Online Dating Service - Review

Editor Rating:		COMPARE COSTS and FEATURES to other dating sites.
Benefits:	Free Personality Profile Massive reach & size
Pro's:	Largest personals site Global reach Good personality matching Great niche & general matches NEW - Dr. Phil program
Con's:	Cost is higher ($29/mth) than several higher competitors.  Not our highest reviewed service.
Overall	Does a capable job - but falls short of earning our highest review.  COMPARE COSTS and FEATURES to other dating sites.

Online Dating Service - Match.com - Summary

When it comes to online dating services, Match.com is the biggest boy on the block.  Debuting in 1995 they claim to have made more marriages than any other dating service (over 200,000 and counting). 

The first thing that comes to mind with Match.com is their sheer size.  They're bigger than everyone - and they've done it while improving their own capabilities and adding their own matchmaking technology (called 'Total Attraction Matching').  True compatibility profiling is a must to earn our top rating - and Match.com has a solid core tool to help you improve your odds at finding your soulmate.

Online Dating Service Capabilities & Usability - How Good is It?

Match.com has a great interface - which scores high for ease of use and clear layout.  You'll have no trouble getting started, viewing other profiles and creating your own. 

We love some of their unique features - including the ability to track your own popularity - letting you know how many others have viewed your profile and more.  You can easy tell the system where you want your profile to show on individual interest listings. 

Match.com has also added niche markets - such as Christian, Over 40, ethnic categories (black, latin, more), and even a Single Parent category.  Addressing your own interests is easier and more powerful than ever.

Features include:

• Instant messaging
• Innovative new programs - including Dr. Phil's relationship matching
• Create a profile for free
• Powerful compatibility engines - Total Attraction Matching
• Search by interest, lifestyle types, politics, education
• Free 3 Day Trial

Editors Comments and Final Thoughts

Match.com does a capable job but falls short of earning our highest review.  Their relative high cost and short trial period leaves them trailing our highest reviewed service (Yahoo Personals).  Still a solid service with a beautiful and intuitive interface, but there are other options that you should consider before signing up for service.