• FriendFinder

Rating: Recommended

Quick facts

• size: three million active members worldwide
• category: matchmaking
• audience: heterosexual, gay, lesbian, penpals, activity partners

My comments

FriendFinder is one of the oldest online dating personals sites, and surely one of the largest. They have a lot to offer because of their long online experience and huge member database.

I have some complaints though. Firstly, I find their pages a bit difficult to read. Secondly and more importantly, free members are not allowed to view member profiles and full-sized photos. Very short descriptions and tiny photos are available only. I think this is not the way it should be. I mean, hey!, I want to know a lot more about my potential matches before I decide to give my money away!

Cupid Mail is a nice feature: you describe the person you want, and FriendFinder notifies you automatically by email when a person matching that description becomes a member. You may activate it even as a free member.

At FriendFinder Magazine you can read articles, add your own and respond to those of others. Subjects range from advice to poetry.

I think it's a good idea to signup with FriendFinder!

Useful tips

I advise you to take your time and do a thorough search for potential matches before paying for a membership.

You should log into your account as often as possible to maximize your visibility.

What they say

"At Friendfinder, you'll find a community of people using the site as a tool to make connections and find partners for dating, romance, friendship, and a variety of encounters. To find your match, we offer several powerful features, which allow you to narrow your search so that you are able to find exactly the kind of person you, are looking for."

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