WHAT WE FOUND: SexyAds has what we like: Free to join and reply to messages that you receive (one message a day for free members). And when you include all the activities that you can be a part of to meet people here, you'll really benefit with your free membership! When you register, take your time with the questions, the more interesting your answers are, the better your ad will stand out and the more messages you'll receive. There are 3 types of memberships available, the first is free, with access to almost everything and on a limited basis. Reply to messages, join the chats and view R-rated uncensored pictures. The second is joining the VIP Club which gives you unlimited access to everything including seeing the X-rated pictures of members and you can send messages to anyone you like! SexyAds has what you want and with more than a million members, the chances are good that you'll find someone close to where you live who shares your adult tastes for action!

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Free to join and reply to messages (one message a day for free members). Become a VIP member for unlimited access or a Star VIP for even more member features. Straight, same sex and alternative ads here.

WHAT WE FOUND: You don’t have to be 50 (or even 40 for that matter) to be on this site. We found some people in their 20’s looking to date older men/women. Create your free profile in 2 minutes, including what type of relationship you are looking for, such as A Date, Friendship, A Pen Pal, Marriage, Marriage and Children. Basic profile information includes body type, ethnicity, education, occupation, smoking/drinking, etc. After you have completed your profile you can then elaborate more about yourself, such as Fun Facts, My Ideal Match, and an introduction about yourself. You may also add photos to your profile. There are a vast number of searches, such as Quick Search, username search, an advanced search, who’s online, a photo shuffle, recently updated profiles, and a list of the latest photos posted by members. There is a Click feature to find out if someone you’re interested in is also interested in you and then Prime Singles will introduce you with a Click Alert. And you can also find out whose birthday it is. Once you have clicked on a profile, there are many options to choose from. You can use the Click feature, send mail, cards and smiles. You can also add as a fave and as a friend. Prime Singles also offers many connection features, such as message boards, an instant messenger, a chat room, and a favorites list. You can even see when your friends are online. For an added fee, you can upgrade your instant messenger so that you can get a 30 day history of your conversations. Otherwise, you can only view the history of your last IM conversation. The message boards contain 8 different topics and Prime Singles even lets you know how many members are online on the site. Prime Singles also has a 24 hour customer care line for expert assistance from friendly customer care staff.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: A very in-depth singles site that is free, easy to use and navigate and offers instant messaging, online chat rooms and a multi-topic public forum. Your private mailbox enables you to exchange personal messages with other members while keeping your real email hidden. Prime Singles also offers Profile tips which you can look at right on the home page.

WHAT WE FOUND: This membership will change your life! Prices varies according to the type of search and match requested, local regional, Americas or international. Lisa offers Virtual Counseling for relationship advice. The sign-up form has many specific and comprehensive questions that certainly should assure a proper match for you, matches are run every week or so. There are many local offices to offer an alternative place to pick up your matchmaking reports, rather than just on-line, which can be very convenient, should the unthinkable happen and your computer breaks down, just be sure to make a note of the office's information in your area. Advice is available from Lisa Bentsen, a well-known marriage counselor, for all members and is a free service of Singles Search. You can also have your personal ad evaluated so it can become more effective and better represent the person you are and the match you would like to make. Also read our interview with Singles Search and read their great tips on writing your personal ad too!

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: One of the best matchmaking systems, lots of members, great for people wanting to try an effective service! Singles Search goes beyond being just a database of single people pooled together, they are TRULY a Matchmaking Service that matches and cross-matches your profile with others, so you will have better than a 60 percent compatibility with the people that you will meet here.

WHAT WE FOUND: Brought to you by the FriendFinder group, this site is well laid out and has the features important for those over 50 that want to meet people online. Categories to match up with someone include hobbies you may share as well as activities you are interested in. It's free to be a member and place your personal ad so you can be noticed by someone special. You can browse current members and the features offered by Senior FriendFinder and decide for yourself if this is the service for you.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Great Free Trial offer, on-line advice and magazine for seniors looking to share their life with someone. Chat rooms, e-mail reports of new members filling your profile request.

WHAT WE FOUND: Seniors Circle is your meeting place online. Serious about meeting someone your own age? This is the service for you. Place your personal ad and make contact with up to 3 members before deciding whether or not to become a paying member. Add your picture to your profile and be noticed by others that search only for personal ads with pictures. You can also include a voice greeting to let others hear the real you. Start by joining for the free trial and complete the Basic Profile (step 2) of membership. If you are serious about meeting someone, go ahead and complete the More About You (step 3) and Essay (step 4) areas of your personal profile. This service is especially for those 45 and older, but you can search for and contact someone younger than that if you like.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Free trial includes 3 free contacts. Add your picture and a voice greeting to your profile. Member of the SocialPlus Network. Over 45 personals, straight ads only.

WHAT WE FOUND: As Match says, they are the “big kahuna” of online dating services. With more than 20 million members internationally and services that range from basic memberships allowing you to browse personals; premium match services that get very intensive in the type of questionnaires and matching capabilities, relationship and personal advice features including Dr. Phil’s “MindFindBind™” program; niche portals that include sections for straight, gay, lesbian, seniors and over a dozen culturally specific dating services, the online “Happen” magazine with advice articles relevant to today’s singles, and the branching out with the Chemistry.com service that is their exclusive personality test matchmaker system and even match Mobile that connects you to local singles through your wireless phone. I think my major complaint about Match is that with all the programs and services they offer it’s too easy to be overwhelmed and rush through the important but preliminary steps to start trying to find dates and even “The One” and find disappointment instead. Start your membership by taking the tour, it’s a nice introduction to the basics, and advanced services, of Match. Or start with a simple search to view the basic profiles (or Portraits) of members close to your location. Beginning your membership requires standard name and address information (that is kept confidential) and competing the basic profile questions. Have a digital photo handy to upload with your profile. Keep the “I’m ready” box checked to get almost immediate matches to your profile and emails that have new matches that have newly joined emailed to you. On the next page, if you’re not ready to subscribe, pick one of the options across the top of the page. I suggest starting with the “My Profile” section and completing the options as they are listed. Don’t pass up on the “Linked Accounts” option that integrates the Match Personals messaging to your MSN Messenger for instant messages from other linked members. Then it’s time to click on “My Portrait” and begin filling out your profile, your interest and the type of person (and personality) you’re looking to meet. You’re going to find 3 sections (“Me”, “My Match” and “In My Own Words”) of about 6 pages to complete, but be thoughtful, introspective and go for it! You’ll take 20 to 30 minutes to complete the three sections that need to be completed as they are presented, but it’s time well spent, maybe even life-changing! It’s free to send winks to other members (a message that you are interested) as well as search and browse profiles. Become a premium member to send and reply to messages as well as be notified of the members that view your profile and be able to hide your profile at any time. Additional options are available for extra promotion and visibility of your “Portrait”, as well as additional services to really be able to find interesting and worthwhile matches. Read the terms and select from these options as they interest you. If you haven’t joined Match Personals you haven’t really tried the best that online dating has to offer and that includes the 6 month guarantee to find someone special.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Free basic membership allows browsing and searching of member profiles and “Portraits”. Premium memberships allows full access, unlimited messages and replies as well as personalized search capabilities and the Match system of compatibility matching that brings like-minded singles to your inbox. Additional member features include “Portraits” that give you additional promotion within the Match service (up to 15 times more people viewing your “Portrait” than your standard member profile), Dr. Phil’s “MindFindBind™” 3 part online program of insights and strategies towards a better relationship with yourself and the match you seek. Match also has compatibility matching through the Chemistry.com branch, local mobile personals through Match Mobile, and personal matchmakers through Match Platinum, services. Straight, same sex, American, Canadian, UK and more than a dozen international culturally, language specific niche services (Match International may require separate membership fees).