To register as a member on BlindDater is a straightforward process, which can be undertaken in less than a minute. Obtaining a member login is free, and whether you complete this process via the desktop version, or you activate a mobile login to register with the app, you can start the process of seeking compatible individuals straight away.
As previously stated, it's the ability to create profiles based on extensive personal details which gives BlindDater its original selling point. Once registered, you'll be asked over 40 dating profile questions, and it really is up to you to answer these as honestly as possible in order to present an accurate picture to other site users. As well as describing your own attributes, you'll be invited to specify exactly what you are looking for in a relationship. You also have the option of updating anything further down the line in order to keep everything as up-to-date as possible.
You can tailor your dating profile according to your sexual preferences, as you have options to state whether you are interested in finding a man, a woman, or both.
The answers you provide during the 41-question personality test are hidden from other site users. BlindDater can then ingather this data to match against the hidden answers supplied by fellow members.
BlindDater offers free (Freemium) membership to singles who wish to sign up (as long as they are based in the USA or Sweden.) There are also options to subscribe. Becoming a Premium member entitles you to unlimited communication with anyone else using the site. The next step up, VIP membership, also allows unlimited communication, as well as ensuring free unlimited Freemium members taking their first contact with you.
How to search on BlindDater? Once registered, you can start to search profiles for potential matches based on those all-important 41-questions. During Blind Date hour you can begin messaging other members whose profile particularly catches your eye. At the moment, because BlindDater is restricted to only two countries, the search facility isn't as widespread as it would be in more generic sites where you can search by city or search by username.
The good news for anyone wishing to know how to cancel a BlindDater account is it is straightforward. You can terminate your membership incrementally, as the site gives you a degree of breathing space between your initial decision to pull out, and making the final commitment to cancel. You have the option to pause your account, rendering you invisible to others, until such time as you decide to log in and become active again. On the other hand, you might decide to completely delete your account, in which case your records will be removed from the system. Simply go to the Private Settings tab, select ‘Exit Account,' then follow the instructions. At this point, you'll receive a prompt asking you why you've decided to give up your membership.
BlindDater is to be recommended for its core values – it truly is all about compatibility, rather than inviting newcomers to begin the process of sifting through endless two-dimensional images of people to narrow down possibilities based on how attracted they are to their features. The site's unique driving force is recognizing beauty is only skin deep, and that while good looks will always attract attention, they're not enough to build a serious relationship. According to the site's founder, Mikael Löfberg, "I believe that understanding each other, communicating, and finding common interests are the basis for being able to build long-term, healthy relationships, and marriages, and the appearance comes second."
The particularly novel aspect of the site is the blurring of profile photos, ensuring a degree of mystery is attached to the business of searching for an eligible partner. Where one stumbling block traditionally associated with matching websites has been the fact users can stretch the truth somewhat when compiling profile descriptions, BlindDater actively encourages its clients to do the exact opposite, revealing an authentic impression.
BlindDater is a well-designed dating site, and in addition to the basic matching aspects, there is also a lot of useful background information. An ongoing blog provides a wealth of details, including smart women's practical dating tips, points to remember about chatting anonymously, new online dating rules, and the secret to finding a better person for you. Further blog posts give Internet dating tips for first-timers, advice about asking for a second date, major online dating turn-offs, tips for shy males, and some positive pointers towards seeking a serious, monogamous relationship.