matchmaking service, free online dating It is possible to find a date on a free online dating site but most matchmaking site services require you to join and pay a fee after you register for free and send initial contact to someone. If this man or woman writes you back then you have to pay to open the letter. Many people use the free social sites like Facebook as free online dating sites but if you are really interested in finding someone who you are compatible with, you will do better with one of the paid matchmaking service websites. There are literally thousands of these matchmaking service websites catering to age, location, income level, sexual preference, etc so you can be certain you will find a site or two you are comfortable with. The top matchmaking service websites offer personality profiles to assist you in your search and they then match you up with others who meet the criteria you list in your profile. You will receive an email alert about potential matches and letters or notices of interest sent to you by other members. One word of caution when using a matchmaking service---always be honest about who you are, what you are seeking in a date or partner, and include at least one recent photo of yourself.