What is the size of MatchWise? We do not
make it a practice to reveal our membership numbers, but we are growing by the hundreds every day and
equal or exceed the size of most other Christian dating
services. We're certainly in the
top 5 as far as the size of Christian dating sites.
How long has this site been around? We first started
designing the system in 2003. Our programmers spent nearly
a year getting the systems right. We then completely revamped
the system and released a final version in April, 2005. More recently, MatchWise was completely redesigned and re-launched in late 2008, again offering the latest technology and dating platform.
Why don't you allow non-U.S. residents to use the service? We
learned early on that, unfortunately, many non-U.S. users join such dating sites
for the wrong reasons. We want
to provide our members with the best possible experience and avoid those who are either scamming, or not legitimate candidates for long-term relationships.
How much does this service cost? You are able to join and communicate with other members for free. There will be no charges at any time.
What is the age of the average user?
Our single membership's median age is 38, though our members
range in age from 18-89.
What is the success rate for matching singles for marriage? One thing we've learned over the years is that all of the websites purporting to have the secret formula for matching singles with each other typically end up with the same success rate, regardless of claims to the contrary. What we aim to do is provide the largest, safest platform possible, and bring together people of faith. God, and even a little chemistry, will do the rest. Every
day we receive notes from members saying they've found
their true love though our community. See testimonials.
You call MatchWise a "Community," not a
Dating Service? Yes, because our goal is to help
singles of all ages meet and interact - not just match them up. We provide biblical
and relational instruction, various singles events, and resources.
More than a dating site, we see our members as an extended
family and we want to have fun together.
How does MatchWise compare to the sServices that
have been around longer? First, we are the
only site which chooses to limit its memberships to United States residents. Secondly, we require our members
to be Christians, so they must make a short statement of
their faith. We built some powerful matching tools into
MatchWise. Our site is easy to use, our members
have pictures, and membership is absolutely free. It's a clean, strong platform, and we think you'll enjoy it.
What should people watch out for on dating sites? A
majority (not just a few) of the sites that say they are "Christian" are
simply doorways to non-Christian sites where anything
goes. These "meat markets" might do anything
to lure in unsuspecting Christian singles, get their
email address, and then bombard them with every kind of filth
by email - even if the person cancels their membership. We even
found that some of the most popular advertised sites that appear
to be Christian have no Christian content or character, but use brand names and slogans to add to their database, with no regard to morality
whatsoever.
The rule, as with anything on the Internet, is to BE CAREFUL!
As for our dating community, we take extra care to monitor
everything that goes on and will immediately dump anyone who
misbehaves. We also don't sell our former member email addresses
to spammers or other dating sites.
Does MatchWise prevent some people from joining? Yes. Our profile reviewers weed out nearly 40%
of those attempting to join. Our membership rules are very
clear up front when they register, but some try to get through
anyway and are blocked by our trained screeners. We accept
members from all ethnic origins, but our service is for those
who are Christian, single, U.S. citizens and at least 18 years
old. If any of these requirements are not met, the person's
profile is not activated. We also review the photos before
posting them. We reject any sexually suggestive
photos and the person who submitted them. Our reviewers also
review each registrant's IP address (gives their location in
the world) to determine if they are foreign, since some foreigners
have tried to get in by using American email providers and
lying about their citizenship status.
