Match.com

  • Claim to fame: Match believes they’ve “created more than a million successful relationships.”

  • Specifics: Match has been around over ten years, which makes them one of the first online dating services. They’ve continued to tweak their matching capabilities and now offer keyword searching to find profiles that mention similar phrases or activities. Members can post photos; answer short answer questions, “about me and my date” multiple-choice questions, and show their personality in the all-important essay. Match is so sure you’ll find someone “special,” they’ll give you six months free if you don’t meet someone within the first six months.

  • Cost: Starting at $16.99 per month for a six-month membership.

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