Social networks and mobile apps have changed the way we meet people, date and maintain intimacy in our relationships. There are dating apps for us to meet local singles and social networks apps built for pairs to connect privately. The web is also influencing the way we flirt, according to the Tagged State of Flirting Survey conducted in mid-September.

Almost 32% of respondents say they have flirted with 1 to 10 people online. Nearly 21% of survey participants say they have met more than 100 individuals on the web. Flirting takes many forms online. If someone is consistently commenting on your status updates and pictures or is frequently tweeting you back, take it as a sign of interest.

One-third of the survey participants believe online flirting is “fun and harmless.” Another third of respondents believe sending a flirty Facebook message, suggestive Tweet or fun email is the easiest way to get the ball rolling on romance by making his or her interest known. If someone is sending you private messages or following you on many social networks, they might just be a fan.