Several unique terms and phrases describe the features of services we review on this site, some easier to grasp than others. This list briefly defines terms relevant to Online Dating.

Ratings

Dating Pool Potential

Allow you to label a search with specifics about who you’d like to meet. Search criteria quantity and quality varies among websites.

Site Appeal

The level of difficulty you’ll experience when setting up your dating profile.

Profiles

Extra features that add unique communication capabilities that make the site more enjoyable: flirt icons, instant messaging, video and voice profiles, member spotlights, telephone calling features and more.

Matching/Searching

Some sites are straightforward and user-friendly. Others are complicated and frustrating. Navigation refers to the level of difficulty encountered when using the website.

Communication & Additional Services

Sites with excellent help and support resources allow you to receive quick answers to any problems encountered while using the site. Examples include tutorials, FAQs, technical support and email support.

Standard Profile Checklist

Activity Status

Understanding the active status of a member is an important criterion for search relevance. This feature allows you to weed out members who have been inactive for a specified period.

Communication & Additional Services

Winks and Flirts

Flirt over the Internet by sending flirt icons, such as a wink or a kiss. This feature makes flirting online much easier than flirting in person for the shy type.

Online Chat/Instant Message

Allow you to chat using instant messaging windows on the dating site. You can chat without revealing your personal information.

Text Alerts

Delivers e-mail messages to your cell phone; allows you to send brief messages from your cell phone also.

Favorites

Saves your favorite matches so you can find them later. Favorites may also be referred to as The Little Black Book and My Matches.

Personal Hit Counter

Tracks members who have viewed your profile and allows you to see their profiles, instantly.

Events

Live activities arranged by dating sites. These functions provide a non-threatening, easygoing way to meet in person.

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