Ben
Ben is one of the best Dating Experts I've ever met and one of the few who cracked the algorithm of online dating. Every week, Ben publishes new articles on ROAST, helping 20M+ people to get more matches, dates, and find the one!
Latest articles
How the Tinder Algorithm Works: What Tinder Confirms and What to Ignore
A source-backed guide to the Tinder algorithm: no Elo, why activity matters, how preferences and profile content affect recommendations, and what myths to avoid.
Tinder ELO: What Happened to the Old Score and What Matters Now
Tinder says it no longer relies on Elo. Learn what the old Tinder ELO idea meant, what Tinder says its matching system considers now, and what you can actually improve.
Dry Texting: Meaning, Examples, and How to Fix a Flat Conversation
Dry texting means short, low-effort replies that stall a conversation. Learn examples, why people do it, how to stop, and how to respond.
Can You Send Pictures on Tinder? What Works in Chat
Can you send pictures on Tinder? Learn what Tinder chat supports, safer alternatives, when to move off the app, and what not to send.
Tinder Coins: What Happened to Tinder's In-App Currency?
Tinder Coins was a planned in-app currency tested in some markets, then pulled back in 2022. Here is what it was, what it was meant to buy, and why it matters now.
Tinder Vibes: What It Was, How It Worked, and What to Use Now
Tinder Vibes explained: how the prompt event worked, why availability may vary, what Vibes answers showed, and how to use similar profile prompts today.
Swipe Left or Right on Tinder: Meaning, Matches, and Strategy
Swipe left or right on Tinder explained: what each swipe means, how matches work, whether you can undo a swipe, and how to swipe without hurting your results.
Tinder Bio: How to Write One, Examples, and Mistakes to Avoid
Write a better Tinder bio with a simple formula, short examples, funny examples, direct examples, profile-field tips, and mistakes to avoid.
Tinder Shadowban: Signs, Official Restrictions, and What to Do
Worried about a Tinder shadowban? Learn which signs are not proof, what official restrictions can hide your profile, and the safest troubleshooting steps.
Best Hookup Sites: Adult, Casual, and Personals Options
Compare hookup sites for adult personals, kink community, casual dating, LGBTQ+ dating, privacy, scam risk, and safer meetups.
Tinder Reset Guide: Safe Ways to Refresh or Delete Your Account
A safe Tinder reset guide: when to refresh your profile, when to delete your account, what the 90-day retention window means, and what not to do.
Best Tinder Bios: Examples That Make Messaging Easier
Use these Tinder bio examples and rewrite formulas to write a short, specific profile that gives matches an easy reason to message.
55 Good Morning Texts for Your Crush: Cute, Flirty, Safe
Send a good morning text to your crush without sounding too intense. Use these 55 cute, funny, flirty, and low-pressure examples.
Tinder Unban Guide: How Appeals Work and What Not to Do
Tinder unban guide based on official appeal rules: who can appeal, how to submit, what outcomes mean, subscription caveats, and what not to do.
Best Tinder Conversation Starters: Examples That Feel Natural
Use better Tinder conversation starters with profile-specific examples, fallback openers, follow-up lines, and mistakes to avoid.
Tinder Super Like: What It Means, How It Works, and When to Use It
Tinder Super Like explained: what the blue star does, who can see it, Gold and Platinum weekly Super Likes, First Impressions, and when it is worth using.
Tinder Boost: What It Does, How to Use It, and When to Try One
Tinder Boost puts your profile among top local profiles for 30 minutes. Learn how to activate one, buy more, and use Boost without expecting guaranteed matches.
Tinder Plus vs Gold vs Platinum: Which Subscription Is Worth It?
Compare Tinder Plus, Gold, and Platinum by features, price caveats, Priority Likes, First Impressions, and which tier is worth paying for.
No Dates on Tinder? Diagnose the Problem and Fix the Funnel
Not getting dates on Tinder? Learn how to diagnose whether the issue is visibility, photos, bio, matches, messages, or asking out too late.
No Matches on Tinder? Fix the Real Bottleneck
No matches on Tinder? Diagnose weak photos, missing profile fields, low activity, bad swipe patterns, narrow settings, app issues, and paid-feature limits.
Is Tinder Gold Worth It? Features, Tradeoffs, and Who Should Pay
Tinder Gold adds See Who Likes You, weekly Super Likes, a monthly Boost on eligible plans, and Plus features. Learn when it is worth paying for and when to skip it.
How to Unmatch on Tinder: What Happens and Can You Undo It?
Learn how to unmatch on Tinder, what happens to the chat, whether the other person is notified, whether you can undo it, and when to report instead.
Best Hinge Prompt Answers: Examples You Can Make Your Own
Use these Hinge prompt answer examples for lifestyle, values, humor, first-date hooks, and relationship intent without sounding copied.
Best Tinder Openers: Examples That Start Real Conversations
Use these Tinder openers by situation: profile-specific, funny, cute, flirty, direct, playful, sparse-profile, and first-date transition lines.