Sunday, November 12, 2006
Registration with Match.com
A few days ago I registered with match.com. I’m going to start posting some of my experiences here. Not so much specific personal stuff, and absolutely no names of anyone I may come in contact with (unless I’m confident we’re talking about a scam.) I’m more inclined to comment on the process and on common observations that probably apply to just about all-online dating services, not just match.com.
REGISTRATION
I first filled out a simple survey form asking for basic information (height, body type, religion, politics, education, etc.) and also included a few free-form fields for personal data. Most of the quiz is made up of these free form fields where you talk about yourself and what you expect from anyone you may want to pursue a relationship with.
After I submitted my profile and included pictures -- if you don’t include pictures your odds of getting responses are slim-- I did a search just to see what results I would get. At this point I had no intention of going any further with match.com.
But the following day I got an email from a woman. I could not read the email without subscribing. They offer a 3-day free trial period (you do have to supply a credit card and pick a plan even if you elect to cancel within the 3 days). So I decided to take the plunge and register so I could read the email.
Their My Match page is very simple and well organized. It allows you to add people as favorites and keeps track of who you emailed, who replied, and who's turn it is to write. If you add people to your favorites is then displays other people that match the one you added. You can also remove people from your searches so that they don't keep showing up.
Overall, a very easy process.
In the days ahead I’ll start posting some of the experiences plus anything new that might be of interest to anyone contemplating registering for such a service.
Tags: dating, singles
REGISTRATION
I first filled out a simple survey form asking for basic information (height, body type, religion, politics, education, etc.) and also included a few free-form fields for personal data. Most of the quiz is made up of these free form fields where you talk about yourself and what you expect from anyone you may want to pursue a relationship with.
After I submitted my profile and included pictures -- if you don’t include pictures your odds of getting responses are slim-- I did a search just to see what results I would get. At this point I had no intention of going any further with match.com.
But the following day I got an email from a woman. I could not read the email without subscribing. They offer a 3-day free trial period (you do have to supply a credit card and pick a plan even if you elect to cancel within the 3 days). So I decided to take the plunge and register so I could read the email.
Their My Match page is very simple and well organized. It allows you to add people as favorites and keeps track of who you emailed, who replied, and who's turn it is to write. If you add people to your favorites is then displays other people that match the one you added. You can also remove people from your searches so that they don't keep showing up.
Overall, a very easy process.
In the days ahead I’ll start posting some of the experiences plus anything new that might be of interest to anyone contemplating registering for such a service.
Tags: dating, singles
