Online Dating Sites

  I was surprised at how much the site presented itself as a forum on the front page. It really had the appearance and layout that you would expect to see on many types of forums. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's just a little odd to look at until you grow accustomed to it. Well, the only way you'll be able to get used to, is by being a part of the site for some time to come, which is something that you have to decide for yourself.

  The one thing I do like, is that plenty of fish lists all the rules immediately, so you know just what is tolerable and what isn't. They state right on the front page that they don't prevent nonpaying members from contacting paying members. This is an amazing feature, as it's true that almost every dating site does this. It's definitely a special feature that makes this site different and special from any other one out there. You won't find many that let you contact every member of the site without a catch. The site is extremely against scams, so you know you're in good hands when you're joining plentyoffish.com. You'll be communicating with legit singles, and most likely getting the results you desire. There's a few preview profiles on the front page as well, to show you how things are basically setup. It is always excellent to get a look into a website before even signing up, it helps build a better relationship with the user.

  There's a whole bunch of different pages to go through during the sign up process. The first page is a quick, 30 second input, and the rest plays out like a survey. It does help you get more matches, and overall increases the effectiveness of the site, but it'd be nice if they let you fill in the information later for once. When you're all finished, you get a results page, which lists what the site thinks what kind of person you are. It's..an interesting feature I haven't seen before. Plenty of fish has many nice things to offer, like testimonials to prove its worthiness, and a special 'points system' that allows you to purchase virtual gifts for other members. There's plenty of things available for a member, like messaging, mail, browsing, and photos. The only thing that could be improved on is the layout and style. For some people, they may actually prefer it above a regular website. Interestingly, I couldn't seem to find any links for upgrading your profile, which is a little odd.

  Most importantly though, this site is for anyone looking for a mate. There's tons of members on here, and lots of potential people to meet. No matter what gender, or ethnicity you are, there's most likely someone on here that will take a liking to you.

Pros
-Worlds' greatest member database
-Forums
-100% free

Cons
-Old fashioned poor layout/design
-Very bad customer support

Overall Rating: 6/10