Match.com is one of the “big dogs” in the online dating market. Since its inception in 1995, Match.com has been the largest singles dating site on the internet. The site boasts millions of singles and serves over twenty four countries. It also targets a wide variety of niche groups, such as Christians, Jewish people, African-Americans, and many others. It is laid out in an easy to use manner with a simple color palette. It is welcoming with very clear instructions on how to proceed with setting up your profile.
Match.com Profile
Your Match.com profile can be as detailed as you want it to be. In addition to asking for things like favorite movies, religion, and appearance, it also asks about things like birth order, favorite comedian, and favorite charity. It allows for up to twenty-five photos and you can customize just about every question field you can answer. For example, if you want to explain your religious beliefs, there is an optional box you can check for that. On the downside, you are mandated to put two hundred characters in your main profile space which can be sometimes difficult for those who have trouble writing profiles.
Finding Your Match
The main search mechanism of Match.com is straight forward. It asks for location and distance, then sends you to the profiles. In addition, you may continue to customize your search as you bring up matches to narrow your field. They have two other search mechanisms. One is “mutual match” which helps find people who match your ideal date as outlined in your profile. The other is “reverse match” that shows you people who are looking for someone like you.
Free members can create a profile, conduct searches, and send “winks” to people to let them know your are interested. For $34.99 per month, you can contact singles, use instant messaging, use email, remove profiles from your view, and see who has viewed your profile. If you sign up for more than one month, the price per month is less. For instance, six months of membership is only $17.99 per month. Match.com also has a six month guarantee that you will find someone in six months or you get six months free. That’s a company that stands behind its product.
Match.com Pros
- Large community
- Multiple ways to search
- Six month guarantee
Match.com Cons
- Cannot respond to emails as a free member
- Not a focused niche site
Summary/ Recommendations
Match.com is the largest dating service on the internet, and this is a double edged sword. On the one hand, there are many matches to choose from. On the other hand, you can sometimes get lost in the crowd. Still, it is one of the best places to start looking for matches. You are able to see that people are looking at your profile, but not who they are. If you are getting lots of hits, it may be worth buying a month to see if they are viable matches. The six month guarantee is also a nice feature and protects you if the site isn’t working for you. If you are looking for the premier online dating site of the internet, you may have found your match.
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