Feeling frustrated watching your community struggle to make meaningful connections? You know the pain of seeing promising partnerships slip through the cracks with dead-end networking conversations.
You're not alone. In fact, 99% of traditional networking is pretty much a waste of time.
But what if you could play matchmaker and facilitate real interactions and provide tangible value within your network? That's where LoftOS comes in.
We've supercharged our intelligent business matchmaking system to empower you to create tailored connections effortlessly.
In this piece, we'll show you how LoftOS is completely customizable, allowing you to handpick ideal matches for your community based on the exact criteria that matter most to your business.
No coding required, just pure efficiency.
With LoftOS you're in control. Define your preferences, tweak weightings, and nurture connections at your own pace.
And we want to tell you all about our latest update.
The Flexible Business Matchmaking Foundation: LoftOS No-Code Configurability
True networking mastery requires more than just basic filters - it's about making genuine connections that click on a deeper level. That's where LoftOS truly shines with its unmatched flexibility for tailored business matchmaking.
Right out of the box, our no-code platform comes set up with pre-built modules for common needs like Offers, Requests, Events, and more. But don't stop there - LoftOS allows you to easily build additional custom modules matched to your unique needs and goals.
Yes, it's all powered by our integrated no-code tools. Let’s see how that looks.
What Powers LoftOS Business Matchmaking?
Within each module, you'll find databases for storing specific data types. Not only can you customize these databases with access controls and filters, but you can define your own user types with distinct sections and attributes to capture the data points you need.
For example, if you are a program manager running a startup accelerator program you could easily define custom user types like "Mentors", “Founders”, “Investors” or "Rising Stars" with enriched specific section and attributes collecting information that genuinely matter such as:
- Amount of customers
- Skills
- Credentials
- Languages spoken
- Certificationns
- Pitch deck
In the backend, platforms admins can decide whether this attribute is a Free-text, Multi-Choice, Linear Scale, File Upload, etc…for capturing nuanced details that lead to meaningful matches down the road.
The options are limitless.
But we don't stop there.
LoftOS connects those rich user profiles with fully tailored onboarding journeys. New members, defined by the user types created before, are guided to provide all the right info upfront, setting them up for success from day one.
It's a holistic approach to business matchmaking - first understanding your distinct audience segments, then continually enhancing matches as your community's needs evolve.
Oh…and that's just scratching the surface of LoftOS's customizability.
This unparalleled flexibility is baked into our entire platform DNA. When it comes to crafting the ideal networking experience, you're empowered to design it all in a code-free, user-friendly environment that we’ll tell you below.
How LoftOS Matchmaking Works
Creating tailored matches is as easy as 1-2-3-4. Our intuitive four-step flow empowers you to facilitate any kind of strategic connection - from pairing students with mentors to matching investors with startups.
It's business matchmaking elevated to an art form. Let’s see how it looks.
Step 1: Connect the user types you want to match. For example, let's say you're building a university innovation platform. You'd simply select the "Student" and "Coach" types you previously defined, and LoftOS automatically knows exactly which audiences to match.
Step 2: Create your match "recipe" by pairing up relevant attributes from each user type. Maybe Students have an attribute for a section entitled "What I'm Looking For?" with options like coaching, mentorship, co-founders. Match that against Coaches' section "What I Offer" choices like leadership training or consulting. The possibilities are limitless.
Step 3: Set any additional conditions for an ideal match. Looking for local coaches only? Or Students with specific expertise? Just toggle those preferences to filter suggestions.
Step 4: Finalize by adjusting the match quality threshold and to maximum suggestions a user will receive after the matching is set up. For example, Admins can set a 90% quality minimum that ensures a great company matchmaking, while capping at 3 suggestions prevents overwhelming your users.
And that's it! Your intelligent matchmaking is now live, ready to connect members with their most compatible counterparts.
You Have The Power To Create Anything You Dream of
But what truly sets LoftOS apart is the boundless flexibility to craft your own unique matching experience from scratch. From investors and entrepreneurs to jobseekers and employers.
Think:
- Real estate agents matching properties to buyers
- Companies matched with relevant support consultants
- Accommodation seekers paired with ideal room/flatmate options
- Buyers automatically matched to compatible sellers
- Dating/friendship connections based on shared interests and values
LoftOS hands you the reins to bring your wildest matchmaking vision to life. And we take it a step further by naturally bridging this process to your custom Onboarding journeys.
From the moment a new user signs up, you can prompt them to provide all the critical insights that will unlock top level matching - from core traits and preferences down to niche requirements.
LoftOS combines intelligent business matchmaking algorithms with human-centered onboarding to ensure your members are paired with ideal counterparts from day one.
Matchmaking your way: Handpick Your Matches
But what if you want to take networking into your own hands?
Beyond smart automated matching capabilities, we empower you to take full control as the master matchmaker. With intuitive overrides, you get to handpick any connections you prefer.
Spotted two members who would be a powerful partnership?
As platform admin, you can simply boost that suggested match to 100% compatibility with a few clicks. Or if our system surfaces an unwanted lukewarm suggestion, you can hide or bump it down entirely. This granular control means your members only see the most viable introductions.
The choice is yours to curate only the most promising pairings for your community.
So let's say you've identified a prime consultant for a governmental project opportunity. With handpicked matches, you can directly initiate that connection, overriding the system match to a 100% compatibility rating.
Prefer to go totally manual at times?
You can also toggle to display only your personal handpicked matches temporarily. It's the perfect blend of automated efficiency and human curation. You remain the networking authority, while our technology simplifies the heavy lifting.
Getting Started: Your Roadmap to Better Business Matchmaking
Behind every great partnership is a well-engineered journey, getting the right people in the right networking stream. But you're wondering how to actually get started, right?
Here's how that journey begins for you:
First, head over to our free platform templates and choose the use case that best fits your matchmaking needs. Entrepreneurship hub? Community network? We've got a template to kickstart your growth.
From there, you'll define the core modules for your platform and within the attributes that capture your members' must-have details.
Then ask yourself, “What are the key traits you need to facilitate networking?” Make those traits your matching data points by building out dedicated sections. Not sure how? Check out our guide on launching a tailored platform 10x faster.
Once that's done, navigating to the matchmaking settings is easy - just head to the admin panel, scroll down to "Other" and click on ‘Matchmaking’.
Told you it was simple.
But let's be honest, matchmaking is still a complex game.
So if you'd rather get professional guidance in making this a success, we've got our experts ready to hop on a call and co-pilot you to success. Book a 30 minute free call with our team, it's matching time!
