Asking here because you guys tend to give more honest answers than most places online. I started being way more specific in my location settings and match quality improved noticeably.
Profile photos with good lighting and genuine smiles outperform everything else. That's just the reality. Friday nights are prime time — most platforms see a surge in activity after 9 PM so timing really does matter.
Premium features on most sites are genuinely not worth it unless you're in a very active metro area.