True sets itself apart from just about every other matchmaking service by performing background checks on all their new members. If you are married or have a criminal record, sorry, but True will not accept you into their membership. The cost of True is a little higher than the other larger matchmaking sites, however, peace of mind is worth every penny.
Site User Friendliness
True features a decent search capability to help in finding suitable matches. This search capability is not as lavish as Match.com, but nonetheless, it does the job. You can search various personality traits, likes, dislikes and can also search geographically. Another nice niche at True is the ability to block hits from people that are alcoholics, are too young or too old, or smoke, among other specifications. A particularly nice feature that True.com has is the search function of being able to search for members who have specified what kind of relationship they are looking for. For Example: long term, dating only, dating/long term potential and so on and so forth. If you are encountering any type of difficulty on the site, you can always contact the help number and talk to a knowledgeable and friendly customer service rep. True also offers an online Help section which can help you on easier queries.
The profile page has just about every available option on it. This makes it very easy to maneuver through the site and find what you are looking for. It takes very little time or patience to navigate this website which is another huge plus for those who are in a hurry. We had no problems when we clicked around the site which was a breath of fresh air.
Registration
True’s registration process is basically very easy. The 99 Questions that True asks include some very controversial topics, so be ready to put your thinking cap on. One nice thing about True is that the website allows you to “save as you go,” so if you need to leave before the process is over, just save it and come back to it later. The questions can be particulary tough and thought provoking so don’t be surprised.
The profile test at True is certified by an outside company called Integrated Knowledge Systems. The test is looking for measurable information to use in selecting your matches. A comforting fact is that True is the only online dating service endorsed by Psychology Today.
Cost
True.com offers three pricing plans:.
One month for $39.99;
Three months for $59.95;
Six months for $99.99
Online Coupon Codes are often available to offset costs
Other Newsworthy Items
True will not let you search for any matches until you have finished their unique 99 question test. After you have completed the 99 question test, True electronically comes up with compatible matches for you. This is a plus because they want to make sure you are serious and require the entire questionnaire be filled out first. Another nice feature from True is the extensive report they provide you with regarding what you should look for in the perfect partner. The actual advice that True gives you is very extensive and should be read and comprehended carefully. A simple example would be that you cannot tolerate smoking. True may tell you to not hook up with a smoker for that reason. Another example would be that you say you hate someone who leaves a messy bathroom. In this instance, True would probably suggest you find a neatnik or someone who is indifferent in this. The advice that True may give you is much more detailed than these silly examples.
Interesting Tidbits
True offers many similar functions as their competitors, and also offers features that are one-of-a-kind. One of those features which is brand new is the ability to communicate via webcam with prospective matches. You can flirt, wink, smile and so on and so forth, but please keep it clean. True also offers some very interesting, thought provoking reading material in their site. Be sure to check it out if you enjoy reading. If you are feeling a little “scared” about online matchmaking, reading their articles will surely help you with peace of mind.
With True, you can send winks, e-mails, videos and audio clips. Again, these perks add to the possibility of finding that pefect match. They have a “Little Black Book” where you can place your most likely matches. Match.com offers a similar feature called a different name.
Overall Advantages of True.com
Criminal background check of applicants
New webcam feature
Backed by Psychology Today
Overall Disadvantages of True
A little more expensive (cost of background checks)
Not as many "whistles and bells" as the others
Summary
We, along with many other independent reviewers, feel that True comes about right in the middle of the three most publicized sites: eHarmony, Match.com and True. Unanimously, the best selling features for True.com have to be the extensive background screenings they perform along with the new webcam feature which makes your online flirting experiences a lot of fun.
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