Member Certification – Wondering if Bill’s name is actually Michele? Do you want to feel confident that the person you’re talking to online, and potentially meeting off-line, really is who they say they are? MatchedUp.com’s proprietary certification feature assures member authenticity by validating a member’s identity. Gold and Platinum-certified members have been identified and cleared through MatchedUp.com’s comprehensive security system that requires the submission and clearance of official documentation (i.e., driver’s license, last four digits of one’s Social Security number). Members that have gone through the certification process are highlighted with a certification icon that is displayed on search results. MatchedUp.com features a secure portal that guarantees all information received by members remains confidential.

Block-a-Blockhead – Has Ethan become too personal too quickly? Has Taylor revealed herself as a gold-digger? Interested in blocking out further discourse with a “block head?” At MatchedUp.com, members have the option of blocking other members by accessing the Profile and Privacy settings. Members will be prompted for their reasons for blocking. Each reason has an associated point value enabling MatchedUp.com’s automated security system to terminate memberships or flag a member for security personnel intervention.

Profile – What’s your idea of your perfect date? Is it walking on the beach in the moonlight or listening to jazz at an after-hours joint? The MatchedUp.com profile section allows members to highlight their favorite activities and what they’re looking for in a MatchedUp.com mate. Additionally, members are able to upload multiple photos in their personal profile.

Search – MatchedUp.com offers multiple methods to assist in searching for your ideal mate online. Our searches include “Quick Search,” “Keyword Search,” “Member Search,” “Saved Search,” “Advanced Search” and “Location Search.” Searches can be performed on a broad or specific basis and highly accurate results are returned.

Anonymous Two-Way Calling – Excited by Maria’s profile? Think Rob looks hot? Are you interested in hearing what their voice sounds like over the phone but worried about divulging your own phone number … lest they be a psychopath? MatchedUp.com’s in-house servers married with a host of telephonic devices allow members to chat over the telephone without revealing their own personal phone numbers. When two people decide to engage in an anonymous two-way call, a pop-up window appears on each person’s computer screen with a picture of the member and a link to their profile. Upon agreement by both members to accept the phone call, they’ll be prompted for a phone number that they can be reached at immediately. A call from MatchedUp.com’s servers will be placed to each member’s phone. Members will be required to enter their individual pin # and will then be able to speak to the other member anonymously.

Let’s Go Out NOW - A first in the Internet personals sector, MatchedUp.com offers the innovative Let’s Go Out NOW feature enabling members to meet other members at a moment’s notice! MatchedUp.com’s Let’s Go Out NOW feature is available to paying members and is a premium service available only on MatchedUp.com. Members will have the option to edit their options and announce on their profile that they’re ready to go out NOW. Why endure even one more lonely night at home by yourself when you can make yourself available NOW and find someone to get “Matched Up” with who is also ready to go out NOW!

Hot Listing – Can’t remember if it was Michele or Marla who likes Chinese food? MatchedUp.com’s “Hot Listing” feature is a favorite of memory-challenged members! ;) Members can search within their own “hot list” and take notes on a particular member.

Teasing – Can’t think of a pithy yet intriguing opening line? Let MatchedUp.com do the initial “tease” thinking for you. Users have the option of sending 20 pre-formatted “tease” messages. Free users that receive “teases” can only respond back with a “tease,” while paying members have the option to contact the sender with the various contact features offered on MatchedUp.com.

What’s Your Stats? - MatchedUp.com’s detailed member statistics allows each member to see a round up and summary of his or her interaction with other members. The detailed member statistics feature allows members to see who has viewed their profile, listened to their voice greeting, etc. Here’s where you can find if the member you’ve been checking out has also been checking in on you!

E-Mail – Members of the MatchedUp.com community can send and retrieve e-mail, as well as sort their e-mail and create various folders using a familiar, easy-to-use interface. Users can also block or unblock a user and forward an email to a friend, check the status of their sent mail, and even unsend mail that hasn’t been read yet!

Instant Messenger (IM) – Through a custom-designed action script, MatchedUp.com members can interact live with others in a secure environment. Not only can you see a photo of the member you are chatting with, but you have the option of changing the look of your IM via the use of different colors and fonts.

Voice Mail/Voice Greetings – Our automated voice processing systems allows members to record a personal voice greeting which is available for playback on the website from within our search results and from the member’s profile. Members can also search for members of interest via phone prompts and leave messages for other members! No separate microphone is needed! With just a telephone or a typical computer with speakers, members have the ability to retrieve their voice mail through our voice processing system or via the voice mail control panel on our website!

Chat Rooms - Similar to Chat Rooms on AOL, users can chat live with other users. Members have the option of selecting from several different topics which will allow them to narrow down the type of people they want to meet. Why talk to someone you can’t see? Member photos are ready to view and accessible in the chat room interface.

Game….Set…Match! - What’s your “game”? Need an ice-breaker to make your first move? MatchedUp.com to the rescue with customized online gaming that aids members in finding their ideal match! All game participants of MatchedUp.com answer a series of specific, thought-provoking questions. Depending on the answers to the questions, each player will be “Matched Up” to their closest matches. While you’re in gaming mode, you’ll have access to member profiles and pictures, so you can assess whether your offline chemistry matches your “online moves.” At the end of the game it will be up to the individuals to decide if they want to go further and exchange e-mails with their “match” or even meet in person.

Speed Dating – MatchedUp.com members are offered the opportunity to sign up for offline events at various locations where they can meet multiple singles and participate in four-minute “speed dates.” At the end of the event, users are provided with reports detailing how other members rated them. If two members have demonstrated an interest in each other, then that’s a MATCH! The next day, members receive an e-mail detailing their results with contact information for their matches.