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Searching is easy and you will enjoy using this feature to locate potential partners.

There is a basic search in which you have to give your gender, age range and location of the match with an advanced search which can be made by giving more details about your match.

The best thing I like about the searching feature is that you can make your search of the person by name if you are interested in a specific name.

You can also search by a member id number but for this you should be a regular user and have some members information already stored in your favorites or elsewhere.

Most popular searches can also be seen which displays all the popular searches made by other members of the site.

There is a cupid tag search in which you will see lots of tags and you can search by those tags.

In all searching is very well designed in Indiancupid.

Messaging

Messaging seems to be easy and you can send message to the members even if you are a free account user but for reading new messages, either the sender or receiver should be a paid member.

You can add the person to your favorites list and show an interest in them.

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You can make your profile status active or hidden and your online status as online or busy.

Photo Profile Section

You can upload photos from your computer only with up to 5 photographs to share with others.

There are simple rules for picture uploading which are the photo you upload must be of yourself and no other pictures will be entertained.

The site takes 48 for photo approval and you can only view them against your profile after this time period.

Browse & Search Feature

Browsing and searching is free but you will get to access more features if you pay and subscribe to the site.

You can view your inbox and sent mails in the ‘Mail’ section.

In the ‘lists’ you can view activities made by you or activities made towards you and search is the option from where you can do your search for your compatible match.

Whats new box is in the left corner from where you can see the new messages, interests, new profile views, new favorites and new IM’s.

There is a quick search and popular search box in the middle of the page.

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You can chat, send IM and more features that can be accessible to you after subscription to the gold and platinum account.

How Much It Costs

The site has two types of memberships, gold and platinum. You can buy  a subscription for $24.99, $49.99, $74.99, $99.99 for 1, 3, 6 and 12 months respectively.

Platinum membership costs a little more than this and it is available at $29.99, $459.99, $99.99, $119.99 for 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.

You can save money by making one billing payment which is standard in most subscription based paid service.

Other Features

You can add your videos to this site.

Searching is well crafted on the site and you can filter your searches.

If you are serious about some person and trying to make a lifelong relationship then you can send money, flowers, time zone, travel information, visa information and women’s safety tips to your loved ones.

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Member Base

My searching extensively through the site has confirmed that the site has a strong member base.

Most of the members are in the age group of 20’s to 30’s but you will also find members above this age group.

The site has members from all around the world.

Longevity

I got a good response from the members and the site is very effective in finding you potentially good matches with a view to a long-term relationship or commitment.
But it will be more clear as I revisit this site to effectively decide on the long-term potential of the site.

Ranking Statistics

From the statistical data of the last one year the site has got a good visitor count.

It shows a roller coaster ride in visiting users up to Jan 2010 which has decreased to some extent till Jul 2010 but has increased in Oct 2011 and the site has got its highest members in that month.

In Jan 2011 the site has 4,866 unique visitors in its list with 21 referring sites and the site enjoys a Google ranking of 287,620.

Scores

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Conclusion

As I have reviewed many dating and matrimonial websites, this site is very easy to operate and most of all you can access its features for free. This is useful, if you have not decided yet to take up the premium paid membership offered by the site.

The look and feel of the website is good with a use of soft colors that tones the site down but still attractive and usable.

Registration is free and easy to do and you just need to give some basic information about yourself and your match.

This is much simpler but yet more effective than any other dating sites.

For login you need your email and password and once logged in, the customization of your profile can be done easily and without much fuss.

You can browse any section of the site for free and searching for your partner is quite an enjoyable process and this feature has been well designed and you will come to appreciate it as much as I have.

Messaging is easy but you need to be a subscribed member for sending or receiving messages.

Chatting and IM option is also available after subscription.
Member base is good and you will get a good response from other members on the site.

Indiancupid.com will help you to find good potential matches/partner even if you use this site just for the free account user.

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