As a late 20’s single who is still in the פרשה of שידוכים, I can say the following:
1. I admit to have been more picky that needed.
2. I have been told that because of my B”T background, some parents were skeptical of me dating their daughters.
3. I was told that I’d find better learning and dating opportunities in Israel.
4. Paying for a dating site means nothing since you have no way of knowing if you’ll actually get anywhere. Having a resume/profile is good enough.
5. Some שדכנים don’t understand basic, human compatibility.
*Remember that it’s all from Hashem.