Quick Summary:

Hookup potential: 4/5 Features: 4/5 Design: 3/5 Content: 4.5/5

• A professional proofreader would do wonders for this site
• Different categories for members
• A few special features like the questionnaire
• Mainstream offerings present

The Full Story:

Shagpal.com is a dating site that needs improvements on several aspects. Grammatical errors and spelling issues should not be part of a professional dating site. I know that this is a dating site and not an entry to a literary contest but still, a lot of prospective clients are educated people so they would appreciate that the sites they patronize are free from these lapses in grammar and spelling.

However, the layout of Shagpal.com is adequate. There is nothing special to it and no dramatic and obvious faults either. Navigation links are found on the left side, instead of being placed above the page as seen in many sites. The speed in switching from one page to the next is fast. Loading time is short.

When I signed up for this site, I was required to give my full name and the standard data such as username, location, age, gender, preferences, and birthdate. The site asked me to signify the areas where I wanted to look for people. Well, many sites would simply assume that their members would be looking for other people who are in the same area as they are. A profile is not mandated by the site.

A user would be asked to agree that he or she has gone over the Terms of Service, but then, here is the shag, or rather, the snag. The closest thing you would find is a terms of use, but if you read it prior to the submission of the profile, you would lose all that you’ve done.

Here is another letdown the way I see it. It is mentioned in the site’s TOS that each profile and photo becomes the site’s copyright, which the site can use as it deems appropriate. Many dating sites simply shrug off this clause, or permit a user to decide if he or she wants his or her photos to be used in any marketing endeavor. If you go to the site, you would then see that, unlike many other dating websites, there are many profiles without pictures. Should we wonder why? I sure hope that this was intentional on the webmasters’ side and not an oversight. At least they could then justify it as a sort of a statement.

The site has its standard offerings. It has search possibilities, forums, chatting, instant messaging, friend list, winks, galleries, and the ability to block users from sending you messages. Special features are present such as event calendars, restore/backup functions, and even Google maps.

Shagpal.com also has an Adult Questionnaire for the members. Covered by this section are Sexual Activities, Fantasies, Sexual Accessories (the kind of sex toys you love, for example), Physical Stuff (for example, your favorite attire in the evening). At the very least, this is something I do not see in all adult dating sites.

If you are fond of reading, then you would be at least glad to know that this site has a section devoted to articles. As of the last time I checked it out, here are two of the titles: “Anal Sex: how to give women incredible orgasms” and “Make Her Horny” (10 easy tricks), which are very interesting topics. If the managers of the site would put pictures along with the articles, it would add sophistication to the pages, not to mention that it would be more fun to go through.

Before you take out your money to join the site, read the site’s FAQ page first. It should give you crucial bits of knowledge that would be useful in terms of navigation and functions.

Does one have to be a member to stay in the site? Non-paying members would be able to search for members, upload just one photo, and search results. Those who have Silver membership would be able to upload 5 pictures, email other members, view others’ pictures, get event management privileges, and “wink” at other members, just to name a few. If you are a Gold member, then you take all the slices of the cake: you could upload up to 20 photos, upload vids, do a hotlist, ban some users, save a profile, send instant messages, and manage blogs.

In the members home page, you get all of the following data: expiration of membership, days left until the expiration, new messages (number), number of views on one’s profile, number of winks received, and members online. All of these are updated since the person’s last log-in.

What then is the bottom line that I’m gonna give? Warts and all, I still say that going to the site is not bad. After all, the site is technically a free dating place, although members do get a lot of privileges. Let us just pray that the shortcomings mentioned are soon.

Quick Summary:

Hookup potential: 4/5 Features: 4/5 Design: 3/5 Content: 4.5/5

• Some restrictions in place for free members
• Lots of options for communicating with other members
• Good incentives for VIP upgrades

The Full Story:

SexyAds.com is not exactly a new site, as it was first set up in 1997, but the fact is that it has changed significantly since it first went live. The first notable addition was the inclusion of voice ads in the profiles. These are now given free to all customers based in the US while those outside this country have to pay international dialing rates (with no extra charges coming from the site). Another significant feature is that some limits have been imposed on the site’s free members in terms of their ability to access profiles of the site’s members. Non-paying members can view only 12 other profiles every 24 hours.

SexyAds.com is an adult dating website that is good both for seeking hookups and for just meeting new friends. It has always been my opinion that for a dating site to succeed its contact options have to be direct and fast. This site has internal private mail, and a feature called “send someone a tickle” which I think is their online equivalent of flirting. While I personally do not find this feature cute, I am sure that many others would.

Besides the usual chat rooms, the site also offers voice-chat and the ability to “private call.” The voice-chat is integrated with their IM interface, and is really easy to use.

Are you fond of participating and reading forums? SexyAds has them, and the forums cover many hot topics. There is even a part of the site where paying subscribers can submit narrations of their sexual experiences. Also, I found out that SexyAds.com provide tips regarding dating and sex. There is a new feature called the Nictic which allow you to put a customized bar in your computer’s desktop. This toolbar alerts you when other members of your choosing are logging into the site.

We all know that dating sites like this have regular “free” members and that there are “special” privileged groups. The VIPs of this site get prioritized in terms of search results and Customer Service. Also, adult-themed movie downloads are available to paying members. I, for one, am always happy to get this kind of content. It gives me something to do when I want to be on the site, but “disconnected” from fellow members.

Guests of SexyAds.com will find a large database with categories on interests. This site addresses the problem that majority of online dating sites perennially face — the presence of fake profiles. SexyAds.com ascertains if a member is bogus or not by having the member upload a photo with the phrase “sexyads” on his/her body. This lets other site members be assured that the profile owner is a real person. This is certainly a unique feature that will definitely attract people who are after real connections.

Non-paying members can enjoy the site too. If you decide not to get membership, you can respond to VIPs, upload photos, search/browse, and even get access to the site’s video chat (although access is limited to only one hour each day). The site’s chat rooms are classified into Adult or Non Adult. I really like the large amount of content on the site, but the site’s webmasters could use more organization in the layout. The left side of the pages is too “heavy” and can appear cluttered. I think the people running SexyAds.com could afford to get rid of a few features, actually.

As a new member, the chat room is the quickest route to getting known. It is not surprising that the many chat rooms of the site are favorites of many members. If you want to see people in the area before paying for membership, this is possible. If you are a constant traveler, then this site is a good one. I have met several SexyAds.com members in countries where I’ve gone to.

As a member, if you want webcams or emails as your principal form of communication, then it’s a go. The deciding factor is how daring or how conservative you wish to be. The site has all the tools that you need to be able to correspond with members. All you need to do is make use of them.

What then is the bottom line? The site is recommended particularly to first-timers in the online dating world. While I do not mean to bash the new entrants, there is always something comforting with veteran sites, of which SexyAds.com is one. Check out SexyAds.com and discover a world of pleasure!