Match.com Review

Best deal: 6-month plan -- $13.59/month

by Kim, datendance.com editor

How Does Match.com Measure Up?

Where do you turn when you're sick of the singles scene and tired of all those gimmicky dating setups designed to help you meet someone you might want to talk to for longer than it takes to down a drink?

Well, a lot of people -- about 15 million, to be exact -- turn to Match.com.

With more members than any other dating site, Match increases your odds by delivering a larger pool of potential mates. (Revolutionary, right?) It also combines intuitive online dating practices with technological innovations that make meeting someone you might actually like a painless process.

Keeping the Search Simple

There are pros and cons to every dating site out there, but Match gets extra points for holding your hand through it all and not forcing you to spend hours setting up a profile that's more detailed than your memoir.

You'll have to answer a few questions about important things like what you're looking for in a mate, how tall he or she should be and how many pets they should have, but the matching process is based on good old common sense: You like the same things, so you might like each other.

And to make sure the price tag is as practical as the process, Match keeps its memberships affordable. Sign up for less than the cost of a date (a reasonably priced one, at least):

• 1 month -- $34.99
• 3 months -- $19.99 per month
• 6 months -- $13.59 per month (includes "6 months back" guarantee)

Uncomplicated Communication

Another Match philosophy is that actually talking to your potential dates is a good thing. The site cuts out clutter like short-answer compatibility questions and the months-long guided communication stages. See someone you like? Send them a free wink -- or just email them directly. Why create barriers to getting to know each other?

Match can do this because the interface keeps you in your comfort zone by protecting your anonymity. Your winks (which let you tell someone you're interested) and emails are tied to your user name, so it's safer than corresponding through a personal account that may betray your private info before you're ready.

Demystifying the Dating Game

Match also gives its users a little romantic edge: Get assistance crafting a killer profile or writing a witty email to that hottie who caught your eye. Other handy Match features that you never knew you wanted but will endlessly appreciate include:

• Put your most attractive foot forward with photo reviews that tell you which pictures to use as your primary shots (hint: close-ups that show off your winning smile)
• Search by mutual matches (shared interests) or reverse matches (people looking for someone just like you)
• Tag your profile with relevant keywords like "surfing" and "cooking" to help people who share your interests find you faster
• Hook up your loved ones by leaving testimonials on their profiles to let everyone why they're such a catch
• Get articles, advice and tips to decipher dating dilemmas like where to meet for your first encounter and what 10 things never to bring up during dinner

What It's All About

The ads tell you, 'It's ok to look," and Match.com's levelheaded approach to online dating lets you play the field without all the pressure.

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