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Matchmaker.com’s ‘Wait, before you go…’

Posted on September 6, 2008

Matchmakercom_logo OPW — Sep 5 — I just had a conversation with Tara. Matchmaker.com is running a SmartAgent.com live attendant that's not that live. When you leave the home page the attendant pops up to coerce potential members back. Here's how my conversation went.

Tara Says: Hey wait, don't leave! Your soul mate may be waiting inside, so just this once we'd like you to create your profile absolutely free! :)  Just Click Here.

Tara Says: Please type 'HI' or 'HELLO' in the space below to let me know you are there…

Tara Says: This is a limited time offer available through this chat only. Click Here to get access to thousands of available singles near you!

You: What does matchmaker do that is different from match.com
?

Tara Says: It is possible to find your soul mate on Matchmaker.com. Click Here, what have you got to lose?

You: HELLO

Tara Says: Hi and thanks for chatting with me… Click Here to complete your FREE registration and find the perfect person out there for you!

Tara Says: Have you read our success stories? There are so many great stories of people finding love through Matchmaker.com.

Tara Says: Register today and begin the exciting journey toward finding your true love! You can Click Here to Register Now, or I can answer any questions that you may have.

Tara Says: It's risk free, so there's nothing to lose.

Tara Says: Would you like the link back to the registration page?

Tara Says:  To enjoy this last minute offer, Click Here and fill out the page!

Tara Says:  Would you like to take advantage of this last-minute offer?

{NOTE: The seven IM's above came through in about 15 seconds.}

You: Wow you type fast Tara

Tara Says: I am just a fast typer šŸ™‚

You: How many members are on Matchmaker?

Tara Says: You are so over the bar scene, you're tired of being the third wheel, or you're ready to settle down. Whatever your reason, we're here to help.

Tara Says: Just Click Here and start today!

You: Whoa, slow down Tara, I can't read that fast.

Tara Says: Matchmaker.com has millions of high quality singles as members which means the more people we have in our database, the more chances you have to find someone special.

You: How long has matchmaker been in business?

Tara Says: Sign up right now for FREE, and in seconds you can be browsing through Matchmaker.com searching for people that you want to meet.

You: I'm considering using a Matchmaker, or just using Match.com, but came across mm, what's the best thing about mm?

Tara Says: No gimmicks, no catch… just browse through our website to see that we have millions of satisfied customers.

You: Sure, sure, but why do YOU like mm?

Tara Says: Okay great. Click Here and fill out the page in order to take advantage of this great offer.

You: What side of the light do your mushrooms grow on?

Tara Says: Why not start now? It's risk free, so there's nothing to lose…

You: My mushrooms might not like it.

Tara Says: This limited time offer may not be available tomorrow, so please Click Here and sign up today.

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2 thoughts on “Matchmaker.com’s ‘Wait, before you go…’”

  1. Unknown's avatar Fernando Ardenghi says:
    September 5, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Mark, here is other sample I saw nearly a year ago and it is still in use.
    It took me less than 3 seconds to know it was only a robot.
    http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen01ev9.jpg
    http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen02pt7.jpg
    http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen03xc2.jpg
    http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen04qm0.jpg
    Kindest Regards,
    Fernando Ardenghi.
    Buenos Aires.
    Argentina.
    ardenghifer@gmail.com

    Reply
  2. Unknown's avatar Fernando Ardenghi says:
    September 5, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Mark, here is other sample I saw nearly a year ago and it is still in use.
    It took me less than 3 seconds to know it was only a robot.
    http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen01ev9.jpg
    http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen02pt7.jpg
    http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen03xc2.jpg
    http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen04qm0.jpg
    Kindest Regards,
    Fernando Ardenghi.
    Buenos Aires.
    Argentina.
    ardenghifer@gmail.com

    Reply

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