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Match.com Online Dating Site Review
OVERVIEW
Match.com has become one of the most popular and widely used dating web sites on the internet. Launched in 1995, Match.com is one of the pioneers of online dating services and they continue to grow. Claiming 15 million current profiles, Match.com grows by over 60,000 new singles each day.
Match.com is endorsed by Dr. Phil and has been featured on his show, as well as Oprah and the Today Show.
If you just want to browse the millions of profiles before signing up for a subscription, you are welcome to do so, and you may do it for free. You can also create your own free profile where other members can see you, and you can send free "winks" to your potential dates. But to actually communicate with another member you will need to sign up for a subscription.
Profiles are easy to create at Match.com, with a wizard that takes you through a step-by-step process to describe yourself, your interests, lifestyle, background, what you are looking for in a date, and more. With a paid subscription you can even upload video profiles and instant messaging is available as an easy to use communication method. You can even try a free full membership for 3 days before you commit to a subscription.
Match.com offers a "Make Love Happen Guarantee". If you have not found someone special during a six-month subscription, they will extend your subscription by another six months for free.
POSITIVE FEATURES
- New site upgrade in 2007 with easier, less cluttered design.
- A dating guarantee. If you don't find a special someone with a six-month subscription, they will extend for an additional six-months for free.
- Endorsed by Dr. Phil!
- The largest available membership profile of all dating sites with 15 million profiles and growing.
- Easy profile search and browse functions.
- An in-depth profile creation wizard.
- Create a profile for free and "wink" at other members for free.
- Paid membership includes secure email communication and instant messaging.
- Video upload available with paid membership.
NEGATIVE FEATURES
- Costly - $29.99 month to month, or $14.99 per month for six month subscription.
- Your credit/debit card will be renewed automatically each month unless you cancel.
- Date at your own risk. No filters or verification of actual identity of members. Background checks are not provided.
- Limited customer service hours only Monday through Friday.
- Guarantee has fine print – must request extension within last 7 days of six-month subscription and minimum number of emails must be sent per month to qualify.
- Profiles are un-removable unless you have a paid subscription and request it. **NOTE** With so many unused free profiles and un-removed profiles Match.com's claim of 15 million current profiles may be highly exaggerated.