Date.com is a pioneer in the online dating industry. Launched in 1997 and relaunched
in 2000 as a subscription service, it was profitable within three months, and has been so ever since. It has more than 2
million active members who have used the site in the last 30 days. The site is growing at a rate of approximately 50,000 new
members per week.
Unlike most other online dating sites, which focus on casual dating and quick
"hook-ups", Date.com caters to a community of singles looking for something serious and long-lasting. Members range from 18
to over 80 years old. The majority of the members are 25 years or older. These are the people who have the most success.
Date.com has both Free and Gold members. Free members can create a profile,
upload their photo, search the member database, and show interest in other members. Gold members can do all this and
also send email and chat with other members. Memberships start at less than $9 per month, depending on length of membership.