Badoo AU in a nutshell: Experiences you could be having, top tips and test reports for Badoo in Australia

Badoo is a flirting app for millenniasl. It’s unique way of connecting you with strangers all over the globe is just the same as any of our beloved social networks. The thing about Badoo is that you’re connecting with people who want to flirt. What more could you want!

Badoo is sound. It’s database of over 300 million users is run by a headquarters based in London. Although they did previously have a problem with the app automatically posting to Facebook they’ve rectified this now. As long as you exercise caution and make sure you always know what you’re clicking your Facebook friends will never know!

Badoo has heaps of users in Australia. With the rise of social media Badoo has risen in popularity too. It is so simple to get chatting with people nearby, or even those who are just in Australia on holiday. If you play the encounters game you are bound to find success. As you’ll be matched up with someone who already matched with you too! If you’re looking for very specific people then maybe Badoo isn’t for you. Badoo is full of general boys and girls next door. Super friendly and up for a chat.

If you decide to join Badoo as a premium member you can access their features known as ‘Super Powers’. These features include the following:

- You can see who has actively looked at your profile
- You can chat with brand new members. Newbies are usually more keen to chat!
- You get to remain anonymous when pursuing other profiles
- You get exclusive access to really popular users
- Your messages will be moved to the top of users inboxes. Making it more likely you’ll be noticed with popular users.

Badoo’s search function is simple. As long as your location services are enabled Badoo will help you find singles in the nearby area. Badoo will let you know if you’ve crossed paths with any of the other users. You never know, your next flirt could be within walking distance! In addition there is the encounters game which allows you to match with people according to their sex, age and purpose for being on Badoo.

Badoo’s encountered game is simple. You will be shown people who meet the criteria you have asked for and then you can mark them with a heart showing that you are interested. Or if you don't like the look of them you can let them know you are not interested. If you both show interest in each other you can get chatting! Simple!

Badoo does not have to be connected to Facebook. For extra privacy we suggest you register with just an email address or you can use Twitter if you’d prefer.

In the past Badoo was known for posting randomly on Facebook without asking your express permission. This is all in the past though and you will never see any posts on your Facebook unless you agree to them. So keep an eye out for what you're being asked and make sure you don’t fall into any of their traps!

Badoo is also usable free of charge. You can create a free profile and also write free messages. In order to increase your chances of success, however, it makes sense to buy the Super Powers in the long run. If you just want to try out Badoo, you should definitely start out with a free account. Badoo is completely free. You only have to pay if you want to upgrade to a premium membership and therefore access the ‘Super Powers’ features. Whilst this may increase your chances it is not at all necessary and you can still flirt for free with a regular account.

You can do everything you’d need with the free account. You can create your profile, start messaging and connect with users. Quite simply you just get extra features if you do pay which can help you succeed in connecting with people, but these aren’t necessary to have a good time.

Badoo can be paid for like most apps through the Apple iTunes Store or the Google Playstore. Aside form that you can jut pay via credit card or PayPal.

Badoo has a contact form which connects through to their service team. Unfortunately, they do not have a phone line.

The best Badoo first messages are fun, succinct and slightly flirty. Always make sure to see what the user you want to chat to is like through their profile and try to aim the message at them. Write too much and you may seem desperate. Write too little and you’ll seem impersonal. It’s all about balance.

If you try and be personal in your messages your chances are high. Make sure you have a good profile with some great pictures and people are sure to get chatting. You want to look interesting and worthy of some flirtation. Don’t come across as boring and people will want to flirt.

The cost of Badoo ‘Super Powers’ depends on how long you purchase them for:

•  1 Week: $3.99 / Week
•  1 Month: $12.99 / Month
•  3 Months: $10.33 / Month
•  6 Months: $8.00 / Month
•  Lifetime: $79.99 / Life           

Badoo points are also available for purchase. These allow you unlock various features like approving your visibility which will make you more likely to be seen by users and therefore more likely to get more chats. You can also buy virtual gifts with Badoo points and give them to users you are flirting with. The prices are as follows:

• 550 Cerdits: $12,49
• 1.250 Credits: $24,99
• 2.750 Credits: $49,99

Unfortunately, there are fakes on all sites these days. Badoo does have some as there are always those who want to ruin the fun for everyone else. Watch out for any one trying to lure you away from the Badoo platform to other sites. These are probably scammers. Also be wary of those who are really eager to flirt but once you’re attached tell you a sob story and ask for you to send them money. Don’t fall for it! Report them and get back to chatting with someone real.

Look out for profiles that don’t contain a lot of information and only have one really attractive picture. If you think someone is way too hot then it probably is because they aren't even real. Sorry, but it’s true. Just be wary and you’ll find nice, genuine people.

The app is the same as the web platform on your computer it’s just optimised for your phone. The ‘nearby you’ function will work really well on your phone as you’ve got location services enabled. This means that you’re more likely to chat with people who are closer to you and therefore have a higher chance of meeting up with.

Unfortunately, Badoo are a bit cheeky when it comes to canceling your membership. The cancellation button is hard to find and when you do find it make sure to be through so that you are both cancelling any subscriptions you pay and closing your account as well. If you paid via PayPal or with your credit card then you must cancel directly through the Badoo website. But if you paid via an app store then you can cancel via the appropriate settings within the app store. It can be quite tricky, but if you really want to cancel you can!