Afrointroductions Review | African Dating Goes Global

AfroIntroductions claims to be the leader in African dating because of its good statistics and strong member activity. And why not? The site has over 2 million uses ranging from Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, the UK, the USA, France, Madagascar, Germany, Cameroon, Nigeria, and other African countries. It claims to have more than 2,000 daily logins which looks like a conservative under-estimate.

During our testing of the site we visited the site at various times and there were never less than 1,000 users on the site. The gender proportion is 65% male users and 35% female users. A fair proportion of the male user base consists of white males seeking an Afro American partner. There are fewer premium members amongst the female profiles and they are reliant on premium member males from some of the more affluent countries making contact.

Whilst it is sometimes designated a black dating site it is perhaps more accurately depicted as multi-racial. There are a wide range of nationalities on the site looking to date African singles.

AfroIntroductions boasts that it has 264,000 active members and SimilarWeb indicates that the site has over 3.5, visitors per month led by traffic from the U.S. and France.

It is free to join AfroIntroductions. With a free account, you can search and view profiles and send emails. To receive a message and enjoy chat privileges, you have to be a paying member. The gold membership offers chat and email privileges, and the platinum membership activates video chat. Your profile appears at the top of searches with a Gold or Platinum membership.

The flexible payment options include credit card (recommended), PayPal, DragonPay (over the counter banks or e-banking), Skrill. Once your subscription expires, it will automatically renew so you can continuously enjoy the benefits of your premium membership, like uninterrupted communication with your potential matches.

If you want to stop the auto renewal, you can opt out anytime. It is advisable to do this after subscribing as it’s easy to forget and a good option is to try the site out for a month to see if the site or, more importantly, any specific member is what you are looking for.

AfroIntroductions Member Structure

AfroIntroductions Membership

1. Mobile App
The Afro Introductions Mobile App is free to download on mobile app stores. It’s available both on Google Play and Apple Store. It is very convenient to use most especially if you’re always on-the-go. The app follows the typical design of the Cupid Media site, offering the same features seen on desktop view including user activity, IM instant access, uploading photos, and browsing user profiles.

2. Search Options
While there is a basic search option, a detailed advanced option is also available, including a whole range of criteria to help you filter your preferences. You can browse through user profiles based on profile information or photos, or a combination of both. Find your perfect match by searching based on age, location, marital status, education, physical attributes, habits, and lifestyle. Premium members can access an advanced matching system to get ‘reverse matches’ and ‘mutual matches’ based on compatibility. The ‘Auto match’ creates perfect matches automatically by assessing the user profile information. You’ll also receive more accurate suggestions through AfroIntroductions automated matchmaking tools.

3. Key Features
AfroIntroductions offers both a Gold or Platinum membership. Your profile will appear at the top of search results by being a premium subscriber and video chat is available as Platinum member. The latter option is quite useful as it makes sense to chat first on the site before giving out your Skype and other messenger id’s. This African dating site openly welcomes all men and women regardless of race, nationality, and background. You don’t have to worry about complicated communication or language barriers because AfroIntroductions offers basic translation software to translate messages of different languages. The translation service is only available to Platinum members. There again, communication is so important in relationships and it’s perhaps only for the brave to commence a relationship where language translation software is a necessity. The communication tools available are email, messenger, and webcam tools. You can easily initiate contact and show interests with other members on the site. The internal mail system is free.

One of the unique features of AfroIntroductions is the video chat. Members can interact with other users through a webcam. Members can also add a voice introduction to their profile or send a private video mail to prospect dates to take online dating to the next level. By being a premium member, you can increase your profile space, add favorites, get extra search features, and show interest (click the heart icon). The ‘VIP Profile Highlighting’ gives you the benefit of ranking your profile at the top of search results. The ‘Personality Profile’ is considered an extended version of your regular profile for an in-depth profile to stand out among the rest and increase your chances of dating a black single soon. If you find ads a real nuisance, AfroIntroductions offers ad-free browsing as well as anonymous browsing to premium members. You can also take advantage of the block feature to get rid of unwanted profiles and learn from the site’s dating tips and advice.

While the design of AfroIntroductions is a bit outdated, the website is easy and convenient to use. It can be a turn off to aesthetically-sensitive millennials and tech-savvy, but beneficial and straightforward for first-time users who are not really into computer technology. While the site doesn’t bring a fresh or new recipe on the table, the mobile app is a great compliment because it makes communication quicker and more convenient.

The registration process is basic. You just need to enter your email address, age, gender, and location to create an account. You can use your Facebook account to directly link and start your online dating journey. Guests can also create a profile by writing a short description of themselves and the type of partner they’re seeking. You can add data as you wish and the required information is subdivided into “modules.”

You can arrange your photos and make sure you don’t have hidden or pending images. Just drag and drop pictures until you’re satisfied with the order, then click “Submit” to save the changes. Overall, the site is not strict with the registration process. It doesn’t require initial email verification and allows full access to features even your profile is not yet complete. Upon registration, your account will be reviewed within 24 hours.

Afrointroductions takes all the necessary steps to ensure the safety of their members. You have a peace of mind that your financial info is kept safe and secure because they have SSL encryption and Privacy Policy. Furthermore, they require specific internet browser settings and programs to work correctly. Uploaded photos undergo admin review to ensure they all comply with the appropriate photo requirements set by Afrointroductions. The face should be clearly seen, and it is not offensive. This entire investigative process takes 24 to 48 hours to complete.

You can take many steps to protect your privacy while you’re searching for your best match. Afrointroductions highly recommends using a different email address specifically for online dating. To help keep their users safe, they have a dedicated Fraud Prevention team that uses modern fraud prevention technology.

To keep your password secure, it should be at least 6 characters long and a combination of numbers, letters, and symbols. Report any member who asks for your password. By clicking on “Block User” in messages, you can block users and prevent them from contacting you. A “Block list” is found in the “Activity” menu so you can see the blocked users. There’s also an option to report another member by clicking the “Report Abuse” button in a member’s profile.

You can contact Afrointroductions via phone at:

US and Canadian Customers (toll-free number): 1-800-787-0838
UK Customers (freephone number): 0800 056 9427
Australian Customers: (07) 5571 1181
Other International Customers: +61 7 5571 1181
Fax Number: +61 7 3103 4000

Physical Address:
Cupid Media Pty Ltd
Level 5 2502 / 5 Lawson Street
Southport QLD 4215 Australia

Positives
• User-friendly format
• Many helpful features
• Free account holders can send messages
• Advanced matching system
• Good Search Tools
• Video chat facility
• Great customer service
• Active and huge user community
• Profile customization including notification and privacy settings.

Negatives
• Site attracts some scammers
• Not the best choice for local black dating
• Male members outnumber females

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AfroIntroductions attracts thousands of black singles and other ethnicities. Whether you’re seeking a partner from African decent or you’re a black single looking for a date with a different ethnicity, Afrointroductions provides a worthy option to ignite your love life. The member count is ample enough, and the member profiles are generally quite detailed.

The features are easy to use and practical. While the site does attract a few scammers, the majority of members appear well-intentioned. You can always report fake profiles and scammers to the vigilant customer service department of Cupid Media. It is still generally safe and the sheer number of members means it provides an excellent platform to meet black singles.

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