February 22, 2012

Great Expectations

Great Expectations is another dating website that takes a whole new approach to the process of finding a good match. Rather than leaving the process entirely up to the user’s ability to search, Great Expectations plays a larger role in introducing singles. Users go through a rigorous screening process that requires the user to visit a local Great Expectations location. Users are given opportunities to meet face to face at hosted events. Great Expectation users are also given access to relationship professionals who are real people that help them use the site and begin meeting people.

The Look of Great Expectations

The Great Expectations website offers a very low key design that includes minimal features. The website is really only a portion of the company’s match making tools. Users are required to visit a Great Expectations location to speak with a relationship professional to begin the screening process and register for the service. The  website acts more like an informational calling card, with a soft blue color scheme and animated video of a couple discussing their experiences with the site.  There does not appear to be a play or stop button for the audio and video media at this time, which can be frustrating to some new visitors.

The Great Expectations Community

Great Expectations requires in person screenings, which can help eliminate the possibility of meeting someone who seems a little “off.”  The tradeoff here is that users are expected to pay much higher prices than the standard dating website subscription. That also indicates that the user community has the funds or is willing to invest in their relationship. There are no official age limitations or other restrictions. As long as the user is a legal adult they can try Great Expectations. That being said, the site seems to cater to a more mature crowd as opposed to those in their early 20s.

Great Expectations Features

The Great Expectations website does not provide much more than some information on the service. Users can visit or call their local Great Expectations location. This is a requirement before the user can be accepted by the service. Users are also given access to a relationship professional to help them learn how the service works.  Great Expectations users can also participate in events hosted by the company.