Perfectmatch

Overview

Perfectmatch.com is an online dating service that is a close competitor to eHarmony. Like eHarmony, Perfectmatch.com uses a methodological, research based questionnaire to match members. Unlike eHarmony, Perfectmatch.com provides services to members of the gay and lesbian communities.

Perfectmatch.com also addresses another point of criticism that people make about eHarmony. With eHarmony, users cannot contact users who are not matches. Perfectmatch.com allows users to reject matches and search for users based on other criteria.

Perfectmatch.com matches users based sociological research. The company uses the Duet Total Compatibility System, which uses information about a person's personality to predict compatibility. The system considers factors including personality, values, ideals, lifestyles, love style, and preferences.

Like eHarmony and Match.com, Perfectmatch.com is a paid service. With a subscription, you can look at as many profiles and photos as you would like. You can even look at a breakdown of each person's personality based on the Duet Total Compatibility System.

Users have the option to initiate contact freely or use a list of question to "break the ice." You can continue conversations with people after you use these formulated questions.

Reputation

Perfectmatch.com targets users who are looking for serious relationships and marriage as opposed to flings and casual dating. The company targets older demographic groups who are above the age of 50. There are more than one million active Perfectmatch.com users from all over the world. The majority of users reside in the United States.

Many users are critical of the limited search functionality of other dating sites. Perfectmatch.com addresses this issue by implementing a range of search options to accommodate different search preferences.

How It Works

Like other dating sites, Perfectmatch.com users create profiles that include photos, interests, hobbies, preferences and activities. Before creating profiles, users must complete an extensive questionnaire that measures certain personality traits. Based on this survey, Perfectmatch.com matches users who complement each others' personalities.

Perfectmatch.com accommodates a variety of preferences by balancing freedom and flexibility. Users can take a structured approach and contact potential matches based on their compatibility profile, or they can contact people based on profile information and photos. You can initiate contact based on open ended questions, or you can create your own message.

Other features of Perfectmatch.com include email matches, instant messaging, website messaging, custom searches, personality tests, and a subscription to an advice column. You even have access to an area where you can ask Dr. Pepper Schwartz questions.

Perfectmatch.com attracts a variety of users by taking a personalized approach.

Company Details

Perfectmatch.com was developed by Dr. Pepper Schwartz, a sociologist who teaches at the University of Seattle and who specializes in human sexuality. She has written a number of books, columns, and magazines

Dr. Pepepr Schwartz has partnered with number of television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dateline NBC, and Dr. Phil. She is also a sexuality advisor for Web MD.

Perfectmatch.com uses a compatibility tool called the Duet Total Compatibility System, which analyzes personality, values, ideals, lifestyles, love styles, and preferences. The system works like eHarmony to match people based on personality rather than character traits. The questions are in a true or false format.

Four university professors and one university president have endorsed the methodology of the duet total compatibility system.

The Perfectmatch.com headquarters are in Seattle, Washington.

Price

Perfectmatch.com costs more than its competitors, but its creators insist that the Duet Total Compatibility System is the most comprehensive system available. On average, Perfectmatch subscriptions cost users $60 per month.

In any case, the high price encourages users to remain active on the website. You won't find many abandoned profiles on a website where the subscription fee is so high. At the same time, the high cost also dissuades potential users who do not want to pay for the service. Many people are curious about online dating, but they are not sure about whether they want to commit the money, especially when it can take months to find the right person.

Interested?

Perfectmatch.com is a resource for people who want to make a serious commitment. If you want to sign up for a dating website, you should research your options before settling on one. Different websites are ideal for different personalities, and someone who has success on one site may not find success on another.