Match.com - Dating Site Review

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match.com

Editor Rating:		Try Match.com - 3 Day Free Trial
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:	Trial period is a little short
Overall	A top notch service.  Has just about everything - and does it all very well.

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.

Capabilities & Usability - How Good is It?

Match.com has an awesome interface - tied for tops in our reviews in 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 is a complete community for online dating.  Its much more than just a photo posting with email like the 1st generation of online dating sites were (and some still are - be sure to read our reviews).  They have a great compatibility and personality test that helps you accurately predict and fine tune your search. 

Nothings perfect, and neither is Match.com.  Their price is a bit high compared to a couple other online dating sites (review our Dating Service Compared chart) and their free trial is shorter than we would like.  Its still a superb service - well worth your time.