PR NEWSWIRE — Jan 27 — TRUE.com has launched videochat. The feature allows chatters to view up to 10 webcam broadcasts simultaneously and also private chats. Private chat allows chatters to go on virtual dates before deciding to meet in person. FULL ARTICLE @ VIRTUALIZATION
Month: January 2009
Shaadi Offers Matrimonial TV Reality Show
NEWSWIRE — Jan 27 — Shaadi.com, India's
largest matrimonial website ties-up with Star Plus for its new reality
matrimonial TV show. The show will trace the journey of participants
right from
the initial meeting, selection, discussion and drama, culminating into
a Big Fat Indian Wedding. FULL ARTICLE @ NEWSWIRE
Mark Brooks: This is quite simply the smartest move they have ever made. BharatMatrimony watch out.
250 Sites Launched On EasyDate White Labeling Platform
EASY DATE — Jan 27 — EasyDate Ltd launched its own white label dating service in December. Despite the network being less than two months old, more than 250 White Label dating sites have already been launched by individuals and companies on the platform. Site creators are being rewarded with a 80% commission on first-time sales during the initial months of the launch. EasyDate's financial stability, rapid growth and reputation as one of the UK's top dating groups are the factors that help guarantee success for the company's white label partners.
Dating Sites Fight Over Valentines
DM NEWS — Jan 26 — "January and February are usually the best times of the year for online dating sites", said Sam Yagan, co-founder and CEO of OkCupid.com, a free online dating service. According to Datran Media, for new customer acquisition in the dating category, spending spikes in late Jan and early Feb by an average of 18%, and there is a 10% increase in conversion rate from click to Free Trial sign up. Match.com is debuting a new free dating site DownToEarth.com which is based around the RealRatings technology system. "People will pay for online dating, but this is a good way for people who are looking to test the waters and see if this is something that they like," explained Mandy Ginsberg. OkCupid.com is running various promotions, including user meet-ups and contests, as well as introducing the ability to create personality quizzes about relationships and dating. FULL ARTICLE @ DM NEWS
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Internet Population Passes One Billion
TECH CRUNCH — Jan 23 — The number of people on the Internet surpassed one billion in December, according to comScore.
Top 5 countries, by Internet population:
1. China: 179.7 million
2. United States: 163.3 million
3. Japan: 60.0 million
4. Germany: 37.0 million
5. United Kingdom: 36.7 million
2. United States: 163.3 million
3. Japan: 60.0 million
4. Germany: 37.0 million
5. United Kingdom: 36.7 million
Integration Of Dating Photo & Profile Writing Services Via New API
EMEDIA WIRE — Jan 23 – UK dating profile improvement company Perfect Dating Profile (PDP) have launched a web-based API facility, enabling the integration of dating photography and profile writing services into any dating website. With no set-up or on-going costs, once integrated, the host earns commission each time a sale is generated.
The full article was originally published at eMedia Wire, but is no longer available.
Jiayuan.com Posted CNY 480 Million Ads Online In 08
TRADING MARKETS — Jan 23 – Online matchmaking services provider Jiayuan.com was the top one advertiser in China's Internet advertising market in 2008, according to CR-Nielsen. The Web site totally posted ads of CNY 480 million.
The full article was originally published at Trading Markets, but is no longer available.
70% Of Brits Spy On Their Partner Online
NEWSLITE — Jan 23 – More than 70 % of people spy on their partners online activity, many at least once a month. Common searches include monitoring Twitter conversations, looking to see if they are friends with ex-parters on Facebook and what comments they have left of friends photos. 68 % of Brits also admitted they would check their partner's private emails if they knew the password.
The full article was originally published at Newslite, but is no longer available.
HotorNot.com Comes To The iPhone
CNET NEWS — Jan 22 – HotorNot.com, the social rating site has a new, and free iPhone app out. It lets you pass judgment on others by scoring them anywhere from 1 to 10. It also lets you tap into its "Meet Me" network where you can get in touch with other registered users to set up dates.
The full article was originally published at CNet News, but is no longer available.
Talkster Invites Website Users To TalkNow
PRESS RELEASE — Jan 22 – Talkster, the company delivering online communities instant mobile voice and text communications, announced TalkNow(TM), a new service that gives dating and social networking sites a zero integration model for offering voice services to their members. Using a couple of lines of code the Talkster TalkNow button can be easily integrated into any website creating a new anonymous calling feature where the caller pays for the call.
The full article was originally published at MSNBC, but is no longer available.