The FriendFinder Network Review
Saturday, June 7th, 2008FriendFinder.com Review
The great thing about the growth of online dating is that, by this point, there is truly something for everyone. Whatever your ethnicity or religion, seeking casual dates or serious relationships, there are sites out there for you. The FriendFinder network of sites recognizes this, as they were the leader in broadening the scope.
The network is huge, with not only the main FriendFinder.com site, but a host of others including:
Ethnics Focused
- AsiaFriendFinder.com
- Amigos.com
- GermanFriendFinder.com
- Indian Friend Finder
- Korean Friend Finder
- Italian Friend Finder
- Filipino Friend Finder
Religious Focused
Specialty Sites
Gay and Lesbian Personals
Sexy Personals
Even this list is not all-inclusive, but should convey the point. There is something for everyone, and a lot of it is under the FriendFinder banner.
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FriendFinder Network membership costs
Signing up on the site is free. There are loads of special offers. FriendFinder sites typically have Silver and Gold membership levels offering 1 month, 3 month and 12 month memberships. Prices differ from site to site, largely based on the size of the membership. For example, the main FriendFinder.com costs $22.94 for a 1-month Silver membership and $34.94 for a one month Gold membership. A less trafficked site such as FilipinoFriendFinder.com goes for $12.99 a month for Silver and $19.99 a month for Gold. Most of the niche sites fall within this range.
Note that 3-month memberships get you 1 added month free, and 12 month memberships get you 6 added months for free, provided you meet the following requirements: log in at least once, send three emails, and make at least one blog or group post each month during your initial membership.
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What do I get from Friend Finder?
Customization, though some of it comes at a price. For example, you can let non-paying members contact you for free (though YOU do pay $19.90 a month for this feature). Many different ways to communicate with members, including blogs, friend networks and interest groups. You can also pay to have your listing highlighted in yellow on a page to make it stand out for a range of $9.90 for 1 month to $59.90 for 12 months (these prices are consistent throughout the network).
You also get one-click access to whoever is currently online as well as those available on instant messenger. Diverse searching options let you narrow down your search to the specifics most vital to you. And with a main site membership of 2 million members, a powerful search engine is a must.
Who’s on Friend Finder?
It’s quite common for those pursuing online dating to sign up for FriendFinder as a supplement to another site simply because it’s membership is so large and so broad. In fact, this is even true among FriendFinder’s own sites (so, for example, someone signed onto AsiaFriendFinder.com is likely to be signed onto the main site also). The membership runs the gamut, from working class to well-off, from blue-collar to white-collar and from the casual dater to the marriage-minded. It’s a dating melting pot.
Summing up Friend Finder!
Essentially, the main FriendFinder site is a general dating and friend-making site, with some long-term intentions mixed in. Its offshoot sites cover this as well, but allow for a bit more of a commitment focus (a main reason why you see people double up a lot on the network). You may or may not find the love of your life here, and doing so is basically all through your own communications as there is no legitimate scientific matching available. But you will definitely be able to find people who share your interests and who are willing to hang out, be it as friends or prospective lovers.
If you are up for going it alone, FriendFinder.com is a good place to begin.
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