Online Dating: Reviews

With over 15 million subscribers, Match.com is the largest dating site catering to a diverse population. Reviews praise it for ease of use and excellent search options; however, the site doesn't offer automated matching… based on any scientific approach. You can search and browse for free, but you must subscribe for one month or longer to send or reply to emails. Match.com experts help you create a profile, which can include up to 26 photos, video and a voice greeting. The site offers mobile access, but you must pay an additional fee and subscribe for at least six months.

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If you prefer a guided approach to dating rather than searching through online profiles on your own, eHarmony touts its 29 "dimensions of compatibility" to match singles that have the potential for a successful long-term… relationship. This information is collected through a time-consuming questionnaire containing 256 questions. After signing up for a subscription ranging from one month to a year, the site encourages members to follow a guided communication process that uses multiple-choice questions to break the ice. Certain features like anonymous phone calls require paying an additional fee. Although the site's claim to 20 million members is enticing, critics say the site is more expensive than many other sites and doesn't allow users to perform their own searches. EHarmony only matches up straight couples, but now offers a spin-off same-sex dating site, CompatiblePartners.net.

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OkCupid.com is a free dating site that offers both search-based and automated matching with a questionnaire. Users can search for profiles in their area without even signing up, and when you do decide to register, it only… takes a few minutes. To automatically receive compatible matches, users complete their choice of questions. The site says answering at least 100 questions honestly will increase the chance of a successful match. All the questions are generated by the site's staff or users, not an esteemed relationships expert like other top-rated matchmaking sites. Reviewers say the site's quizzes and forums make it fun to use, and those with an iPhone can download a free app to access the site on the go.

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