Frequently Asked Questions
What if the website does not appear properly (if the text is not aligned properly, etc.)?
As a parent, how will I know if my progeny is okay with me using ProgenyMatch?
What if
you have more than one progeny
Parent, Progeny and Match Profiles
How can I communication with the parents of prospective matches for my progeny?
Can I still use this site if I what if I want to matchmake for someone, but I am not a parent?
Note: ProgenyMatch is designed
for adult-children that are generally of post college age.
What if the website
does not appear properly (if the text is not aligned properly, etc.)?
It could be that you do not have the latest version of your Internet web browser loaded on your computer. See the links at the bottom of the homepage to get the latest version of Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
As a parent, how will
I know if my progeny is okay with me using ProgenyMatch?
Some parents may choose to get permission from their son or daughter before registering with ProgenyMatch, while other parents may choose to take the bull by the horns directly without saying a word. Either way, registering with ProgenyMatch is no different than asking a friend of yours if their daughter would like to meet your son. So the real question is: Will your son or daughter allow themselves to be set up on a blind date by you (their parents)? If the answer is YES (whether you ask them in advance or not), then ProgenyMatch will provide you with a large pool of possible matches to choose from which will substantially increase your odds of successful matchmaking.
Keep in mind that your progeny does not have to know that you are using ProgenyMatch... you can always say that you met some new friends who have a lovely son or daughter your progeny should meet. You can then email your progeny photos of the prospective match. If the photo is well received on both sides then you can congratulate yourself on a job well done. (Note: You can right click on any of the photos on ProgenyMatch, select "Save Image As...", then save the image on your desktop(give the file a name), and then email the picture as an attachment to your progeny.)
Nowadays, it is commonly accepted that parents are involved in their sons and daughters lives... even after they are married with kids of their own. The technology boom has enabled family members to stay in close contact more readily than ever before and as such parents are involved (whether they want to be or not) in many of the decisions and challenges that confront their progeny. Matchmaking is an age-old practice and now ProgenyMatch is bringing it to the Internet!
See the following article in the New York Times on Matchmaking:http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/27/fashion/27parents.html
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What if
you have more than one progeny?
o You will need to create separate accounts for each progeny. You can use the same email for each account though. If you forget your username or password for either account, click the forget password link on the homepage and an email will be sent to you for all of your accounts and each password will be reset.
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Parent,
Progeny and Match Profiles
o It is not necessary to make a selection for each field. The few required fields are denoted with a red asterisk. Focus on those criteria that are important to you
o The information that you select will appear on the profile page and will be viewable by other parents seeking a match for their progeny
o If a category is unimportant to you or your progeny, leave it blank (i.e. religion or tattoos) and it will not appear on your profile when other parents view it
o Progeny Description Suggestions
• Be as thoughtful and complimentary as you would be when speaking to another parent about your progeny, and as always try not to brag
• Emphasize their strongest character traits
o Family Description Suggestions
• Mention the number of years you have been married
• Write about your favorite things to do as a family
• Discuss your respective careers
o Match Description Suggestions
• Emphasize the most important characteristics of the ideal match for your progeny; if religion or ability to ski is important, then say so
• Keep in mind that what you want may be different from what your progeny wants, so bear that in mind if you want to increase your odds of making a successful match
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Photos
o In the digital age, it is all too easy to email a picture. As such, you will not likely have success as a matchmaker if you do not upload a photo. And on that note may we suggest that you upload several photos.
o If you do not have any digital pictures on your computer, you can select a good print and have it digitized at any local photo store and put on a CD or a memory stick and then upload it to your computer.
» When searching the ProgenyMatch database for prospective matches, remember to keep in mind those things that you think/know will be important to your progeny
» Basic Search: This allows you to do a broad based search (based on location and age range) and will return the most search results. You can click on the pictures on the search results page to view the full profile for each prospective match.
» Advanced Search: In addition to inputting the basic search criteria regarding location and age, the advanced search allows you to more specifically target what you are looking for in a prospective match for your progeny. For example, you can narrow your search by faith by checking the box that corresponds with a specific faith. Furthermore, you can do a keyword search for "Orthodox" or "Catholic" if you want to be even more specific.
How can I communicate
with the parents of prospective matches for my progeny?
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Sometimes in life things can be as simple as
just saying "Hi". Fortunately, it is
that simple on ProgenyMatch. When you
have found a prospective match, you can click on the: 
icon on the profile view page.
This will send a notification to the parents
of the prospective match letting them know that you are interested in their
progeny.If the interest is mutual, they
can return the "Hi" and/or send an email to you.
If they return the "Hi" then the ball is in
your court and it is time to send them an email (see next bullet). Rest assured, your contact information will be protected by
ProgenyMatch; the only way they will be able to get in contact with you
personally is if you provide them with your personal contact information.
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If you are feeling very positive about the match
then, instead of just saying "Hi" you can send an email by clicking the 
icon on
the profile view page. In terms of what
to write to the other parents, we suggest that you tell them generally what you
like about their progeny and family (it is quite alright to be complimentary
here, as you know all too well that parents love that) and comment on the one
or two specific things that sparked your interest. Don't be afraid of rejection here, after all
ProgenyMatch (as with many things on the Internet) is anonymous.
» Once you have established a mutual interest with the parents, oftentimes the next step is for the parents to email a photo of the prospective match to their progeny to share with them the many positive attributes of this person. It is perfectly appropriate to offer gentle encouragement at this point. However, some parents may wish to have a phone conversation or to even meet in person before getting their progeny involved; this is entirely up to you as the parent.
Can I still use this
site if I want to matchmake for someone, but I am not a parent?
» Yes! Even though ProgenyMatch is primarily for matchmaking parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, cousins, friends, personal users should feel free to use the site. In the description of parents section you can describe your relationship with the person for whom you are matchmaking.