Month: October 2013

Dating Sites Depend On Algorithm

Posted on October 21, 2013

Howaboutwe logo newWASHINGTON POST – Oct 21 – When Aaron Schild­krout co-founded HowAboutWe.com, he wanted it to be something different than the other dating sites, which relied on mathematical calculations to match singles. But now HowAboutWe depends on formulas. “We need to get smarter about who we show you", Schildkrout said. HAW team created an algorithm that combines a users’ profile info with their behavior on the site. Match.com President Amarnath Thombre says what users often say they are looking for is not always the kinds of profiles they view. Match.com implemented a user-action-driven algorithm in 2009. AshleyMadison.com's algorithm is frequently adjusted to reflect aggregate user behavior and individual preferences. In 2002 married women searched for married men, but today, ~12% are interested in single partners.

by Mohana Ravindranath
See full article at Washington Post

See all posts on HowAboutWe
See all posts on Match.com
See all posts on AshleyMadison

Ottawa Matchmaker Adds DNA Testing

Posted on October 21, 2013

Misty river introductions logoOTTAWA CITIZEN – Oct 21 – ~40%of physical attraction can be determined through genes alone, says Instant Chemistry co-founder and CEO Dr. Ron Gonzalez. Misty River Introductions, a matchmaking service in Ottawa, is partnering with Instant Chemistry to offer its clients the DNA test for $500 (on top of the matchmaker's $1,650 minimum fee). Once the DNA is tested, a swabber’s results will be added to a database with results from others who have taken the test, and matched based on their genetic compatibility.

by Laura Armstrong
The full article was originally published at Ottawa Citizen, but is no longer available.

See all posts on Misty River Introductions

Pew Study Finds Rise In Online Snooping

Posted on October 21, 2013

Pew internet project logoFORBES – Oct 21 – The number of Americans using dating sites has tripled over the last five years, according to a new study from Pew Internet Project. 24% of Internet users search online for information about someone they’ve dated in the past, up from 11% in 2005. One in three social network users say they’ve sifted ex's profile. 29% Internet users had searched online for information about someone they were dating or were about to go out with, up from 13% in 2005. Similarly, 30% of social network users collect intel on romantic interests.

by Jeff Bercovici
See full article at Forbes

Dream Marriage Becomes A Nightmare

Posted on October 21, 2013

Broken heart1COURTHOUSE NEWS – Oct 18 – Anastasia Popova, a wife who co-founded and helped run Dream Marriage Group, drained ~$1.2M from the company when her own marriage went sour, her husband Ilia N. Zavialov claims in court. Zavialov and Popova were married in May 2003 and started the company the same year. 

by Megan Gallegos
The full article was originally published at Courthouse News, but is no longer available.

CarrotDating Encourages Men To Buy Women Gifts In Exchange For Dates

Posted on October 20, 2013

Carrotdating app iconBUSINESS INSIDER – Oct 18 – Carrot Dating is a new matchmaking app that enables men to give women a present such as plastic surgery or tank of gas so they would go on a date. Its founder Brandon Wade also started Seeking Arrangement, the sugar daddy dating site.

by Caroline Moss
See full article at Business Insider

Almost All Smartphone Owners Do The Same Thing When They Wake Up

Posted on October 19, 2013

SmartphonesTECHLICIOUS – Oct 14 – According to mobile testing firm SOASTA, 84% of us check an app the first thing in the morning. Checking email is the most popular morning activity (67%), followed by checking the weather (45%) and signing on to Facebook (40%). Only 3% of us check our online dating profiles.

by Fox Van Allen
See full article at Techlicious

This post also appears on SocialNetworkingWatch.

2 Weeks Left To Nominate For 2014 iDate Awards

Posted on October 17, 2013

WEBWIRE – Oct 17 – The nominations for the 2014 iDate Awards are open until October 31, 2013. You can nominate in these categories:

  • Best Dating SiteBest Matchmaker
  • Best Software Provider
  • Best Mobile Dating App
  • Best Dating Site Design
  • Best Dating Coach
  • Most Innovative Company
  • Best New Technology
  • Best Payment System
  • Best Affiliate Program
  • Best Marketing Campaign
  • Best Niche Dating Site
  • Best Up and Coming Dating Site

The awards schedule:

  • Now to Oct 31 – Nominations Accepted
  • Nov 10 to Jan. 3  – Voting
  • Jan 15, 2014  – Awards ceremony and winners announced

How to nominate:

See full article at Webwire

TRUE Plans To Sell 43M Profiles To Another Dating Site

Posted on October 17, 2013

True logoEXAMINER – Oct 16 – True Beginnings entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2012 and is attempting to sell its assets and their 43M database information to a dating site located in Canada. True.com’s privacy policy quietly noted that members’ personal information would be treated as a transferable asset in the event the company was acquired by a third-party buyer.”

by Jack Dennis
See full article at Examiner

See all posts on True.com