« Dating and Discretion | Main | IM: Do Not Disturb »
June 6, 2006
A Shot at Match.com
I finally went and did it. I posted my picture and profile on Match.com. I had to give it a shot, especially considering the business I’m in. Match has to be one of the most popular dating sites on the planet, if not the absolute pinnacle of dating sites. I’ve always stayed away because of one main reason: you have to pay to receive emails. This is so far behind the times when it comes to dating sites that I fear it will end up being their downfall.
There are other sites that are quickly becoming as popular that offer more for less money—and even for free. Still, Match is riding the storm and fairing well. This is what happens when you’re one of the first to market. Anyway, I went to sign up the other day and realized I already had an account from a review I did of the site last year. My account name is rushjustice. It was a combination of names from my youth and not reflective of who I am today, however, it was already in the system and I figured it would do. I posted my pics and filled out as little of my profile as required. I immediately got an email message, which I assume is just some bot that sends them at random. Still, I’m interested to see if anything comes of it. This is Match, after all, and there has to be some reason behind its great success besides a great domain name.
Posted by CupidsReviews Doug at June 6, 2006 11:23 AM
Comments
You should take the advantage of a great community that is there!
Anyway the success of every site depends on the administrator's work in most of the cases. I don't mention that it should be user-friendly, atractive and flexible. They are common truths.
But there's a special individual look and feel at every dating site. And this atmisphere makes you register and be there for years.
May be that's why you have chosen Match.com. I like it too. It gives us a personal touch and freedom of expression and it's wonderful :)
Posted by: Julia Dorofeeva at June 8, 2006 12:22 PM
