Whether you are single and on the dating apps or simply want to learn more about the online dating world, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren are joined by the Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at OkCupid, Michael Kaye, to talk about how to navigate the complex world of online dating to help you or someone you know better their odds at finding quality matches! Michael shares a ton of helpful online dating tips to help you or someone you know work the algorithms to your/their advantage. Plus, he shares his own online dating success story and some fascinating online dating stats and trends he is seeing. You will learn strategies on how to build a better profile, how to communicate more effectively, how to politely decline a date, when ghosting is and isn’t okay, how to stay safe when online dating, common online dating mistakes to avoid, and much more! Kelly and Lauren also express their own online dating curiosities and personal experiences using dating apps. Be inspired by Michael’s findings and strategies to help you or someone you know use the apps more intentionally and get closer to finding that perfect match. Get 3-months of OkCupid Premium for Free (First 50 listeners to submit!)

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