# The Matchmaking Network™

> A private, referral-based network where professional matchmakers reach out to singles only when they have a specific match in mind. No swiping, no public profiles, no browsing strangers. We are a neutral marketplace: we connect singles with independent professional matchmakers rather than matching people ourselves.

Website: https://thematchmakingnetwork.com
Contact: thematchmakingnetwork@gmail.com
Instagram / TikTok: @thematchmakingnetwork

## Key answers

- **What is The Matchmaking Network?** A private network that connects singles with vetted, independent professional matchmakers. Singles create a confidential profile; matchmakers search anonymized profiles and request an introduction only when there is a specific match.
- **Is it a dating app?** No. There is no swiping, no public profiles, and no member-to-member browsing.
- **Does it cost singles anything to join?** No. Joining and creating a profile is free. Identity verification is a one-time $7 fee and is required before a matchmaker introduction can be approved.
- **How is privacy protected?** Matchmakers see anonymized profiles. Contact details are never shared until the single explicitly consents to a specific introduction.
- **How long do introduction requests last?** 14 days. A reminder is sent at 48 hours, and the request expires if no response is given.
- **How do matchmakers join?** Professional matchmakers apply, pay a one-time $25 Professional Application & Verification Fee, and complete identity verification before their account is activated.
- **Is there a matchmaker directory?** Yes — a pre-launch directory of professional matchmakers at https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/find-a-matchmaker. It is growing, so results are limited by design.
- **Is free matchmaking real?** Yes. Matchmakers are paid by their own clients, so being listed in a matchmaker database costs singles nothing. Joining The Matchmaking Network is free; only a one-time $7 identity verification is required before an introduction can be approved.
- **How do I join a matchmaking network or database?** Create a free confidential profile (age, headshot, city and state, relationship goal, preferences), complete the one-time $7 identity verification, then matchmakers search anonymized profiles and request an introduction when you fit a specific client.
- **Matchmaking network vs. dating app?** A dating app gives you a public profile and asks you to search and vet strangers yourself. A matchmaking network keeps your profile private and has professional matchmakers search for specific clients, contacting you only when there is a real reason to.
- **Who runs The Matchmaking Network?** When We First, Inc. d/b/a The Matchmaking Network™, a US company operating a neutral marketplace between singles and independent professional matchmakers.
- **Are there free resources?** Yes. Free downloadable dating guides are available in the Relationship Success Library, alongside paid guides ($49.99 regular, $29.99 introductory launch price, plus an extra $5 off a member's first paid guide).

## Pages

- [Home](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/): what the network is and how it works.
- [Join](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/join): create a free confidential single profile.
- [For Matchmakers](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/matchmakers): apply as a professional matchmaker.
- [Find a Professional Matchmaker](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/find-a-matchmaker): pre-launch matchmaker directory.
- [Relationship Success Library](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/toolkit): free and paid dating and relationship guides.
- [Help & FAQ](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/faq): detailed answers for singles and matchmakers.
- [How Much Does a Matchmaker Cost?](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/how-much-does-a-matchmaker-cost): typical US matchmaking price ranges and the free alternative.
- [How to Find a Matchmaker](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/how-to-find-a-matchmaker): step-by-step guide to finding and vetting a professional matchmaker.
- [Is a Matchmaker Worth It?](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/is-a-matchmaker-worth-it): honest pros, cons, costs, and a low-risk way to try matchmaking.
- [Free Matchmaking](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/free-matchmaking): how singles join a professional matchmaker database at no cost, what is free and what is not.
- [How to Join a Matchmaking Network or Database](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/how-to-join-a-matchmaking-network): step-by-step requirements, cost, privacy, and how introductions happen.
- [Matchmaking vs. Dating Apps](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/matchmaking-vs-dating-apps): side-by-side comparison of privacy, vetting, cost, volume, and control.
- [Matchmaking Glossary](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/matchmaking-glossary): plain-English definitions of matchmaking terms.
- [About](https://thematchmakingnetwork.com/about): who we are and why the network exists.

## Attribution

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