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Hot Matchup: Full Review |
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About Hot Matchup |
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Year Started
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2004
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Location
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United States of America
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Languages
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English
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Short Description
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, like , is an online meeting place for single men and women to meet and explore discreet, erotic, sexual, sensual activities. Operated by the little known HMU Services in New York, it does an admirable job of giving members a non-threatening place to connect; but the unverifiable parent company, limited support and some inferior interface issues detract from the experience.
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Overall Rating
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A 3; think of as a younger, slightly awkward rival of . It still needs to learn a few tricks from its older, more experienced competition, but it's not too far off.
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Hot Matchup Categories & Features |
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Lifestyles
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Adult
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Relationships
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Alternative
Three-some
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Religions
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Ethnicities
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Finding Your Match
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Photo Gallery
Search (Advanced)
Search by location
Search (Quick)
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Contacting Members
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E-mail
Instant messaging
Virtual kiss (Icebreakers)
Webcams
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Hot Matchup Dating Service Review |
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The Company
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Managed by HMU Services, Inc. out of New York.
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Site Navigation
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Information and feature windows somewhat cluttered
Easy to get lost
Some buttons look too much like banner ads for adult sites
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Site Response Speed
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Average
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Sign-Up Process
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Quick signup (takes less than 15 minutes), no lengthy questionnaire to complete
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Breadth of Services
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With video footage hosting, black book managing, X-rated photos and others, offers all basic tools needed. But it lacks features such as chat services or free erotic stories and articles available at .
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User Base
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International userbase, a healthy mix, from the girls/guys next door to the hot model types.
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User Experience
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The new photo/video notifications make it easy to spot new members
Searches generally return substantive lists and matches
With the exception of some menu items that look too much like banner ads, navigation is easy and effortless
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Customer Service
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Little to no support (except the FAQ section and the online form).
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Customer Service Hours
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FAQ help section
Email support via webpage
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Long Description
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is at the moment not a serious threat to the more established sites like , but give it time. It has the potential to grow up to become just as appealing, just as irresistible and it might one day steal its rivals' boyfriends/girlfriends.
A simple design that lets you get right to finding people
It has a simple, easy to use interface with quick access to mail boxes, profile editing tools and search mechanism. It also lets you rate other members' photos, see who's been rated the hottest, see who's been looking at your profile, find out who's on line - all of those fun features that bring out the voyeuristic tendencies in us. Some of the menu items on the home page look a bit too much like common banner ads for porn sites and could lead to avoidance, but this is just a very minor interface issue.
As with all adult dating sites, be wary
Frequently visited by men and women seeking sexual encounters, sites like have also become marketplaces for professionals - those who offer companionship in exchange for a fee. Examine some of the photos in the search results. If they look too good to be true, proceed with caution. Nevertheless, doing a few test searches will show that touts a healthy list of guys/girls next door you have always wanted to invite home.
Mixed signals with dating-themed extras
The unique but somewhat puzzling feature is the horoscope check, listed as one of the selling points for paid membership. This is the feature that lets you verify if your horoscope is a good match with another member's. This is no doubt a popular feature for superstitious singles seeking a long-term relationship, but how important can horoscope compatibility be for two horny singles gearing up for some casual horizontal action for just one night?
No chat capability
The lack of chat feature, however, is a significant drawback (this is something currently offered by ). Customer support is limited to an email form and the FAQ ( has the same type of limited support, for that matter). And the difficulty of verifying or finding any background information about its parent company, HMU Services, Inc., is another reason two stars have been judiciously withheld in this rating.
A solid, if unspectacular, adult site
All things considered, is a solid site that fulfills its aim - matching you up with other hot singles - even if it does so without some of the more advanced features available elsewhere.
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Hot Matchup Pros & Cons |
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Pros
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Easy access to new photos
The option to rate member photos (care to find out if you're really all that?)
Limited messaging features even with free membership
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Cons
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Little or no information on site operators
Limited sorting and search options for basic members
No voice chat
Slightly awkward navigation
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Hot Matchup Plans Offered |
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Pricing
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$34.95 for one month
$54.95 for three months
Playing video greetings
X-rated photos
Reading and sending unlimited emails
Horoscope-based matches
Preferential placement in search results
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Site Freebies
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Basic membership
Browsing
Sending messages
Sending quick teases
Viewing regular photos and semi-erotic photos
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