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There are a lot of international dating sites out there, all proclaiming to be
the best at helping Western men find the Russian bride of their dreams. So
how can you be sure that a site is worth your hard-earned dollars?
VALIDATION PROCEDURES
A big concern among would-be suitors
today is the validity of the ladies on dat-
ing sites. Gentlemen want to know that
their money is going towards meeting
real Russian women who are looking
for love, not phonies or scammers.
When evaluating a potential site, ask
yourself the following questions:
• What is the company’s anti-scam
policy?
• What steps do they take to ensure
that the ladies on their site are real?
• Is there a video streaming service
that allows members to see the
ladies for themselves?
• How does the company respond to allegations of fraud?
• Can you easily contact the company if you have a ques-
tion or complaint?
The more vigilant a company is in validating ladies’ identities
and thwarting would-be scammers, the more you can trust
the authenticity of the site.
roll all professional translation and interpretation costs into
comprehensive member packages, while others may charge
anywhere from $0.02 to $0.10 per word, $15 per letter, or
$5 per minute for online chat. These fees can really add up,
especially if a customer is interested in chatting with many
ladies! Be sure to review the translation fees before joining
a site so you don’t end up with any nasty surprises.
ADVANCED COMMUNICATION TOOLS
Each international matchmaking service offers a varie ty
of chat, email and video features, some more advanced
than others. When considering a matchmaking service,
it’s important to evaluate the company’s chat features. For
example, does the site offer instant messaging or live video
chat? A video streaming service is particularly valuable as
it allows members to see and chat with the women in real
time. Costs for these services may vary, so carefully weigh
your options before making a decision.
SEARCH FEATURES
Search features are very important to many customers.
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM
Customer service is an integral part of any business. When
researching Russian dating sites, consider what kind of
customer service they offer (if they even have one at all).
Unfortunately, many customers find themselves hunting for
obscure contact information or struggling to communi-
cate with a person who speaks limited English. If customer
service is important to you, try to find a site that offers a
friendly customer service team that you can reach quickly
and easily. Some questions to ponder are:
• How broad or narrow is the initial search tool?
• Does the site have a bookmarking or Favorites feature?
In other words, can you flag women you find particularly
appealing?
• Can a man see when a woman has added him to her
Favorites folder?
• Does the site offer a way for customers to keep track of
the women they are corresponding with, a virtual black
book if you will?
• Does the site offer introduction videos, i.e. short videos
a woman records to help would-be suitors learn more
about her life and personality?
INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION FEES
It’s very important to consider translation costs when evalu-
ating a potential Russian dating website. Some sites If a site offers a wide variety of search features, it’s generally
easier for customers to narrow down their search and find
women they are truly interested in pursuing.
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