Using the POF Search tool is a wonderful way to find potential members for dating on Plenty Of Fish. Looking for love has never been easier. With the wide array of search filters you can really narrow down and find exactly who you are looking for. Sure you will get emails from different people, but are they really what you are looking for? Experimenting with the POF Search functions to filter out people you may or may not like to meet is an effective way to use online dating. To use the full capabilities of the search tool you need to have a Plenty Of Fish login. Once you are signed in, you are ready to explore the Plenty Of Fish search functions to query your perfect match!

At the top of the screen on Plenty Of Fish, you will see a variety of links. You are looking for the search button. Once you find it, go ahead and click it.

There are 4 different types of searches you will be able to use. Basic, advanced search, username search and distance. By default you will be placed in to the basic search. Lets explore this option first.

POF Basic Search

The basic search option will let you filter out different people by using different parameters. These are in most cases the things people look for when seeking someone for online dating. You can sort by gender and select an age range. You can also select not to view profiles without a photo. Most people using online dating want to see pictures. The next two fields are intention and body type. Education level, ethnicity and country are next on the list of search criteria. After selecting  country, lists of states or provinces will appear to narrow things down even further. You can type in the city you want to filter through as well. If you happen to use the dating website in the United States, POF Australia, POF Canada or POF UK you can also search by zip code or postal code. You can select a range of miles away from that zip code or city you are willing to explore. The last option is to sort by either last visit or by who is new. All you have to do after that is click the search button and start browsing.

POF Advanced Search

The POF advanced search works identical to the basic search, only with more options. The advanced search will literally perform a query based on every possible field other members have entered in their own profile. So for example if you are a Gemini and only want to date a Leo, you can even sort by astrological sign. If you do not have children and prefer your partner does not either, that too is searchable. Looking for a drinking buddy? You can even find people who drink. The combinations are almost limitless. If you find someone you are interested in, send them an email in their POF inbox. You never know what may come about.

POF Username Search

To use the username search, click the tab that has that label. You will only find one form field here and it is one you can type in. If you know the exact username of the member you are looking for you can enter it here. Their profile will come up. If you only know part of their username, you can search for the part you know and the POF search will give you results of men and women with similar user names.

Sorting By Distance

When you are signed in to POF you can also sort users by distance. All you have to do is click on the distance tab under search. This will sort members who are close by you based on the information you filed out when you created your POF account. So if you want to use this section, make sure you have entered the right information in your own profile.

Final Thoughts On The POF Search Engine

Searching through online dating profiles is nothing new. Every major dating site has these capabilities. A lot of them search differently though. The OKcupid search for example has different options then the POF search has and vice versa. The POF search engine is simple, but effective. If you really want to give your online dating a boost then start using the search feature. Make sure all of your profile information is filled out correctly just in case someone out there looking for love is searching for you!

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