IRISH DEVELOPERS NETWORK — Feb 14 — European online dating revenues continue to soar and will grow 43% from EUR160 million in 2005 to EUR228 million in 2006 according to a report entitled "Online Dating in Europe, 2006: Strong Growth Continues Across the Region" by JupiterResearch. The UK is the largest online dating market in Europe, with total revenues expected to reach EUR63 million in 2006, representing 28% of the European market. European revenues are growing seven times faster than US. Currently just 4% of European net users say they use online dating sites, compared to 20% in the US. The JupiterResearch report also finds that mobile dating is poised to make an increased impact on the industry in 2006, as leading online dating sites step up their efforts to attract consumers while theyre on the go. "We believe dating sites should use the mobile platform primarily as an opportunity to drive consumers back to their online properties," added Elliott.
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Mark Brooks: Webdate is the mobile dating leader and describes itself as 'channel agnostic.'