Reviewed On: 3/8/2007

Price/Period: $29.95/30 days



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Reviewed by Cupids Reviews Staff

Date.com was always slick and streamlined. Although, it seems as if in some ways they've simplified the homepage. For example, no longer are the “featured members” necessarily tailored to your local area. Nevertheless, besides showing how many new members there are, it still offers a direct link to go directly to new subscribers near you. Details of waiting messages, your profile status and how many people are online, are posted right near the top of the main page. All of this specialized info is right at your fingertips without leaving you feeling overwhelmed.

You can search Date profiles using the quick link on the homepage or take advantage of free advanced options including keyword searches. You can also browse by member status, such as who has birthday today, who is online, who is available for instant messaging and who is a featured member. You have full access to see subscriber’s complete profiles including photo albums and last login info, right away. You can flirt for free until you upgrade, but contact by email or instant messaging require a paid membership. The chat rooms are also limited to premium members.

"Overall, though, Date.com remains a popular site with a lot of good features."

In a surprising departure from my normal judgment of dating sites, I must say I was impressed with the dating webzine produced by Date.com. I have enjoyed other site’s subscriber-submitted stories and articles, but this site has produced a truly professional online publication called Date.info. Many articles appear to have been written by actual writers rather than just regular site members, such as David De Angelos' dating advice for men, or Christian Carter's for women.

Even user-submitted content seems edited for spelling errors, if not grammar, which is definitely different then just being presented with the standard member forums or message boards of other sites. It may not seem overly important to some seasoned online singles out there, but to a newbie, it could be quite useful. Even to someone like me who’s definitely been around the block a few times, it was genuinely an interesting to read. Those relationship experts alone are worthwhile, as I've seen their advice for sale, rather than available free, at may other places.

One thing that has changed beyond a minor dip in the number of visitors to the site is its price. It used to be in the low-end of midrange pricing, but has gone up several dollars to match most standard full-cost sites. It does offer some advanced features such as audio and video messaging, but one thing that is lacking is the ability to receive replies from free members, even if you are a paid subscriber and you initiate contact. That cuts your potential matches considerably, which has always been some hindrance to successful meeting through Date.com.

Overall, though, Date.com remains a popular site with a lot of good features. Your day won’t be wasted if you decide to at least tour its pages.

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User Rating 81/100

Comments by: Mike
There are too many women on this site who have not logged on for weeks or months. They should be taken off so they won t keep winding up in your search. Not worth the frustration.

Comments by: Firas
hi the web site very beautiful

Comments by: joe
great site

Ratings
Overall	71/100
Popularity	15/20
Local Search	15/15
Last Login	15/15
Free Contact	0/15
Profiles	10/10
Cost	5/10
Trust Rank	1/5
Chat Board	5/5
Instant Mes.	5/5
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