Match.com Review

SIGNING UP

When you visit Match.com's homepage, you'll be prompted to enter basic information about who you are and who you are looking for. You'll need to enter whether you are a man or a woman, whether you are looking for a man or a woman, the age range you'd like your match to fall in, and the zip code for where you live.

After you enter this information, Match will prompt you to create an account and register. After registering, you'll be able to view the photos and profile for the members in your area for free. However, you won't be able to send any messages or communicate with any of these members until you pay for a subscription.

After registering your account, you'll need to spend some time answer the questions on the questionnaire Match has developed. You will want to take your time when you complete this step of the registration process; the information you include on your questionnaire will be used to help Match​​.com send you matches, and you want to be sent people who will actual be compatible with you.

To help narrow down the matches you'll receive, you can also enter additional information about your ideal match. This can include information related to their age, religion, geographic location, marital status, whether they would like to have children, and more.

The last piece of the sign-up process is another important one: creating your profile. Again, you'll want to put some time into this step since this will be the first thing your potential matches view. You want to make sure you include enough information about yourself to allow those who view your page to get a feel for who you are, what you like doing, and what is important to you.

When setting up your profile, you'll also be able to upload as many as 26 photographs. Pick a variety of images that will show visitors to your profiles more than just what you look like. Pick images that show you doing some of the things you love.

Matchmaking

Every day, you'll receive a list of seven potential matches from Match.com. They use the information from your questionnaire as well as any other preferences you indicated in regards to your matches. So, over the course of a week, you'll receive 35 matches that share some of the same values, interests, and other key characteristics as you.

Communicating and Browsing

Unlike some other online dating sites, Match.com does not restrict you from viewing the profiles of other members on the site who aren't on your list of potential matches. You'll also be able to send messages to anyone on the site who is of interest to you. You will have to sign up for a paid subscription before you'll be able to send out any messages.

Likewise, if you are interested in any of the matches that are sent to you, you will be able to reach out to them as well. You may also receive messages from other members on the site who found you and your profile interesting. After receiving a message from someone, you'll be able to view their profile to determine if you'd like to keep the conversation going.

In addition to sending messages to other users on the site, you are also able to wink at other members or like their profiles. These actions can let other users know that you are interested in them and can encourage them to reach out to you by sending a message.

Safety and Privacy

Match has numerous measures in place to ensure that your information is kept secure. When you communicate with others using their website, you'll be doing so on an anonymous messaging system. None of the other members will be able to view any of your personal information.

If you decide you want to provide your personal information, such as a phone number, -to another member, it is your decision. Match also offers Match Phone which allows you to call or text other users through the app using a private number.

Other Key Features

There are many other reasons to consider signing up with Match.com to find the person you've been hoping to find. Match has developed an easy-to-use app that allows you to access all the features available on the main site from wherever you are.

If you want to increase the number of people who see your profile, thus increasing the chances that someone will send you a message, Match.com offers One-Hour Boost Sessions. You'll pay a small fee for 10 sessions where your profile will be 'boosted' to ensure that more people can view it.

If you are looking for a partner from a specific community, Match also offers different communities for you to join. These communities can help you find a partner of the same ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, or other groupings as you. Joining one of these communities can help increase the odds that you'll be more compatible with the other members you meet through the site.

Match.com also frequently hosts different Match events. These events take place at local venues in your area and will offer you a chance to meet other singles in person. You might find a Match event at a bowling alley, local bar, restaurant, vineyard, or other areas throughout your community.

Finally, Match.com is so confident that you'll be able to find that special someone within your first six months using the site that they offer a free six-month subscription if you haven't found them.

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