December 2008
37 posts
FriendFinder Networks Announces IPO Filing →
Online relationship network FriendFinder Networks has registered for a $460 million initial public offering. FriendFinder Networks used to be called Various, Inc. until it was acquired by…
Pitchfork’s 50 Best Albums of 2008 →
Get out that iTunes gift card, Pitchfork has selected their top picks for 2008. I just found Flying Lotus, which is spectacular for background music while working. The future of hip-hop some…
Speeddate.com Email Lacks Personality →
I received this email from Speeddate today. I am not exactly enthusiastic about meeting 52369, I prefer even numbers.
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DYI Dating →
In this interview at Dating Ad Network blog, white label dating service DIY Dating talks about UK online dating market and how it is affected by the recession, as well as about his forecast…
Loopt Now on Every U.S Carrier →
I’ve mentioned the leaders in location-based awareness, Loopt, Meetmoi and Brightkite, many times.
They are the leaders in the mobile social networking movement. Loopt has announced it is…
Facebook Growing By 600k Users A Day →
Social Networking site Facebook is entering a staggering growth period. Inside Facebook has the details.
While Facebook has been growing at around 300,000 to 400,000 active users per day for…
Thinking about Daily5, Dating Site Ambassadors →
I’m reviewing several dating site member messaging systems right now and it’s amazing to hear dating site executives say things like, “We put together a few email templates, launched, and pretty…
Tracking Dating Apps on iPhone →
Hot on the heels of the Google Analytics upgrade, Tech Crunch says Omniture Brings Real-Time Analytics To iPhone Applications. Tracking users is absolutely essential for dating sites and it’s…
Google Analytics Now Tracks Web 2.0 Content →
If your dating site or social network uses Google Analytics, you should upgrade your site with their latest code to take advantage of the new tracking features. It’s being slowly rolled out,…
Ripped From the Comments: Match.com’s Invisible... →
Pardon the Law&Order title, but there are a few comments I wanted to mention. First is regarding Match.com’s Invisible Millions. Ross Felix responded to my blog post about Match which was reposted…
TrueTracker, GPS Tracking Without the iPhone →
A sucker is born every minute.
Have an extra $389 sitting around? Protect yourself with True Tracker Pro’s GPS personal security device. Carrying this small, lightweight unit (weighs 3…
Meetmoi Launches Real-Time Location Updates →
MeetMoi has launched real-time location updates for it’s mobile dating service.
MeetMoi, the first location-based mobile dating company in the United States, today launched its new…
US and EU Dating Companies Differ →
Loïc Le Meur, Seesmic founder, talks about the lack of understanding and cultural differences between American and European entrepreneurs.
Meetic is the #1 dating site in Europe, created…
Hotornot Comes to Twitter →
It was only a matter of time. It seems that the only browsing model social networking and now social media companies have come up with are variants on HotorNot. Sigh.
The new TwitOrFit…
All Your Comments Belong to Someone Else →
Good TechCrunch overview of how Google and Facebook may win the Comment Wars. This upsets me on several levels. If we had a decent centralized comment management system I could easily link to…
Is Twitter’s Business Model Coupons? →
VentureBeat says that Twitter has made Dell $1 million in revenue.
Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) says Twitter has produced $1 million in revenue over the past year and a half through sale alerts….
Matchmakers Survey →
The Matchmaking Institute is conducting an industry survey of 2,500 industry professionals in the United States and Canada.
This survey will be published this January - and each January…
Dating Site Domains for Sale: uCute.com →
Another set of dating domains for sale. uCute.com was for a planned social network that never took off. The sale would include ucute.com, .net, .org, .us, .biz ukute.com youcute.com…
Honesty Online Identity Verification Services →
Recently I spoke with Larry Cynkin, CTO of Honesty Online, as part of the Online Dating Insider sponsor series. Honesty Online provides a verified identity credential that you can use and…
Free Match.com Subscription With TrialPay →
TrialPay is an online payment option that lets shoppers purchase their prodct bu completing one advertising offer. Shop at the Gap, get free movie tickets from Fandango. TrialPay is…
Match Copies OKCupid, Grows in November →
Match.com is slowing learning from casual dating and social networking sites. By implementing a simple feature called Daily5, Match members connected 400,000 more times than previous months.
I…
Speeddate Wins Bloggers Choice Award →
Dan Abelon wrote in to say that Speeddate has won the Blogger’s Choice in the Open Web Awards for the Dating/Romance category. Okcupid was the runner-up.
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Online Dating Links December 11, 2008 →
Major upgraded to the blog software today, let me know if anything isn’t working as expected.
Matchmaker is looking to acquire dating sites and domains. Click the link or the ad in the sidebar…
Online Dating Insider Links for December 8, 2008 →
Match Profile Pro. Undo profile writer’s block or get unstuck from the classic “I’m just as comfortable in a little black dress…” Does anyone actually pay for this anymore? Profiles are…
When is a Profile not a Profile? →
I saw this on Match over the weekend. How can a person not have a profile but still be able to communicate? Did I bookmark them when their profile was public and then they hid it?…
Online Dating Insider Links for Friday, December... →
Make your dating site more social
Google Closer to Lifestreaming
Windows Live Goes Social
eHarmony Looses Chief Scientist
Indian Dating Meta-Search
Facebook Growth around…
Dating Industry Market Size →
I am working on an online dating industry report and am looking for stats and numbers regarding the size of the US dating market. I’m in data-gathering mode and would appreciate it if you would
Is your Dating Site Ready for the Busy Season? →
Is your dating site ready for the big online dating season? I’m busy working with clients focused on making final tweaks and adjustments to their site before the traffic starts the holiday spike,…
SinglesNet Lawsuit →
‘Tis the season to sue the stockings off the online dating industry. I received this from a law firm which is looking to start a class action lawsuit against Singlesnet.
We have received…
Facebook Connect On TechCrunch →
I just left a comment on TechCrunch after signing in via Facebook. Very cool, although I have to go check the FB privacy settings to make sure TC doesn’t spam my wall. I’m installing Google…
Online Dating Insider Links December 2, 2008 →
Oodle aggregating personals
Weekly Digest of the Social Networking Space: Nov 19, 2008
Social Networks Site Usage: Visitors, Members, Page Views, and Engagement by the Numbers in 2008
Plentyoffish Offering Paid Virtual Goods →
Plentyoffish is now offering paid virtual goods. A lot of people seem to think that virtual goods/gifts on Facebook or HotOrNot aren’t a success. I’d say making over $250k a day…
Dating Sites Should Be More Like Netflix →
The New York Times has a fascinating article about Netflix, which is offering $1 million to anyone who can improve their Cinematch recommendation engine by 10%. It turns out that improving…
Toronto Dating Social →
The Toronto Dating Social Cocktail Party was held in Toronto last week. The event was sponsored by Date.com, Omnidate and Dating Ad Network. Take a look at the pics …
Match.com Redesign and New Features and UK... →
Match has gone through a pretty radical redesign. Nobody I’ve talked to is a big fan of what they did with the Connections page, but I like the new Daily 5 feature, which is similar to…
Are You Interested Starts Sharing →
Facebook dating application Are you Interested has implemented a sharing feature where you can share people with your friends. The icon is a copy of the ShareThis social sharing…
BadOnlineDates.com Introduces Virtual Dating →
Virtual dating startup OmniDate has partnered with BadOnlineDates. Online Dating Insider advertisers Dating Ad Network has an interview with Ravit Abelman, CoFounder of OmniDate.
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