Connecting like-minded users with common interests
This is an interactive feature on edsurfing that connects users based on mutual interests enabling like-minded people to find each other and fostering a community of socializing.
How ‘Like’ ‘Like back’ and ‘Like-minded’ status work
When you interact with someone's profile, you have the option to "Like" them by pressing the Like button. This shows you have interest in connecting with that person.
What happens next?
- After you press the Like button, the status changes to "Like-minded." The Like part of the button will appear clear, and the Minded part will appear in gray. This visual change indicates that you're waiting for a possible respond from the other person by liking you back.
- Once the other person clicks on Like Back, the button status will change again for both of you, and you'll both be marked as Like-minded, meaning you're both interested in each other and matched as two like-minded people. This creates a mutual connection, messaging will be unlocked and you can write to each other.
How can more like-minded connections promote you?
The more like-minded connections you make, the stronger your like-minded network becomes. This can benefit you in the following ways:
- Increased Visibility: Profiles with higher Like-Minded counts are prioritized in the search results for mentors or learners in specific categories. For example, a math tutor with a high Like-Minded score will appear at the top of the list when users search for a math mentor.
- Profile Attraction: It will show on your profile page that how many users have liked you, making your profile stand out to others.
Unlocking Enhanced Features with Premium:
Only premium users can see who has liked their profile. Also, premium users can like up to 20 profiles daily. This number is 5 for others.
Limits
- Withdrawal Limitation: If you decide to withdraw your Like before the other person like you back, you’ll be temporarily restricted from liking that profile again for one week. This ensures that Likes are thoughtful and intentional.
- Transparency on Profile Stats: When other users visit your profile, they’ll see your total number of the Likes you have received. Your like-minded connections, users you have liked and users who liked you and waiting for you to like back are only visible to you.