HoneyGain is one of the most popular dating websites among Nigerians looking for love. The site promotes itself as the ‘Facebook for Africans,’ which is probably the most unique and distinguishing characteristics of the service. While the idea behind the site is sound, is it really as effective as the marketers make it out to be? We take a look.
Features
As a dating website, HoneyGain is going to rely on a lot of features to draw in members. The first and most distinguishing feature is the profile pages for users. Essentially, these are the first things a potential suitor will see when he visits the site. In the interests of full disclosure, I should mention that I’m a member of HoneyGain and have used the site to its advantage. So, any biases I may have are completely based on my own subjective experience as a member and not an attempt to promote the site or its services in any way.
The profile pages are very engaging. The vast majority of them are beautifully designed and give the impression of having been crafted by a professional. The information provided is accurate and often interesting. It’s clear that the team behind the site had a conscious effort to create a profile that will make the members truly stand out. The combination of beautiful design and useful information makes the profile pages very interactive and engaging.
A second feature of HoneyGain is its compatibility chart. This is a tool that will help members find the best possible match for them based on their location, lifestyle, and interests. For example, if you are looking for a sexy girl next door type, you can use the site’s compatibility tool to narrow your search to only the most suitable matches. Similarly, if you want someone who shares your interests in politics or world affairs, you can use the tool to find compatible matches. As a dating website, HoneyGain is going to rely on these sorts of tools to keep its members interested and engaged.
Pricing And Plans
The most obvious question to ask after taking a quick look at features is ‘Is it free?’ The short answer is ‘yes,’ at least for the time being. HoneyGain is currently offering its services for free to all new users. However, it is important to keep in mind that this is a limited-time offer. The good news is that once you are approved for membership, you will be able to enjoy all the site has to offer without any restrictions.
The layout and design of the website is slick and easy to use. The navigation is straightforward and the registration process is very intuitive. In fact, I had no trouble signing up in less than a minute. The only downside is that, after you register, you are presented with a pop-up ad that is more than a little intrusive.
Speaking of pop-up ads, one of the most annoying aspects of HoneyGain is these unsolicited ads that constantly appear in between content. These are usually for various pharmaceutical products or luxury goods. While you may be able to ignore them, others may find this kind of advertising extremely irritating. In the interests of full disclosure, I should mention that I’m familiar with the team behind the site and they do try to keep these ads as minimal as possible. However, even with all their optimization efforts, these pop-up ads still plagues the site. In the meantime, the slick design and useful functionality of the site make up for the annoyance of these ads.
As previously stated, HoneyGain is going to rely heavily on features to attract members. One of the most effective ways of encouraging members to return is by providing useful resources and tools. To that end, the site offers a money-back guarantee within sixty days of your membership. This is especially beneficial for new users who may be intimidated by the size and scope of the site. In case you decide that the site isn’t for you after all, you can request a full refund without any questions asked. This is one of the more unique and distinguishing features of the site.
Security And Privacy
One of the biggest concerns for any Internet user is security and privacy. In the case of HoneyGain, these are definitely going to be major concerns. For one thing, the site uses a third-party vendor to host its email service. That being said, it is extremely unlikely that they will offer the same level of security and privacy as the vendor provides for them. For another thing, even if they did, it is entirely possible that Google or some other search engine could take a look at what’s going on and index it. This would make everything visible to anyone searching for information on that topic. In other words, even if you keep your membership information and activities secure, there’s always the chance that someone could hack into your account and see everything.
Conclusion
In the end, I would have to say that HoneyGain is a unique and interesting service. In terms of dating websites specifically designed for Africans, there isn’t a whole lot out there. And when there is, the vast majority of them are either a complete scam or simply don’t work very well. For these reasons, I would give HoneyGain a solid 7 out of 10 for originality and usefulness.
Disclaimer: As a member of HoneyGain, I was able to take advantage of the site and its services. I wasn’t paid to write this review and I didn’t receive any kind of compensation for it. I am simply expressing my own subjective opinion and any bias that I may have. The product or service could be totally worthless and I would still give it a fair review because of how much I like the design and functionality of the site.