The online dating industry remains hot despite the global economic downturn. In the midst of economic despair, there’s no stopping the need to be with that perfect companion, and online dating continues to be a growing and accepted solution to find love.

And with the online dating boom comes several options for the internet-inclined, among them is one the long leaders in the industry Singlesnet.com.

Headquartered in Massachusetts, Singlesnet boasts a reported 15% the online dating share in the U.S. with over 14 million members.

Under a free trial subscription, users can browse through profile, test their compatibility matching system, post photos, contact members and receive and reply to emails, though there are some limits on the amount of messaging you can do.

But if you upgrade to a paid subscription around $24 (discounts and coupons are available) you can make full use of you membership and contact and search for as many potential mates as you wish. Then again, you may just find that perfect some under the free system, and if so, even better.

In addition to having a massive user database to search through, what’s great about Singlesnet is how easy it is to get started. As the advertisement says, no credit needed at all. Just a quick couple page sign up (they advertise it takes 30 seconds, but it a more like a few minutes), pick a username, enter some data and, presto you are off and wading through possible matches.

And unlike some dating websites, Singlesnet caters to gays, lesbians and other niches, and if you are webmasters you can apply to their affiliate program.

If you have any issues, problems or concerns, you can hit up support by email, snail mail or even by phone (their phone number and mailing address are listed on their site).

So if you looking for a quick and easy way to get into the online dating scene, check out Singlesnet.