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Our Favorite Dating Sites |
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Top Dating Categories |
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UDate Summary Review |
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About UDate |
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Short Description
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Although doesn't list exactly when it was launched, it has a good, solid reputation and is a fully developed, smoothly run site. claims to add over 300 new members an hour, although this includes trial memberships, so take the figures with a grain of salt. The typical visitor is between 30 and 45 and the site has a hefty 4 million plus profiles. is an established, easy-to-use site that guides you quickly through the set-up process and has lots of features for making the search for matches interesting and lively.
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Number of Members
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4,000,000
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Overall Rating
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is a site that is just average overall, since it lacks the real breadth of service of a top quality site. Its customer service was basically non-responsive, although itself operates extremely well. If you are looking for variety, this is not the place to go. If you are interested in heterosexual, rather serious relationships, then will be more like a "4" on the scale than the "3" I would give it overall. What saves it from a lower score is its truly detailed profiles and thoughtful features like the friends folders and the birthday listings. has real potential, but needs diversity and better customer support if it wants to compete with top sites.
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UDate Categories & Features |
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Relationships
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Friendship
Marriage
Romance
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Site Features
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Automatic renewal
Hide profile option
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Finding Your Match
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Automated Matching
Online indicator
Photo Gallery
Search (Advanced)
Search by location
Search (Quick)
Smart Matching
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Contacting Members
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E-mail
Instant messaging
Private messaging
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UDate Pros & Cons |
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Pros
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Especially detailed profiles from serious to fun.
Good shielding feature for added protection.
Free photo gallery gives a great "peek" inside.
"Encounters" reveals members who viewed your profile.
"Birthday" lists provide introduction excuse.
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Cons
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No alternative lifestyle sections.
Poor to no customer service.
Some members need guidance on choosing their photos.
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UDate Plans Offered |
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Pricing
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1 month at $24.95, monthly renewal at $24.95
3 months $49.95, monthly renewal at $18.95
6 months at $74.95, monthly renewal at $14.95
If paying by phone or fax, $29.95 monthly
If you are paying with a credit card, your membership will be automatically renewed. You will be notified by email a few days before the renewal.
Full access - you can email anyone, send them a "whispers" message and get the ball rolling quickly and easily.
will contact you when new users sign up that match your criteria, with a link directly to that person's profile.
Blocking features
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