More About DateSpot Matchmaking
How Does It Work?
Create Your Account
Complete a fun questionnaire so we can understand your background, lifestyle, and preferences. This helps us identify compatibility among our members. No need to “sell yourself,” as your profile is reviewed and represented by a matchmaker who highlights your strengths when presenting you to others.
Get Your Match Review
Once your account is complete, a matchmaker reviews it to assess your match potential within our network. You’ll receive a personalized overview of your opportunities, including any free matches with Clients. If you're interested in paid matches, we'll invite you to book a Match Strategy Call.
Choose Your Matches
You choose who you’d like to meet, notifying only the matchmaker. We facilitate introductions when there is mutual interest.
Meet & Share Feedback
Connect via video or in person once there is mutual interest. We can assist with coordination if desired so things feel seamless. After your date, share feedback via a quick form so we can refine and improve future matches if needed. We also share relevant feedback from your date to create clarity.
Matchmaking Benefits
Common Goal
Clients are are ready for more than endless profile swiping
Extensive Data
To assess compatibility better than any other method
Privacy
Your profile is selectively shared to prospects; singles can't search for it
Accuracy
People are truthful because the info remains more private
Time Saving
No fake profiles, scammers, or "ghosting" after you connect
Location Expansion
Easy expansion to other areas, and knowing who is willing to relocate
The Member Experience
- Initial Match Review, Including Photos
- Eligible For Curated Introductions
- Access To Matches with Partner Clients
- Optional Background Checks
- Video in Profiles By Request
- Clarity of Interest After First Dates
Who Is Matching Me?
Your match review is performed by Carla Guarnay, founder of DateSpot and a Silicon Valley-based matchmaker with over 12 years of experience (since 2014). She is a wife, mom, and tennis and pickleball lover.
She personally oversees your initial evaluation and ensures your profile is reviewed within the DateSpot network for high-quality match opportunities. Unlike traditional services that separate sales people from matchmakers, your review and matching process are handled directly through Carla, so your guidance stays consistent from start to finish.
Specific Matchmaking Types
We effectively work with many different types of individuals. Unlike traditional matchmaking companies that focus on exclusivity and elitism, we're an inclusive program.
Here are examples of the groups we service:
- Christian singles
- Jewish singles
- Muslim singles
- LDS singles
- Spiritual singles
- LGBTQ+ singles
- U.S. singles
- Intl. dating
- Interracial dating
- Black singles
- Indian singles
- Latin singles
- Asian singles
- Divorced singles
- 50+ senior singles
- Young singles
- Monogamous dating
- Poly/ENM dating
- Affluent singles
- Cross-city dating
- Discreet dating
- Widowed singles
- Healthy/fit singles
- Remote workers
- Single parents
- Singles wanting kids
- Child-free singles
- Highly selective
How We Match Members
We are extremely thoughtful and efficient about how we match people, combining profile data, compatibility research, advanced tech, and personal intuition.
We know that most successful partnerships are within 15 years and use that as a max range. We also think your match should balance you in personality and energy.
Here is a full list of what we take into account:
- Personal TraitsAttributes like intellectually curious, kind, growth-oriented, athletic, adventurous & much more.
- EducationSimilar levels are common in couples, but we ask how important it is to you.
- Drinking habitsDrinking “socially” is too general. We break it down into five dimensions.
- Drug habitsFrequency of use & what you’re open to in a partner, even by type.
- Smoking habitsCigarette use is often a dealbreaker, so knowing this is crucial.
- Fitness levelHow frequently someone works out helps determine whether lifestyles align.
- PetsPets are a part of one's family so this needs to align well enough.
- Eating habitsAre you especially health-conscious or do you have any special diet?
- WorldviewOptimism vs. practicality, stability vs. adventure, etc.
- ValuesWhat do you prioritize in your life - independence, family time, ambition, etc.
- InterestsThere should be some overlap, and we can filter for any hobbies you love.
- Religious viewsHow do you identify, how do you practice, and how important is alignment?
- Political affiliationWhat do you identify with politically, and how important is alignment?
- Love languagesHow people show they care through the 5 Love Languages is a factor as well.
- FamilyWe can find someone family-oriented or close with their family if you prefer.
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Testimonials
"I’ve been so impressed with Carla, her team and approach. I’d recommend DateSpot to all my single friends, male and female, who are looking for a new way to meet eligible matches. Carla has developed a cool new dating 'mousetrap'!"
It was a breath of fresh air speaking with you today. You are a good egg and a hard worker! You're really changing the dating world for the better.
"My goodness, you deliver dreams... and quickly! These are all amazing people. And, none of whom I would usually see on the mainstream dating apps."
I haven't seen anything like DateSpot. It's such a cool idea. The questions they ask are interesting and I can tell they put a lot of thought into how they match people.
"I can’t recommend Carla and the DateSpot team enough. Their pool of candidates is impressive — deep and high-quality. Carla is passionate, innovative, methodical, and a pleasure to work with. She quickly understood exactly what I was looking for and recommended several high-caliber profiles in no time. I am now dating someone they introduced me to, and things are looking very promising!"
“It’s been a pleasure working with Carla and DateSpot! Carla is professional, personable and genuinely cares about finding her clients their forever person. She has a way of making her clients feel at ease and open up about what they’re really looking for in a relationship. Her creativity and use of technology also sets her apart from other matchmakers."
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Carla! I’ve known her for several years and am always impressed by her poise, knowledge, compassion, eye for detail, connections, and kind heart. DateSpot is a fantastic community of exceptional professionals looking for that special someone. If you’re looking for love, Carla can help. She has an extensive reach and is well respected amongst her peers. She truly wants people to find their partner as well as to grow throughout their journey. Thank you Carla!”
"I cannot recommend Carla highly enough as a matchmaker. I've seen a couple other services advertised online and gone on dates with their clients, and I can say with confidence that the quality of the service Carla provides is in a league far and away above the others. I felt like she not only took a great deal of care to understand me, what I'm looking for, and why -- both in the beginning and ongoing -- but also that she is insightful and talented in actually achieving that understanding."
“What a wonderful experience it is to work with Carla. Her approach to matchmaking is like a breath of fresh air. She is very well researched, and her questions require deep reflection. She does an enormous amount of homework before presenting a candidate to you. You'll see Carla goes above and beyond to prepare you and your match before a meeting. Highly recommended!”
"Carla took the time to genuinely know me as a friend prior to setting me up with someone. Luckily, soon after, the first match she sent me was a success! I am now happily married to the love of my life and couldn’t thank her enough. She officiated our wedding, and will stay a lifelong friend."
"DateSpot is easy & effective! Brilliant business model, and it really works - my first date turned out to be a way better match than Bumble or Hinge delivered in more than two years of online dating. And we're now married!"
“The Matchmaker To The Matchmakers”
We want the best for you and would like you to benefit from our experience working with hundreds of matchmaking companies and our intimate knowledge of the industry. If we think you'd be better suited to work with another matchmaking company, we're happy to refer you at any point.