
       this problem.
 
  Step 3 - Check browser version: Ensure that you are using a version 4 or above browser. To check your browser version, click on 'Help' then 'About Internet explorer'. If you have an old browser version then you will need to download a newer version from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp



Step 4 - Check cookies are enabled: Select the instructions for the correct browser as per below.

Version 4 & 5 Internet Explorer / AOL 4 & 5 - To check if cookies are enabled with Internet Explorer (Microsoft) go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then 'Security' then 'custom level' then under the heading of cookies enable the headings that say "allow cookies that are stored on your computer" and "allow per session cookies".

Internet Explorer Version 6 / AOL 6 - To check if cookies are enabled with Internet Explorer 6 (Microsoft) go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then 'Privacy'.

 
   
  Then do any one of the following:
  • Slide the privacy setting to medium.
  • Click on 'Advanced'. Next, click on "override automatic cookie handling", then click to accept "First Party Cookies". Next, check that you have selected 'always allow session cookies'.

 
   
 

Under the heading of "Sites" click edit, then type the address http://www.TheInternationalBride.com then click allow then click ok.

 
 

 
  Step 5 - Set your browser settings: Ensure that your browser is set to automatically refresh content. To do this with Internet  Explorer (Microsoft) go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then 'General' then 'Settings' then make sure you set 'Check for newer versions of stored pages' to "Automatically" and press 'OK'. To do this with Netscape Navigator go to 'Edit' then 'Preferences' then 'Advanced' then 'Cache' then make sure that you set 'Document on cache is compared to document on network' to either "Once per session" or "Every time".  
   
   



 

Step 6 - Disable proxy server: Make sure you are not using a proxy server. To do this with Internet Explorer (Microsoft) go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then 'connections' then 'Settings' then make sure the 'use a proxy server' box is unchecked.

Step 7: Re-start your PC and logon.

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I tried everything and still can't log on?

If the above suggestions do not fix the problem then try using Internet Explorer instead of Netscape, if it still does not fix the problem, then test your password and logon on a different PC in order to isolate the problem as being PC specific or browser specific.

If you have tried all of the above steps and have found that the problem is PC specific, then you can also try the following:

  • Delete your cookies: (WARNING: many sites use cookies to remember your preferences etc, so we only recommend deleting cookies if you have isolated the problem as being PC specific and are on a shared computer or won't miss your cookies.) To delete your cookies with Internet Explorer go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then under the heading of "temporary Internet Files" select 'delete cookies'.

 
 

 


 
If all of the above suggestions do not fix the problem, please contact team@TheInternationalBride.com and tell us if you are on a PC or Mac and what version browser you are using and we will help.

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Password

How do I find my password if I can't remember it?

To get your password automatically emailed to you click here.

How can I change my password ?

To change your password, logon and then select "Change Password" from the member options underneath the "Membership" heading. Or click here



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Contacting members / mail

How do I receive mail?

Any mail sent to you is deposited in your private TheInternationalBride inbox. A reminder message (to tell you that you have mail) is also sent to your registered email account.
 

How do I read my mail?

To read your mail, logon to the TheInternationalBride.com site, then select "Inbox". This will call up all of the messages that you have received.



To read the message, click on the subject line of the email message. To find out more about the sender, click on the combination of their Name and Member number. 

 


 

Why can't I open my mail box?

If you have logged on and still can't open your Inbox, please try pressing the 'refresh' button (Internet Explorer) or 'reload' button at the top of your browser. If you still have problems, then you need to change your PC settings.

Why can't I see my mail box ?

If you have logged on and still can't open your Inbox, please try pressing the 'refresh' button (Internet Explorer) or 'reload' button (Netscape Navigator) at the top of your browser. If you still have problems, then you need to change your PC settings.

How do I reply to mail?

To reply to a message in your inbox, click on the message subject to read it, then click "Send Mail" from the side menu next to the message.

How do I send mail?

To send mail you need to logon first, then you can send e-mail by doing any of the following:

  • Go to your TheInternationalBride.com inbox, click on the subject line to read the message, then click on send mail.
  • Find the profile of the person you want to write to then click on the "Send Mail" link on their profile.
  • Select "Send Mail " from the member options, then enter the member number of the person that you are interested in.
  • Click on "Compose" from your inbox menu.



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Why can't I see my messages in my sent mail?

In order to save a copy of your sent mail you need to click in the box which says "save a copy of sent mail" located next to the send button. If you don't click in this box, then your mail is sent but a copy is not saved.

 
 

How do I delete received messages?

To delete mail you need to logon first, then you can delete any messages by

Open your TheInternationalBride.com inbox and then place a tick (check) in the checkbox next to the messages that you want to delete and then press delete.

How do I delete sent messages?

Open your TheInternationalBride.com sent mail box and then place a tick (check) in the checkbox next to the messages that you want to delete and then press delete.

 
 

Why am I still seeing my deleted mail?

This is occurring because you are still seeing an old web page This is occurring because either your PC or ISP is caching old web pages. To fix this please do the following:

Step 1 - Refresh the web page: Logon and then when you receive the error message try pressing the 'refresh' button (Internet Explorer) or 'reload' button (Netscape Navigator) at the top of your browser.

Step 2 - Clear your cache: Go to the menu at the top of Internet Explorer then:

  • Click 'Tools' then click Internet options, then under the heading of "Temporary Internet Files", click on delete files (It could take several minutes to to this).
  • Next, under the heading of "History" click on 'Clear History'. Click here for graphical representation.

By doing this you will clear the cache in your browser completely, which should solve the problem. To see if it worked, try to logon again. Even if this fixes the problem, we recommend that you follow steps 3 through 7 below to avoid any repetition of this problem.

Step 3 - Set your browser settings: Ensure that your browser is set to automatically refresh content. To do this with Internet Explorer (Microsoft) go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then 'General' then 'Settings' then make sure you set 'Check for newer versions of stored pages' to "Automatically" and press 'OK'. (Graphical representation) To do this with Netscape Navigator go to 'Edit' then 'Preferences' then 'Advanced' then 'Cache' then make sure that you set 'Document on cache is compared to document on network' to either "Once per session" or "Every time".

Step 4 - Disable proxy server: Make sure you are not using a proxy server. To do this with Internet Explorer (Microsoft) go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then 'connections' then 'Settings' then make sure the 'use a proxy server' box is unchecked.

Step 5: Re-start your PC and logon.

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How do I find details of someone who has sent me mail?

First login to the site with your Member Number and password. Then do any of the following:

  • From your mailbox, click on the member number of the person who sent you mail to bring up their profile.
  • Click on - 'View a profile by Member No' from the member options.

How do I remove someone from my block list?

To unblock someone, logon and then select "Block list" which is located under "My Lists". To unblock all members, press "Check All", then "Delete". To unblock one or a few members, check the box located on the top left of the member summary, then click the delete button to remove those members from your block list.

 
 
 


I joined a few weeks ago, but I haven't received any mail?

Many email companies place a limit on the amount of messages that you can store in your email account (with Hotmail this is 2MB). If you have exceeded your storage limit then you will not receive any new messages from anyone who mails you. To rectify this, you need to delete old messages from your Hotmail account.

How can I receive more mail from members?

The best way to receive more responses from your profile is to upgrade your membership to Gold Membership Level. This way you can send an unlimited amount of messages and are therefore sure to get more responses. Other suggestions are to add a photo to your profile, and add an informative description of yourself and the type of person that you are trying to meet.

I didn't receive a welcome message when I joined?

This is probably because you entered the wrong e-mail address when you joined. Contact us and we can validate your e-mail address.

Why do I keep getting advised that my email address is invalid?

There are 3 main reasons why this may occur.

  • You entered an incorrect email address. To fix this check that your registered email address is correct by selecting "change email address" from the main member options.
  • You have a junk mail filter and it is rejecting mail sent from our website. For example if you use Hotmail or Yahoo or many other email providers when you set your filter to high it will reject mail unless it id from a "safe address". To fix this please access your email and then add the following email addresses to your safe list team@TheInternationalBride.com & administrator@TheInternationalBride.com . Alternately you can change your junk mail settings to low.
  • Your email service provider had a problem with their mail server and could not deliver your mail. To fix this use a more reliable email provider such as Hotmail or Yahoo.
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Chat

How do I use the chat room?
 

How do I connect to the chat room?

Click on "Chat" under "Contact Member" on the member menu.

How do I chat?

Type your message in the "type here" panel at the bottom of the screen, and press "send".

Can I modify my text?

Yes, you can write in a color and font style of your choice. Click on the "style" button on the left of the same panel that you write your message, and click on the color and font style you would like your text to be in the chat room. You can change the color and style of your font as many times as you like. The font styles available are bold, italics, underline

How do I chat in a different room?

To chat in a different room, choose a room title from the list at the top left of the screen, then click on the room you would like to enter.

Leaving the chat room

When you have finished chatting simply click where it says "sign out of chat room" or on the
icon at the top right hand of the screen.
 

Viewing member photos in the chat room

To view the photos the members in the chat room, click on their name from the list of people in the room (picture 1.1). Their photo will appear,
along with some details from their profile in the bottom left hand corner (picture 1.2).

1.2

1.1

 

Problems with chat room

We are currently trialing this chat room, if you experience any problems or to report abusive or offensive users please contact team@TheInternationalBride.com

Why won't the chat room launch?

There are many possible reasons for this. For example, you need to have Javascript enabled and to have your 'pop-up stopper' disabled in order for our chat room to launch.

Can I use the chat room if I have a pop-up window blocker / pop up stopper installed on my PC?

You must configure your pop-up blocker to allow pop ups from #SiteDomain#.com (we don't have any pop-up advertising so it is safe to do this). Please contact your popup stopper supplier for instructions on how to do so. If this option is unavailable, you must disable the pop-up window blocker. If it is not disabled, you will not be able to receive incoming messages from new users.

I'm using Norton Internet Security ad blocking. Why can't I get the chat room to work?

The ad blocking feature can prevent java pop-ups and stop the chat room working correctly. Please either disable ad blocking OR change your Norton ad blocking settings by doing the following:

1) click on Ad blocking, then configure

2) click advanced

3) click add site and type www.#SiteDomain#.com

4) click on "add..." then click permit

Why do I get an error message "Security Sandbox violation" / why am I having trouble getting the Chat room to initiate conversations?

Our chat room uses Macromedia Flash Player. Errors and problems can occur if you do not have the latest version of Flash Player Installed in your web browser. To fix this, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player from here...

If you have trouble installing Flash Player, please check the Flash Player Support section at http://www.Macromedia.com or see this link...

http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/playerfaq.htm#fixall

 

I can’t see my friend’s video. What’s wrong?

Be sure that your friend has connected his/her video camera correctly. Your friend will receive this error if his/her camera is not connected:

*** Could not connect to your camera. Either your camera is not installed properly or it is in use by another application.

Continue reading on how to configure your camera for our chat room. Once your friend has determined that his/her video is set up correctly, click on the ‘a/v’ button in the top-right pane of the message window. If video is set to ‘off’, click on it once to turn on your video.

My friend can’t see my video. What’s wrong?

Make sure that your camera is connected correctly. You will receive the following error if your camera is not connected:

*** Could not connect to your camera. Either your camera is not installed properly or it is in use by another application.

Continue reading on how to configure your camera for our chat room. Once you have determined that your video is set up correctly, click on the ‘a/v’ button in the top-right pane of the message window. If video is set to ‘off’, click on it once to turn on your video.

I can’t hear my friend’s audio. What’s wrong?

Make sure your speakers are connected correctly and that they are turned on. Check your volume levels to confirm that your are receiving sound. Be sure that your friend has connected his/her microphone correctly. Your friend will receive this error if his/her microphone is not connected:

*** Could not connect to your microphone. Either your microphone is not installed properly or it is in use by another application.

Continue reading on how to configure your microphone for our chat room. Once your friend has determined that his/her audio is set up correctly, he/she will be able to see the sound levels of his/her audio output in the lower pane of the message window. Click on the ‘a/v’ button in the top-right pane of the message window. If audio is set to ‘off’, click on it once to turn on your audio.

My friend can’t hear my audio. What’s wrong?

Make sure your friend’s speakers are connected correctly and that they are turned on. Have your friend check his/her volume levels to confirm that he/she is receiving sound. Be sure that you have connected your microphone correctly. You will receive this error if your microphone is not connected:

*** Could not connect to your microphone. Either your microphone is not installed properly or it is in use by another application.

Continue reading on how to configure your microphone for our chat room. Once you have determined that your audio is set up correctly, you will be able to see the sound levels of your audio output in the lower pane of the message window. Have your friend click on the ‘a/v’ button in the top-right pane of the message window. If audio is set to ‘off’, click on it once to turn on his/her audio.

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Instant Communicator

How do I use the instant Communicator?

For extensive help for the Instant Communicator please click here. For an Instant Communicator demonstration please click here.

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Showing Interest in Members


How do I show interest?

To show interest in someone, click on the button on their profile that says "Show Interest".


 

How do I find out who's interested in me?

Logon and then select "Who's Interested" from lists or "Who's Interested"from the middle pane. Or click Here


 

How do I reply to someone who is interested in me?

First, go to members page and click on "Who's Interested", then click on "Send Mail" at the bottom right of the member summary to compose a letter to that member.


 

How do I find out who I have shown my interest to?

Logon and then select "Lists " from the member options menu, then press "My Interest List"


How do I remove someone from my interest list?

Check the box on the member summary, then click "Delete" from your interest list.

How do I remove someone from my, " Who's Interested In Me", list?

First place a tick in the small box to the left of each person on your interest list by clicking in it. Once you have selected all of the members you wish to delete, click on the "Delete" button.
 

Can I remove all members from my, " Who's Interested In Me", list at once?

Yes. Simply click the "Check All " button, and then press the "Delete" button.



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Change details

How can I change my email address ?

Logon and then click here, you can change your email address automatically.
Note: If you are a standard member you cannot change you email address.

How do I change my profile?

First log into the site, Then click on "Update my Profile".



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Forgot password or member number

If I lose my password what do I do?

If you lose your password, you can get it emailed to you automatically by clicking here and following the instructions. If you still need further help please send us an email.

If I forget my member number what do I do?

If you forget your member number, you can look it up automatically by clicking here and following the instructions. If you still need further help please send us an email.

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Add photo / view photo
 

What format should my photo be in?

For best results save your photo as a jpeg image (.jpg file extension). For example if your member number is 1234, then save your photo as "1234.jpg".

How can I add a photo if I don't have a photo already scanned?

Most internet cafes and many photocopying centers have scanners where you can scan a photo cheaply. (Make sure you bring a floppy disk/Flash drive for them to save the scan and ask them to save it as a .jpg image saved as your member number .jpg. For example if your member number is 1234, then save your photo as "1234.jpg"). You can then attach it to an email using the instructions on this page.


How can I use a photo that I already have on the internet?

If you already have a photo placed on the Internet then all you have to do is go to your photo then right click on the photo and then select "save as" (your member number.jpg), then follow the instructions for uploading the photo.

How can I add a photo to my profile?

To find out how to add a photo click here.

I uploaded my photo but it is not on my profile?

Go here and select the picture you want to set as your profile picture, then press "Change Primary Picture".

I uploaded my photo more than 24 hours ago and it is still not on my profile?

If we have added your photo, but you cant see it on your profile, then you are probably looking at an old version of your profile. To fix this you need to make sure that your browser is set to automatically refresh content. To do this with Internet Explorer (Microsoft) go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then 'Settings' then make sure you set 'Check for newer versions of stored pages' to "Automatically" and press 'OK '(Click here for graphical representation). To do this with Netscape Navigator go to 'Edit' then 'Preferences' then 'Advanced' then 'Cache' then make sure that you set 'Document on cache is compared to document on network' to either "Once per session" or "Every time".

How do I send my photo?

Sending a photo is very easy, just click here to automatically send us your photo.

If you have problems sending your photo directly to us you can also email it to us by following the instructions below.

  1. Scan a photo and save it on your desktop on your computer in .jpg format (save it as MemberNumber.jpg)
  2. Log on to your e-mail provider's web site (e.g. Hotmail etc) and compose a new message
  3. Click on the attach button
  4. Click on the "Browse file" button
  5. Select the file that you used to save the photo (if you saved it to desktop, look in desktop)
  6. Press attach (this might take up to 1 or 2 minutes depending on how fast your Internet connection is)
  7. In the subject line and message field specify your name and Member Number
  8. Send the message to team@TheInternationalBride.com
  9. After we have received your photo we will review it and then post it into your profile as soon as possible (normally within 48 hours)

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Search profiles

How do I search for members?

You first need to login to the site with your Member Number and password. This will take you to the Members menu. You can then perform a search by age, sex, country and other criteria. There are many convenient features you can modify to make your search more tailored. You have the option to choose the format of your search results, either a member summary, or photos only. You can also refine your search to only include active members. This is the "Last Activity" feature, which has the option to select members last active within 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months.

I can't see any new members since my last visit?

Make sure that your browser is set to automatically refresh content. To do this with Internet Explorer (Microsoft) go to 'Tools' then 'Internet Options' then 'Settings' then make sure you set 'Check for newer versions of stored pages' to "Automatically" and press 'OK'. To do this with Netscape Navigator go to 'Edit' then 'Preferences' then 'Advanced' then 'Cache' then make sure that you set 'Document on cache is compared to document on network' to either "Once per session" or "Every time".

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Online Members

How can I tell who is online?

You can search through all of the members online by clicking "Who's Online" from the member menu, or press Here.

You will then be presented with all members of the opposite sex that are online. You have the option to view their profile, send a message, add to favorites, show interest, or connect with the Instant Communicator. To do any of these, you simply click on what you would like to do. The menu you have to choose from is this:



If you are looking for someone to chat with, searching through the "who's online" is a convenient way to find some one. Simply find someone you like, and click the "Chat" button, which will open the Instant Communicator window for you to communicate.

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Viewing New Members

In order to see who are the latest members to join the site, click on "Who's New" from the members menu. Each time a new member joins, they are added to the top of the list.



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Personality Profile

How do I add a personality profile?

If you are a gold or silver member you can click on "Add/Update Personality Info" from the main members options, or click Here.

How do I update my personality profile?

To update your personality profile, click on Add/Update Personality Info under the "My Profile" icon on the member's menu, or click Here.

How can I view my personality Profile?

To view your personality profile, first click on " Profile" from the member menu, then click on "View Profile", or click Here.

You can view other member's personality profiles in the same way. If you can not see the Personality button (above) on a member's profile, it means that they have not created a Personality Profile yet.

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Favorites

How do I add someone to my favorites list?

To add someone to your favorites list click on "Add Favorites" on their profile.

How do I view my favorites list?

To view your favorites list click on "My Lists", then " Favorites" from the main member options, or click Here.


 

How do I delete someone from my favorites list?

To remove someone from your favorites list click on the box beside each member you would like to remove. Then click the "Delete all " button.

How can I delete all of the members on my favorites list?

To delete all of your favorites click on the "Check all" button, which will select all of the favorites on your list. Next, click the "Delete " button. Deleting your favorites can not be undone, so please ensure that you are deleting only the people you wish to.


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Match Preferences

How do I change or add my match preferences?

To add or change your match preferences, logon and then select "Add/Update Match Info" from the "Profile" icon. You can then adjust the preferences that you have for your match. (e.g. height, weight, age, nationality etc).

How do I view my match list?

To view your match list, go to the member menu page, then under "Lists", click on "My Matches", or click Here.


 

How do I delete someone from my match list?

Your match list is constantly updated and sorted to put the most recently active person who meets your match at the top of the list. Therefore, your match list will be different each time you view it and so you can not remove anyone from your list.


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Improve Response Rate

How can I improve my response rate?

The most important thing that you can do to improve your response and interest rate is to add at least one good quality photo to your profile. If you do this you will experience a very significant increase in the amount of interest shown by other members. Other tips are to provide as much information as possible in your profile description and to add a personality profile to your info.

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Membership options and costs

What are the membership options available?

Click here for full details on membership options.

What is the cost of Gold or Silver membership?

Click here for full details on membership options and prices.

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NEED MORE HELP?

If you require more assistance, please CONTACT US

 
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