OkCupid is a popular choice in the online dating industry. The basic features such as messaging and viewing profile, are free. There are advanced featured that do require you to sign up for an advanced membership but this is explained later on in the review. The search fuction on the site is extremely accurate when you use the additional filters they have provided. There are loads of impressive features and you do not need to pay to even begin using it.

What does the membership include?

Your membership will allow you to access to all the tools, quizzes and matchmaking features. Not a bad deal if you ask me. The sign up process won’t take you less that 30 seconds.

OkCupid.com offers you a “QuickMatch” feature, which is nice name for instant matching. This will run a comparison between your profile and some of the other members. Friends can even “tag” your profile, somewhat like facebook but with recommendations for matches. There are a few more features available but this is the most important if you’d like to find a partner.

Some unique features of OKCupid.com:

OKCupid.com is in fact a bit different than other online dating sites. This is in no small part to their list of unique feature. Here are some:

1. A complex matchmaking algorithm that lets you answer quizzes and tests on different subjects.
2. Matchmaking that’s not just based on the dating potential but also on overall compatibility.
3. Integration with Facebook  which allows users to post their entire profile or the answers of quizzes and tests on their Facebook profiles.
4. A “stalker” feature that let’s you see who viewed your profile recently. It can also be turned off.
5. A paid membership will remove any adds from your application or pages when you log in.
6. A free membership doesn’t give you that many ads so that it becomes a nuisance.
7. The “FlagMod” feature is only found after you’ve flagged another user’s profile. It allows you to view the photos other users deems a violation of the terms of service. Then you may decide whether it should be removed or not.
8. Locals will show the closest, local matches based on your geographical area. It also gives you the ability to swipe left if your not interested or right, if you are.

 Membership fees.

There is not associated membership costs because this site is completely free to use. If you’d like access to “Starred” or if you’d like to turn off the “stalker feature” then I’m afraid you’ll have to pay. There are also various other features for premium members. It will costs you:

$4.95 per month and there are also boosts available for $2 a single boost, but it decreases in price as you buy in bulk.

The Verdict.

OKCupid.com deserves a lot of credit. It’s well designed interface, features and overall neatness gives it an edge over other online dating sites. It’s completely free, so you don’t have to worry about paying a cent. The premium membership probably doesn’t make much of a difference because it only removes the ads and adds the A-list feature.

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We dug up some information on the top three dating sites and we set out to discover the truth.

Meetup.com.

Meetup is a global social network specifically designed for groups. It allows you connect with people who share your interests and live near you.  You can choose from a wide variety of group categories that include just about everything from Automotive to Politics & Activism. Each group also has dozens of sub–categories. This makes it easier to find just the right group. An example would be the hobbies group that has travel as a sub-category.

Once you’ve chosen a group, you can narrow your search by sub–categories or keyword.

There are no membership fees except if you are a group organizer. Group organizers are required to pay a fee on behalf of their group. Some group organizer cannot cover the costs on their own, and so charge a membership fee to help fund their meetups.

There are no annoying ads or pop-ups on this site.

Meetup.com has changed its pricing plan to:

Each plan has a 30–day money back guarantee

After viewing some profiles, we only found one questionable photo. Strangely, it’s nothing worse than you can see on the TV. The minimum age to join Meetup is 18. They are very strict about their security and members.

 Match.com.

Match.com was started in 1995. The site has been around for quite a while and there have been numerous success stories.

Before we went to the site, we dug up a few reviews. According to some of the review sites, match.com is a good way to find singles. Then there are the other sites, where users have posted horrible reviews aimed at the company’s customer service and accounts department.  Some of these bad reviews claim there are a lot of fake users, fake advertisements and scams.

After thorough examination of these user reviews, we did some digging of our own.

The main problem on this site, is the customer complains. It actually takes a while before an inquiry is dealt with. There are a few fake profiles but it’s nothing too serious. It’s still good enough to meet a few interesting people without getting scammed out of your life’s savings. Any complains about other users are not dealt with. There are also complaints of hidden information until you actually pay for a membership. Members who had a Mac or similar device, could not access the the service. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. It’s pretty decent, with a nice layout and loads of members. Just don’t expect your searches to be so accurate.

OkCupid.com.

OkCupid remains one of the more popular dating sites for younger generations because you can get the full online dating experience for free. Just because it’s free doesn’t mean OkCupid skimps on features, and they’re even pushing online dating to another level by offering an app that sets you up on a blind date. It works like a well-oiled machine.

Regular Membership: Free

A-List Membership: $4.95 – One Month Membership

$3.95/Month – Three Month Membership

$2.95/Month – Six Month Membership

There are a few abandoned and fake profiles on the site but there still are active members. Make no mistake that this site has been given a fairly good review by other magazines and review sites as well. If you focus on its features instead of its flaws, you will be pleasantly surprised.

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