”There is nothing like falling in love, and there is no one like Lovestruck for making it happen.” Lovestruck is a popular online dating provider designed to help you find other singles a few miles away from you. It is specifically tailored to suit the needs of busy people around the world that consider traditional dating to be time-consuming. Since its launch in 2010, Lovestruck witnessed a growing popularity and today it counts more than 200.000 members. It offers a fresh approach to online dating combining both modern and traditional approaches. Although considered to be a relatively new online dating provider, Lovestruck is expected to unleash its potential in near future. Read our full review now.
User overview
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The best way to describe the active members is by using the phrase young working professionals who live in big cities and urban areas. This means that Lovestruck is location based and in the past it was available only in several big cities, but today people from 4 different continents and more than 100 different cities join the site to find their perfect match. The age range is not strict. As long as singles prefer a local dating site instead of a gigantic one which hosts people from all around the world, Lovestruct is the best place to be.
In terms of its type, Lovestruck is a mixture of both a casual dating site and an everlasting love dating site. You can flirt online and based on the interests of both sides you can then go deeper in the emotional attachment process.
As to gender distribution, Lovestruck is proud to host nearly equal number of men and women. The men/women ratio in the past was 52/48 i.e. there were 4% more men than women, but today the percentage of active men equals that of active women. All in all, the number of registered members today is near 200.000 out of which the dating site claims 90% to be active. The verification with social media feature available at Lovestruck keeps an ongoing track of all registered/active members and it serves as a solid proof for the number of active profiles. This verification process is also used to check how truthful the users` profiles are. Lovestruck claims that no fake profiles are to be found on their dating site.
Overview of the paid service
All dating sites offer a basic (free) membership and a premium (paid) membership. The free membership is discussed in the next section. The premium membership does offer additional features which improve the dating experience and before choosing which site to join, potential singles go through the paid feature the target site offers.
At Lovestruck, by subscribing to a paid membership you are allowed to send and receive unlimited messages, you can view other singles` albums, check who has been viewing your profile, keep your activities private, hide or boost your profile in search results etc. In terms of feeing, different prices apply to different cities. As you would expect, the subscription cost is bigger in bigger cities. Read more details below in the cost overview section.
What does the free variant offer?
Generally speaking, free memberships are intended for new members to try out the site and get a real feel of what would their dating experience be like. At Lovestruck, you don`t get much by using the free variant. You are allowed to create a profile and set your preferences. You are also given an opportunity to browse through part of the available profiles. However, whenever you decide to make a contact with potential matches or if you want to check their photo album you are asked to subscribe to a paid membership.
How good is the matching algorithm?
The super detailed matching system consists of three different processes: clever matching, exclusive events and date discovery. Here we will discuss all of them in details.
What does clever matching mean? At Lovestruck there is a difference between what you say you are looking for and what you are actually looking for. That is why Lovestruck has developed a behavioral matching engine. Its function is to gather information from your activities such as views, winks and favorites, and get a better picture of what you are actually looking for based on them. In simple words, it detects you behavior and makes conclusions about your character. As a result, you are given a list of suggested candidates.
The second way matching are the exclusive events it organizes which are said to be the talk of the town. There are two types of events: casual parties and interest-based events. The casual parties usually take place in a casual bar over food and drinks and sometimes the number of attendees exceeds 300. On the other hand, the interest-based events are social gatherings in groups based on your preferences: bowling, dancing, cooking etc. The idea behind these events is the opportunity all singles to meet someone special in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Date discovery is based on your preferences and you are doing it manually. You should type the characteristics you want your ideal match to possess and you hit the search button. The three different ways through which matching is carried out at Lovestruck guarantee high success rates. In terms of fake profiles, the profile verification team ensures that all members are single, professional and real by checking members social ID`s such as LinkedIn and Facebook profiles.
Registration procedure and profile creation
Profile creation is a fairly easy process. You decide how much it will take to create a new account. The required fields are name, surname, sexual preference (Lovestruck is open to straight and gay) and date of birth. However, to increase the chances of success, you have to give a more detailed description of yourself and your preferences. There are lots of boxes to tick and a big free space to describe yourself. The better the description, the more serious you will look in the eyes of the potential match. This however, does not mean that you should write a three-pages text about yourself. Keep it simple, sellable and intriguing. And always remember, be honest! Your profile has to pass the verification process in order to be activated.
Cost overview
As we have already mentioned in the intro, Lovestruck is a location-based online dating provider and the costs for the paid membership vary from city to city. The usual story is the bigger the city, the higher the cost. To keep you posted, we will mention here the membership prices of UK. We will discuss the standard paid membership and the premium membership separately. There are 4 different types based on the contract length: a 1 month membership equals £39, a 3 month membership costs £21.67 per month, a 6 month membership costs £16.50 per month and a year membership costs £11.58 per month. The costs for the premium membership are the following respectively: £49, £26.33 per month, £19.83 per month and £14.08 per month for a year subscription.
Are there any bonus offers or vouchers?
Lovestruct is dedicated to keeping its members satisfied. Except for the wonderful discounts it offers on the 3 month, 6 month and the year membership, it often organizes special events for free where registered members can meet their potential matches in person. Free weekends are sometimes available too. When it comes to special promotions, Lovestruck offers holiday promotions such as the one in honor of Thanksgiving – you get 50% off on your membership. You can also receive some discounts by following Lovestruck on social media. For additional discounts, check unofficial codes. Usually there are special codes dedicated to a particular age group such as women older than 50 or men under 30. You lose nothing just by trying.
Support
Lovestruck`s efficient support team is available for contact via e-mail. You can fill in the form available on their website and ask a question. The team will answer you within 24 hours. However, before doing so, it is advisable that you check the frequently asked questions section. It consists of 14 titles each dealing with a specific topic and an extensive explanation to possible questions related to the topic. For instance, if you go to the title Search, you will come across questions such as what is search, what is advanced search, what is keyword search, how can I remove profiles from my searches etc.
Security and privacy
Lovestruck has a special policy regarding security and privacy. First of all, the verification process it uses is a unique approach to check all profiles and to determine if there are any fake ones. When it comes to privacy settings, you can decide who sees what by controlling the visibility of your profile. For instance if you want to make your photo visible to a specific person, you should add this person to your favorites and allow favorites to see your photos. There is a privacy setting for everything you post on your profile. Lovestruck believes that your love life is private and that you are the one to control it.
More background about the operator
Lovestruck is a multi-winning award online dating site. It is considered to be the best dating site available in London and there is a proof of that. It was awarded the dating site of the year, the dating application of the year and the singles party of the year in 2014. It is also considered to be the most favorite dating site in Singapore. Founded in 2010, Lovestruck is dedicated to city slickers who are busy working long hours but have time for social life just don`t have the time to seek out dates. Its popularity is growing each and every day and Lovestruck is planning on expanding in new cities by the end of 2016. One of the features most liked by its members is the dating blog where new stories come up on daily basis. The success stories and dating tips and tricks are published here too.
Conclusion
The growing success of Lovestruck does not come by surprise. Dedication, commitment and persistence all describe its work in the past 5 years. Its unique approach to matching based on three different processes brings about higher success rates and better trust among its customers. Their blog called LoveLife is one of the most popular love adviser available on the internet. And, Lovestruck does not stop here. It announces many new features and openings in near future. Let`s hope that the best is yet to come.