Average: 
• 2.3 / 5 (by 5 Users) for Date.com 
Date.com, "The new way to date," was launched on Valentine's Day 1997. They have more than five million male and female members worldwide who actively use the site because it offers
a convenient and safe way for singles to meet. The site is adding new members at a rate of 250,000 per month. Thus far, thousands of couples
have begun successful relationships through Date.com, with at least 50 marriages taking place during the past year.
Once inside Date.com, you can search their database of millions of singles. Search by location, age, interests, and over 100 other personal preferences. Show Interest in other members by just
clicking a button. All of this is free.
When you decide that you are ready for more personal contact, simply upgrade to a Gold Membership and communicate with millions of members via IM, email, or chat. Gold
Membership fees range in price but can get as low as 25 cents a day, a small price to pay for love.
You might wonder why someone would choose to pay a fee to communicate with other singles on the net when there are
so many chat rooms online where you can talk for free. It's because of the quality of their members. Singles who subscribe to
Date.com
are professional, educated, and are serious about finding a healthy, happy relationship.
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Positive Features
- Their internet browser dating toolbar which allows instant access to the site, even while you are surfing the internet.
- Date.info their online magazine. Actually contains very good information on writing profiles, relationships etc... Not the normal fluff you usually see.
- Current advertising is targeting singles from large cities. If you live in one of these cites chances are you will find lots of singles. See below for a list of the cities in both USA and Canada.
- Date Mobile is a unique feature that allows you to search for profiles, receive mail and communicate with other members via SMS over your Cell Phone.
- Geared towards the serious dater that is looking for a long term relationship.
Negative Features
- While the interface may not be as fresh as other dating sites it is easy to navigate.
At a Glance
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Average User Reviews & Ratings
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| Dating Site: | Date.com |
| Members: | Over 5 million. |
| Cost per Month: | As low as $9.99 |
| Free Trial: | Yes. |
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• 5 votes cast
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| Free Membership |
- Yes (Unlimited)
- Included:
- Create a Profile
- My Name, Age and Relationship Type
- Location Information
- Relationship Information
- Include distance willing to travel, age range and relationship type you are looking for.
- What makes you Unique?
- Appearance (hair, weight, body type, etc..), Ethnicity, Education, Occupation, Income, Faith, Smoking, Drinking, Relationship Status and Family
- Date Mobile info
- This service allows you to browse profiles, manage your account, send SMS messages and chat with singles with your mobile phone. Enter your
mobile information and we will let you know via SMS when the service is available. Your number will be kept completely private.
- What should others know about you?
- Headline and personal essay
- Add a photo
- Searching (Basic and Advance)
- Save a Search
- Flirt by showing interest.
- Favourites
- Not Included:
- Communicating with Members via Email
- Activating an Away Message
- Audio/Video Messaging
- Highest ranking in search
- Access to chat rooms
- Computerized Auto-match capability
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| Costs |
- Comparable to other Dating Sites, costs last checked April 11, 2009.
- Membership includes:
- Sending emails and instant messages.
- Audio and Video Messaging.
- Highest ranking in search results.
- Access to chat rooms.
- Costs (in US funds)
- 1 Month for $29.95
- 3 Months for $59.95 (only $19.98 per month).
- 6 Months for $89.95 (only $14.99 per month).
- 12 Months for $119.95 (only $9.99 per month).
- Can pay by Credit Card, PayPal and snail mail.
- Accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, JCB and American Express.
- Secure and encrypted transactions.
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| Relationship Types |
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| Looking For |
- Marriage
- Serious
- Casual
- Friends
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| Regions |
- USA
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- International
- Languages Available:
- English, Spanish, Portuguese and German.
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| Viewing & Communication Tools |
- Photos
- Profiles
- Anonymous Emails
- Chat sessions
- Instant Messaging (text, audio and video)
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| Search By |
- Quick Searches - New, Today's Birthday, Who's on IM, and Online members
- Basic Search
- Relationship type and Age
- Location
- Distance
- Keyword
- Photo
- Advance Search
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| Other Info |
- BBBOnLine Reliability Participation Confirmed For Date.com
- Demographics
- The 20-30, 31-40 and 41-50 age brackets each represent approximately 30% of our member base. The remaining 10% are 50+. Approximately 55% of members are male; 45% female.
- Get answers to your relationship questions from their leading experts
- Date Mobile - This service will allow you to browse profiles, manage your account, send SMS messages and chat with singles with your
mobile phone. Enter your mobile information and we will let you know via SMS when the service is available. Your number
will be kept completely private.
- Events
- Date.com is offering a special Caribbean cruise aboard the Celebrity Cruise Line's "Century" ship
- Other events to come.
- Seen in Cosmopolitan, CNN, WIRED and The Wall Street Journal
- Easy to use and navigate help system
- Date.Info, the webzine of Date.com offers:
- They will help you create a great profile.
- Hundreds of relationship articles by top experts.
- Interact with our exclusive dating advisors.
- Learn the psychology of online dating.
- Find out what our members think about dating.
- Get advice on how to meet someone online and go from your first email to your first date.
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