Dating X FAQ: Matchmaking Costs, Profile Help & Choosing the Right Service

How do I choose the best dating app for my relationship goals?

Apps like Match, Bumble, and Hinge are built for fast swiping decisions, not for finding a serious partner. If you're newly single, divorced, or re-entering the dating world and want a real relationship, it's worth working with someone who treats your dating life as intentionally as you'd treat buying a house. At Dating X, sisters Jolene Beaton and Celine Ikeler bring 18 years of matchmaking and dating-coaching experience to figuring out which approach (app-based coaching, full profile management, or one-on-one matchmaking) fits your goals.

What are the benefits of hiring a professional to manage my online dating profile?

Most people get swiped on in seconds, based on how a profile feels. Dating X's Full App Takeover hands your online dating presence to a Digital Matchmaker: profile analysis and optimization, professional photo selection (with vetted local photographers), personalized message and prompt writing, weekly profile monitoring, and date setting with pre-meeting phone calls for safety. It removes the guesswork and swiping fatigue, and positions your profile to attract people who actually match what you want.

Curious how this could work for you? Schedule a conversation with Celine to ask questions and get to know how Dating X works.

What should I include in my dating profile to stand out?

Photos come first, so we start there: choosing which to use and arranging new ones with vetted photographers when needed, so they look natural rather than staged. Your prompts and messages should sound like you, not a template. The Platinum Profile Makeover includes a 120-minute private consultation, a photoshoot, and two coaching sessions, with your revised profile delivered within 48 hours of the consultation or completed photoshoot.

How much does professional matchmaking cost?

Dating X publishes real pricing. Personalized Matchmaking, the 6-month one-on-one program with Celine, starts at $100. The Full App Takeover, a 3-month program where a Digital Matchmaker manages your online dating presence, is $7,500. The Platinum Profile Makeover is $1,000. A Social Media Spotlight video introduction is $350. The right fit depends on how much hands-on help you want, so the next step is a Zoom consultation.

What is personalized matchmaking and how does it work?

Personalized Matchmaking is a 6-month, intention-driven program for people genuinely ready to meet someone. You work one-on-one with Celine, who blends traditional matchmaking with mindfulness and empathic intention, taking time to understand what you value before considering who might be right for you. You receive six curated, personally chosen matches (never algorithm-generated), a professional photo session, and a debrief after each introduction about what it taught you.

Can someone help me write my dating bio and choose photos?

Yes. The Platinum Profile Makeover ($1,000) is built for exactly this: a 120-minute consultation, a professional photoshoot, and two coaching sessions, with a finished profile delivered within 48 hours. It includes direct text access to Jolene and Celine for real-time help, like crafting an opener or navigating a tricky conversation. For ongoing help, the Full App Takeover ($7,500, 3 months) covers message and prompt writing plus photo selection as part of full profile management.

How do I find a matchmaker for a serious relationship?

Look for someone who works with you individually rather than running you through an algorithm, and who has real relationship experience. Jolene Beaton has 18 years of experience as a matchmaker, dating coach, and author, holds an MS in Psychology, and has advanced training in premarital and domestic violence counseling. Her sister Celine Ikeler is Dating X's Digital Matchmaker. Together they founded Dating X in October 2024.

How can I schedule a consultation with Dating X?

You can book on the Services page at datingx.co/services-store: scroll to "Begin the Conversation" and use the Book a Zoom Call form. Jolene and Celine will follow up to schedule your consultation and help you decide whether Personalized Matchmaking, the Full App Takeover, or the Platinum Profile Makeover fits what you need.

Ready to explore matchmaking, or just want to learn how it works? Schedule a conversation with Celine. There is no pressure, just a real conversation about what you are looking for.