Ultimate Guide to Match.com: Features, Tips & Success

null HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL ON MATCH.COM Match.com is a dating site for people looking to find a long-term relationship [/best-dating-apps/], so your profile better stand up to that kind of scrutiny. This Match.com strategy guide is packed with the expert advice you need to be successful on this popular dating site! Just looking for a quick answer? Check out the convenient Match FAQ at the end! Match.com Basics Match Reviews - Worth The Money? [Plus 2025 Promo Codes!] [/match-reviews/] Should you pay for online dating? Find out of Match is worth it for you! Match Mobile App Review & Download (Plus: Profile Tips!) [/match-mobile/] Thinking about giving Match’s dating app a try? From cost to what to expect and how to make your profile stand out, you’ll find all the details you need right here! What Is AskMatch? [And How Does It Work?] [/what-is-askmatch/] Everything you need to know about this feature of the Match app! Match.com Top Picks: What They Are & How They Work! [/match-top-picks/] A quick guide to this free feature! Match Highlights Feature Explained: Cost & How It Works! [/match-highlights-feature/] Discover how to get your specially curated daily matches! Match Boost Explained [What It Costs & If It’s Worth It!] [/match-boost/] Find out when to Boost your Match profile, and how much it costs! Match Super Like: Desperate Or Effective? [Plus 2025 Cost!] [/match-super-like/] Should you Super Like someone on Match? Find out! Match.com Free Trial Coupon For 2025 [How To Try Match Without Paying!] [/match-free-trial/] Give Match a test drive using one of these coupon codes, and 3 expert tips that will help you get the results you want! eHarmony vs Match: Which Works Better? [Reviews & Cost] [/eharmony-vs-match/] This side-by-side comparison will help you determine which paid dating site is a better investment for you! OkCupid vs. Match vs. eHarmony - Which Is Better For You? [/okcupid-vs-match-vs-eharmony/] Not sure which dating site is your best bet? See how these three stack up in terms of cost, features and more! What Is Match 72 Hours? [+ 3 Ways To Get More First Dates!] [/match-72-hours/] Learn how this in-app feature works, and how to use it to get a weekend date! Match.com Profile Tips For Guys How To Write A Match Profile That Will Get You Dates (In 4 Easy Steps!) [/how-to-write-a-match-profile/] To be successful on Match, your profile needs to shine. Thanks to this step-by-step profile writing guide, you’ll rise above the competition! MATCH.COM FAQ All the answers you need, at a glance! SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR MATCH? Yes - if you’re 30+ and seeking a long-term relationship. Since messaging requires a paid subscription, the singles you’ll find tend to be invested in the dating process and serious about meeting someone. WHO USES MATCH? Almost half of Match users [http://match.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=30442] are between 30 and 49 years old. Only 25% are younger than 30, so if you’re in your 20s or looking for something more casual OkCupid [/okcupid-guide/] or Tinder [/tinder-guide/] might be a better bet. Just over 25% are in 50+. IS MATCH GOOD FOR SINGLES OVER 50? Yes! Per Match’s internal data [http://match.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=30442], singles over 50 is the fastest growing portion of their user base. HOW MUCH DOES MATCH COST? A premium membership starts around $42 for a single month, but you can get that price down to around $21 per month by investing in a 6-month subscription. Match also has quite a few ala carte premium features, like Private Mode [/match-reviews/], that could add a few dollars to the monthly price. CAN I PAY MONTHLY ON MATCH? Yes, you can purchase a Match membership one month at a time. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature from the “Manage Subscription” tab on the “Account Settings” page. DOES MATCH GIVES REFUNDS? No, Match subscriptions are non-refundable. CAN NON-SUBSCRIBERS READ MESSAGES ON MATCH? Free users can’t read or respond to messages, with one exception. As a premium member, you can purchase an “add on” feature called “Reply For Free” that will allow free users to read and respond to a message from a paid member. CAN YOU ‘UNLIKE’ SOMEONE ON MATCH? When you’re viewing your “likes” list, click on the “X” to remove them from this view. Or if you’re on their profile page, simply tap “remove from search.” This is a feature that’s not available to free members. CAN YOU BLOCK SOMEONE ON MATCH? Yes - to block someone simply click on the “...” icon at the top of their profile, then select “Block”. Match allows you to block up to 2,000 other members. To unblock someone, you’ll first need to login to the Match website. Match mobile currently doesn’t have the unblock feature. Click on the gear icon, select the “blocking” tab, check the box by the member you’d like to unblock, then click “unblock”. CAN I HIDE MY MATCH PROFILE? Yes - Match has a “private mode” that’s available at an additional cost for paid members. When you’re in Private Mode, your profile is hidden from users until you choose to communicate with them. As a free member, you can make your profile public, or hide it entirely. To hide your Match profile, simply tap the profile icon, select “me” and choose “No One Can See You” in the Profile Visibility box. To read more about how to use Match discreetly, check out these tips [/hidden-private-dating-profiles/]. WHAT IS ‘WHAT IF’ ON MATCH? This feature can be found in the “Discover” section of the Match app, and it’s designed to be a fun way to check out users who fit most, but not all of your search criteria. You’ll be shown a random card like “What if… age was just a number?” Tapping “Get Started” on the card will bring up profiles of people who don’t meet your set age preference, or tap “Go Again” to see a different card. CAN I BOOST MY MATCH PROFILE? Yes - each profile Boost [/match-boost/] will increase your profile’s visibility for 60 minutes by putting it at the top of search results for daters in your area. If you purchase them one at a time, a Match boost costs $3.99. But if you purchase them in packs of 10, the price drops to $2.49 each. Make sure your profile is boost-worthy by checking out these expert Match profile tips first [/how-to-write-a-match-profile/]! HOW DO I CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE? Match’s customer service [https://www.match.com/help/faq] is available by email, weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm CST. Click on the gear icon, select “Help” from the pull-down menu and then “Contact Us.” WHO OWNS MATCH? Match is one of the many dating sites and apps under the Match Group [https://www.mtch.com/] umbrella. Hinge [/hinge-guide/], Tinder [/tinder-guide/] and OkC [https://www.vidaselect.com/okcupid-guide/]upid [/okcupid-guide/] are also part of Match Group’s portfolio. One of the oldest and most popular dating sites, it was founded way back in 1995 by Gary Kremen [http://www.kremen.com/], an inventor and entrepreneur. WHAT DO THE MATCH.COM SYMBOLS MEAN? This is what the different dots mean on Match: -The solid green circle means a user was online within the last 45 minutes -The empty green circle means a user was last logged in between 46 minutes and 24 hours ago -The empty yellow circle means a user was last logged in between 1 and 3 days ago -No circle at all indicates a user has not logged in within the last 3 days WHAT DOES THE PURPLE STAR ON MATCH MEAN? The purple star is how you Super Like [/match-super-like/] someone on Match. Or if you see one in your "Likes You" feed, that means that user Super Liked you. Match premium users get a weekly Super Like included with their membership, and additional Super Likes can be purchased ala carte. However, only Premium users can use the feature. So if you don't see any purple stars, that's why. WHAT IS 72 HOURS ON MATCH? This is a 3-day live event that happens weekly on the Match app. Users opt-in to unlock a map that shows you who's nearby, and you can send them a message request to set up a date for the weekend. Read all about it here: 72 Hours Explained [/match-72-hours/].

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