PROSSize matters, right? Well, Match.com is the place for size at a whopping 20,000,000+ member base. And with the size comes tons of great options, too. The trial is limited in time, but it will provide you with a good idea on how the network works. During this time, you can create a rather in-depth profile, search for potential matches, view profiles, wink, send phone, receive emails and even receive some general mobile access. And this is rather new (and cool!). Match.com is leading the way with mobile dating technology. The new matchMobile integrates extremely well into your Smartphone (such as iPhones, Blackberries, Androids, etc.). These applications are (mostly) free and allows you to mange your dating efforts on-the-go. Another interesting feature (which is very social-network based) is their MatchMyFriends feature that allows your friends to recommend other potential dating prospects and even leave testimonials on your own profile (This is kind of like LinkedIn meets Dating!).
Match.com does offer a customer support center (more than most dating websites online offer). And when you sign up for a six-month pre-paid membership, the cost drops to less than $20/month and you receive their "Make Love Happen Guarentee", which means that if you do not find a partner within 6 months, the next 6 months of your membership is free.
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CONSBeing that this is a general, popular dating website that covers every gender, religion, orientation, race and relationship type, the size can be overwhelming. The matching system is good (there are better ones out there at eHarmony and Chemistry), but it is definitely adequete. The price is rather good, too, but they seem to offer a lot of "ala-carte" services (like matchTalk - confidential phone chatting, email notification, highlighted profiles, a priority placement - called First Impressions). You can integrate this into your membership (which is probably a good idea for only a few more bucks per month). For the "general" dater, this is a great website to start on. For those people with passionate niche interests (like their religion, orientation, race, etc.), you may find niche sites easier to find your mate (see the tabs at the top of this website). Click Her to Learn More... |
