I tried online dating a few years ago. Got laid a few times with overweight, unattractive women, with emotional issues. And I spent about $80 on dinner, flowers, and gifts for each of them. So it was basically like street prostitution.
I don't know if Tinder was mentioned in this thread but it's a pretty cool app. I met up two girls on the app on dates and the second girl I've been on three. Ironically I got matched up with the second girl while I was on a date with the first girl. For those who don't know how it works: http://www.gotinder.com/ Concept: It is, however, like many dating sites..a place where guys just want to hook up so if you approach it that way, girls are tend to be turned off by that.
Yes, you would NEVER EVER do this in person instead. Prediction: She's going to be good-looking and not a "fatty"... at worst, a 'cutie fatty' with a happy attitude, because she's willing to give you a chance. She's going to be smart and sassy, while dressing classy and feminine a'la Aubrey Plaza's character on Parks and Recreation. She will show you a good time. She will ACTUALLY help you out in future relationships. She will consider letting you put it anywhere. Good luck with that. Handle it right, and you're home free. Let us know how it goes.