It’s 2012 and a lot of people (5.5 million single Americans to be exact) are turning to online dating services to search for their soul mate. One in five singles have dated someone they met online and about 1/3 of those individuals have ended up in happy relationships (while another third have not so much). With online dating being all the buzz, it’s important that you have a pleasant experience so you can have the same happiness and success as the 280,000 people who got married last year after meeting online. We’ve compiled a list of online dating tips for those searching for new relationships that steers you in the right direction, from choosing the right websites to online dating tips and tricks.