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How Connections Work

ELITORO offers two distinct ways to connect with other members. Understanding both paths helps you make the most of the platform.

Two Connection Paths​

1. Connection Suggestions​

ELITORO's team identifies potential connections for you based on:

  • Mutual interests and goals
  • Complementary expertise
  • Geographic and language compatibility
  • Potential synergies

These suggestions appear in your Connection Suggestions section.

2. Connection Requests​

You can proactively seek connections by submitting a request describing:

  • The area or problem you need help with
  • Your motivation and context
  • Your specific goals

ELITORO finds up to 3 matching profiles for you to choose from.

The Connection Process​

Both paths follow a similar process:

Discovery → Acceptance → Meeting → Rating → Match

Step 1: Discovery​

  • Suggestions: Appear in your Pending tab
  • Requests: You describe what you're looking for, or receive requests from others

Step 2: Acceptance​

Both parties must accept the connection:

  • Review the other person's profile
  • Decide to accept or decline
  • Mutual acceptance required to proceed

Step 3: Meeting​

Once both accept:

  • Schedule a one-hour video meeting
  • Use the calendar to find mutual availability
  • Meet via Zoom video call

Step 4: Rating​

After the meeting:

  • Rate the other person (quality and value)
  • Both ratings are required
  • Ratings are confidential

Step 5: Match​

If both parties "like" each other after the meeting:

  • A match is created
  • Contact information is exchanged
  • You can maintain the relationship

Comparison: Suggestions vs. Requests​

AspectSuggestionsRequests
Initiated byELITOROYou
CostFreeUses 1 monthly credit
Profiles shown1 at a timeUp to 3 options
SelectionAccept or declineChoose from matches
FrequencyVaries5 per month limit

Important Terms​

Partial Names​

Before a meeting, you only see partial names (e.g., "John S.") to protect privacy. Full names are revealed after matching.

Contact Price​

Some members charge for connection requests. This price is shown upfront and paid when you select that person for a meeting.

Response Windows​

  • Suggestions: No strict deadline, but timely response is encouraged
  • Received requests: 48-hour response window before moving to the next profile

What Information You See​

Before Accepting​

  • Partial name
  • Profile photo
  • Headline and bio
  • Expertise and interests
  • Goals and what they can bring
  • Ratings and badges
  • Locations

After Matching​

  • Full name
  • Contact information (based on their privacy settings)
  • Everything visible before

Next Steps​

Learn more about each connection type: