HSV Singles Review December 2021

Registration was quite challenging at HSV Singles. No, it was not because the process was complicated; it was because there seems to be a lot of registration forms.

Since Facebook registration was not offered, we settled for signing up directly. The form that greets users right at the homepage was quite useless. Yes, we were able to select our preference, input our nominated password and email, and hit sign up now. What we weren’t prepared for was when we were redirected back to the homepage, and into the same form we just filled out.

We decided to select the “Log In” button located on the upper right portion of the home. This redirected us to a different landing page where another form awaits. 

This time, we weren’t asked to input data one-by-one. The singular form asked us to provide our email address, preferred username, nominated password, birth date, orientation and preference (man looking for a woman or a woman looking for a man), and our location. The last detail was geotagged according to our IP address. Then, we clicked “Create Account.”

Our first sign up attempt using this form was not successful. We did not receive any verification email; when we tried to log in, HSV Singles claimed that the email we used was not part of their user base.

We tried signing up again, this time using the links “Search Members” and “Browse Members.” When these links still did not help us sign up, we went back to the second registration form we filled out. This time around, we were successful.

Some advice to register with ease:

• Try to clear your cookies around the period of your registration attempt.
• Use letters in lowercase and basic punctuations for both your username and password. Fancy stylizations and unique characters may not be recognized or accepted by HSV Singles.

Once you’re in, the website will ask you to customize your profile immediately. Details such as your physique, marital and parental status, your hobbies, views, personality, and ideal type will be asked. 

Take note that this process may be skippable, but we highly recommend you finish your profile in one go. 

The moderators of HSV Singles routinely and rigorously check new accounts. Given the sensitivity and clamor for privacy, the team won’t hesitate to suspend suspicious and empty profiles to stop potential frauds. 

We already shared how grueling the signup process can be. Given a choice between completing the profile and registering again, we will always pick the former. Also, a packed profile gets more attention as every detail of it will pique a member’s interest.

Standard members can get by if they’re only up for browsing and a few chats here and there. The meat of the communication functions at HSV Singles, however, requires members to upgrade to a paid subscription. 

Below are the functions free and non-paying members can enjoy:

• Add to Favorites

This free feature allows members to add any member that caught their eye in their favorites list. That way, you lessened the risk of missing out only because you forgot their username after browsing.

• Rapid Match

1. Another function that is a free-for-all is the Rapid Match—HSV Singles’ version of the infamous swipe feature. In this version, the member views profiles one-by-one and decides if they like what they’re seeing or not. 

• Flirt

Show a member you’re interested by sending a Flirt their way. This wordless interaction is available for both standard and premium members. The catch is that free members will only be given 30 Flirts. Once they reached their quota, they will be prompted to upgrade their membership.

• Instant Messaging (IM)

HSV Singles also offers an in-app chat function called the Instant Messaging or IM. Once a member is online via IM, it gets easy to interact and bond. Although paying members are the only ones allowed to initiate an IM, standard members will be delighted to know that they can respond to IM requests.

• Email

It’s not feasible to remain online all the time, and this is why the email function was built. Even when a member’s logged off, you can still contact them. Note that only paying members are granted access to this function.

• Chat Rooms

If you joined HSV Singles in search of a fun and supportive network, the chat rooms are good places to start with. This paid function allows you to touch base with several people at once.

To freely and fully interact at HSV Singles, it seems like your standard account won’t make the cut. Upgrading to a paid membership allows you more interactions, chances, and bang for your buck.

The HSV Singles member profile was one of the most detailed we’ve ever seen on a dating site. Given the moderator’s immediate suspension of suspicious accounts, most of the members seemed to learn their lesson and buffed up their profiles.

Reminiscent of old social media platforms, the profiles at HSV Singles are nicely sectioned using blocks. There are ten blocks in total; reading the entirety of a user’s profile will help you form a solid impression of the person. 

The first section is a shortcut. Your username and primary photo are prominently displayed here. Right below your details are buttons that will help you communicate: “Message”, “Flirt”, “Ask If H/She’s Interested”, and "Add to Favorites.” You can also report or block a member in this section.

The rest of the member’s profile will include details like the member’s necessary information, physique, professional status, personality, views, and hobbies. It will also have a section dedicated to what the member is looking for at HSV Singles. A separate tab leads you to the other photos uploaded by the member.