| Welcome
to MatchWise! Please let us know if there is every anything
that we can do to help make your experience more enjoyable, meaningful
and fun.
For Your Success:
Once you have uploaded your best photo
(your face can be clearly seen in the thumbnail view) and once you
have reviewed your profile (making it as appealing
and truthful as possible), the next thing you need to do is anonymously
connect with others! The best way to get mail from others is to
send mail yourself. Like a lively room full of people talking to
each other, our system works when each member makes a first effort
to connect with others.
All of our members are waiting to receive mail,
so overcome your shyness and Wave, ask someone
to answer your Top
Five Questions (also called "Speed Date"), or
get the ball rolling by anonymously writing to anyone who
interests you! If you find that they don’t interest
you after first connecting with them, you can always kindly
let them know or block any further email from them by using
the “block” function.
How
to Find Others to Write To:
Either start out by lookin gin the Spotlight or
New Member sections, or go to the Search
Options box
on the left of the screen. There you can enter the criteria
for your search. If the results are too narrow or too wide,
simply adjust your parameters. When you view the results, keep
in mind that you can scan through them faster in the “Quick
View” thumbnail
mode. Add some of the better matches to your "Favorites"
folder for quick access.
| Take
these Steps to Improve Your MatchWise Experience
| 1.
Communicate! - Take the time today to
reach out to every member that fits the proper birth order
criteria and catches your attention. To communicate, open
their profile and click “Email this member”
tool. Or, if you know their screen name, you can email
directly from the Quick Mail section of your Mail Box
(also at the bottom of the Member Console. |
4. Be Authentic and Responsive
- It stands repeating that it is imperative that you are
being authentic and interesting in your profile. After
all, this is the where your matches will be deciding whether
they want to get to know you. And when you receive a message,
PLEASE respond, even if it is to kindly say you aren’t
interested in this person. Let’s be courteous --
remember the Golden Rule. |
| 2.
Post a Better Photo -
Take a look at the photo(s) you posted. Do you look your
best even in the small thumbnail? Is there at least a
close-up and a full-body shot? With digital and disposable
cameras it has become quick, easy, and cheap to take a
flattering photo. Grab a friend, go outside, put on some
nice clothes, and smile. If you find you are not getting
much response, try taking a different photo (of your face)
and make sure you are smiling. |
5.
Block Any Old Matches
Who Either Aren't Communicating or are Annoying You With
Too Many Unwanted Emails - If you do have any
matches who you’d rather not hear from again, it
is good to officially block communication with them. Your
profile will simply disappear from their system and any
email messages to you will be returned to them with a
“You’ve been blocked” message. To block
a member, go to their profile and click the “Block
email…” tool. |
| 3. Improve Your Profile
- We give you the opportunity to express yourself and
stand out in your profile. Use it to tell others about
you. Update it often, being as honest and transparent
as possible, but never reveal your true identity in your
profile. |
6.
Give it time - Don't expect to find a
match in the first few weeks. Start connecting with others
and it could be the 10th or even 50th
person you contact that really clicks with you. If you
are serious about finding a mate, then you'll need to
set aside time each day to do this. |
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More Questions? See our FAQ
section.
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