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Guides
Practical, in-depth guides written by the getme team. No fluff, sources cited, and links to local pages and helplines.
The complete guide to online dating
How to date online without burning out: decide what you want, build a profile that works, start better conversations, plan first dates and stay safe.
30% of US adults have ever used a dating site or app
Dating safety: the complete guide
Stay safe dating online: protect your profile, spot romance scams, plan safe first dates, and find verified helplines in your country.
$1.14bn reported lost to romance scams in the US in 2023
How to make friends as an adult
Where to meet people, how to turn acquaintances into friends, starting your own group, and making friends in a new city or country.
1 in 2 US adults reported experiencing loneliness
How to hire tradespeople and local services
Define the job, check licences and insurance, compare written quotes, pay safely and fix problems. With country versions for AU, UK, US, Canada and Ireland.
1 in 10 people who had home renovations weren’t happy with the outcome
How to find local jobs near you
Where to find work close to home, how to apply to small businesses, trial shifts, casual work, your rights and avoiding job scams.
26.8 min average one-way commute for US workers in 2023
Freelancing and side gigs: a practical guide
Choose what to offer, find first clients, price your work, write contracts, get paid, handle tax basics and avoid freelancer scams.
64m Americans did freelance work in 2023, 38% of the workforce
Buying and selling safely on classifieds
Inspect before you pay, avoid overpayment and rental scams, meet safely for collections, and what to do if you’re scammed.
$432m reported lost to online shopping fraud in the US in 2024 (383,441 reports)
Moving to a new city: the complete guide
Plan the move, find a place, sort the admin (including registration abroad), get to know your area and build a social life from scratch.
8.7% of people in the US moved home in the previous year (2023)