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The short answer is this: Searching is done by you, and looks for a member with certain characteristics, location, age, etc. Matching is done by us, and matches you with another member based on what you both have told us you're looking for. Now for the detailed answer.
When you perform a search, you are specifying what types of members you want to see. We have many different kinds of searches available, including:- Quick search: The fastest way to see who's available based on gender, age, and geographic location.
- Custom search: Narrow your results by specifying what physical characteristics, lifestyle, background and values you want your match to have.
- Keyword search: Find people with interests similar to yours by entering a keyword (ex: kayaking, travel, Dallas Cowboys) in this search. We'll find members who used that word in the "About me and who I'd like to date" section of their profile.
You can also save searches so that you can quickly get the newest results with just one click. Just look for the "Save this search" box on the right-hand side of the page whenever you perform a search. You can even have new results sent directly to your email Inbox.
Matching, on the other hand, also takes into account who you are. When you post a profile, you provide certain information about yourself as well as about the kind of person you are looking for. We can use this information to find those members who meet your criteria for a match, and who also have specified that they are looking for someone like you. Remember, you must have a profile in order to use our Matching technology. If you've asked to receive Match.com by Mail, we'll send your new matches directly to your email Inbox. |