The site mimics Match in many ways, from their handpicked daily matches, to their well-designed profiles that provide just the right amount of information to get conversations going. The senior dating site allows you to email, chat, discreetly connect via text message or phone, send digital gifts, add others to favorites, and send flirts to show interest -- which is a rather extensive list of options for communicating all together under one roof. Throughout the range of available ways to show interest, email is the most direct and the site does a good job at encouraging emails by showcasing Message Ideas on each profile, which are questions others may want to answer in their initial emails to you. The mobile web and desktop version of the online dating platform are ranked 29 in the dating and relationships category and attract an average of 7,180,000 visitors per month. Site visitors spend an average of seven-and-a-half minutes on the site per visit, with the majority of visits originating from the United States and Canada. In the mobile app space, the iOS version holds a 3 out of 5 star rating based on 156 reviews, while the Android version, which has between 100,000 and 500,000 downloads, boasts a 3. You first select your sexual orientation and the sexual orientation of the matches you would like to see. Next select country, enter zip code, create a username and password, enter birth date, and provide an email address. You are then prompted to upload a profile picture and fill out a short bio, although you can skip both if desired. You may optionally browse through 10 photos and select those you like to send a flirt, or conversation starter, to selected members -- doing so is intended to help inform the site about your preferences to better match you. Recently, the site added new features to the signup process that allows the platform to gather more information about you to better improve your matches. These signup features consist of open-ended fields, multiple choice questions, and an area to select interests -- such as foodie or movie lover. At the end of the registration, you are prompted to sign up for a paid account, and the platform clearly explains all the enhanced features available only to paid members, such as enhanced search and match options, the ability to see who is interested in you, and various communication features. The login process for OurTime is simple as can be: just enter your email address and password and you're set. This way, you don't have to worry about keeping track of your username -- just make sure to remember your password and you'll be fine. The home page is easy to navigate and understand from the moment you first log in, with clearly labeled areas to explore. The homepage itself is basically a massive feed of potential matches you can quickly scroll through. These potential matches are showcased with a large profile picture along with a username and location. Directly from the homepage you can view profiles, send flirts, or send messages. The Inbox section contains your email inbox, holds any gifts you have received, and allows you to access ConnectMe, a secure text message feature that allows you to communicate with others via SMS through a secure, protected number. The connection section shows who has shown interest in you. Each day you receive around 10 handpicked matches based on your profile, preferences, and behavior on the site. From each match shown and connect. From this information you select yes or no to move on to the next match. In addition, you have the option to send an email, send a flirt, save that profile to your favorites, ask to connect through the ConnectMe service, send a virtual gift, or select NotifyMe, which is a paid service that will notify you every time that user logs on for the next 7 days. The Who I Like section is appropriately named, and displays subsection lists of members you have shown interest in. The dating site also makes it easy to keep this section clean and orderly, as it allows you to select profiles to delete from your lists at any time. In the standard search, the basic search filters are age range, location, and photos, although you can add advanced search features to find others based on height, what type of relationship they are looking for, status online or not , ethnicity, smoking habits, body build, children, religion, and zodiac sign. Other relevant information, such as if they have additional profiles or if it is her birthday today, is also displayed in search results. From any profile shown here you may click on the profile picture to expand and see the full profile, and, uniquely, you can also filter profiles shown in this area based on age range and location. Although the site may be used through a free or paid membership, there are various opportunities to use the advanced site features, such as Promote Me, Notify Me, Match Me, or send virtual gifts, which are all available for purchase through the currency on the site called tokens. Noteworthy OurTime won top pick for a senior dating site from DatingSiteReviews.
