Category: All Internet Dating Statistics

Cyberstalkers Take To Social Networks Over Dating Sites

Posted on April 11, 2011

Cyberstalker HUFFINGTON POST – Apr 11 – According to a new study by the British Electronic Communication Harassment Organization (ECHO), cyberstalking has become more prevalent than real-world stalking. Researchers surveyed 250 participants between the ages of 14 and 74, and considered harassment that occurred via social networks, email and mobile phones. According to the study, most of the victims' ages ranged from 20 years old to 39 years old. Only 4% reported being stalked by a former partner, compared with victims of face-to-face stalking, where around half are former partners. Victims told researchers that stalkers commonly used social networks as channels for harassment and intimidation. 20% of victims said they were tracked through their social networks, compared to 4% who said they were targeted via dating sites.

by Catharine Smith
See full article at Huffington Post

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Top Facebook Applications

Posted on April 11, 2011

Appdata logo1 INSIDE FACEBOOK – Apr 11 - Phrases, as well as Badoo and other dating apps, a few Connect apps, horoscopes, Friend Buzz and a Page tool were on the list of top 20 Facebook applications by monthly active users this week. 

Top Gainers This Week
        Name                           MAU              Gain          Gain,%
1.     Phrases                     20,606,742     +1,704,743     +9%
2.     Badoo                       67,976,269     +1,582,045     +2%
3.     Diamond Dash              2,759,892     +1,187,499     +76%
4.     Book List Challenges      1,545,394     +1,065,757     +222%
5.     Frases Diarias               8,095,449     +979,888       +14%
6.     friend.ly                      2,511,080     +963,091        +62%
7.     FarmVille                    48,229,941     +942,563        +2%
8.     Yahoo!                      13,172,942     +833,616         +7%
9.     Cupid                         5,434,267     +769,007        +16%
10.    Are YOU Interested?   16,595,172     +740,478         +5%

See full article at Inside Facebook

Mark Brooks: The social dating services Badoo and Mamboo were founded by people who worked on Mamba.ru in the past. Russia's top dating site. Badoo has driven unprecedented growth in recent months. Friend.ly is another service to keep your eye on.  (Full Disclosure: My company, Courtland Brooks, advised and was retained by Friend.ly)

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Best Industries 2011: Online Dating And Matchmaking

Posted on April 11, 2011

Cyberheart INC – Apr 11 - As the social stigma about online dating vanishes, industry-wide profits are soaring. The online dating and matchmaking industry grew 2.3% between 2008 and 2011, with 2.8% more growth expected annually through 2016, according to IBISWorld. The number of people employed in the field is expected to increase from 15,606 in 2011 to~17,000 by 2016.

By the Numbers:
19.5 - Annual profit percentage for an online dating company, according to IBISWorld
14,427 – Number of online dating and matchmaking enterprises in the United States in 2011
15,621 – Number of enterprises expected to exist in 2016
18,285 – Number of people expected to be employed in the field in 2016
2.8% – Projected annual revenue increase for the online dating and matchmaking industry from 2011 through 1016

by Tim Donnelly
See full article at Inc

43% Of 55 To 74 Year Olds Use The Web Frequently

Posted on March 22, 2011

Senior man with laptop PC ADVISOR – Mar 22 - More than two in five (43%) of Brits aged 55 to 74 use the internet frequently, says Age UK. Research by the charity, in conjunction with Eurostat, revealed that Luxembourg is number one when it comes to older generations using the web, with 58% of its residents aged 55 to 74 online. The UK ranks seventh and is also behind Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland.

by Carrie-Ann Skinner
The full article was originally published at PC Advisor, but is no longer available.

Marriages By The Numbers

Posted on February 15, 2011

Wedding rings1 MC COOK DAILY GAZETTE – Feb 14 – 2.1M Americans that got married in 2009 — ~5,800 a day. 108,150 got married in Nevada, ranking that state fifth in the nation, although it's 35th in population. You're most likely to get married for the first time at 28.2 if you're a man and 26.1 if you're a woman, and if you're 15 years of age or older, you're 69% likely to have been married at some point in your life.19% of people who had been married as of 2009 had been married twice and 5% have been married three or more times, but 75% of people who have ever been married have made only one trip down the aisle. FULL ARTICLE @ MC COOK DAILY GAZETTE

Group Dating Startup Ignighter Raises $3 Million

Posted on February 11, 2011

Ignighter logo new TECH CRUNCH – Feb 11 – Ignighter, the group dating site, has raised $3M from a number of well-known investors. This brings the company’s total funding to $4.2M.Ignighter allows groups of friends to collaborate on a group profile, where they can include photos and specify their interests. The site then presents a list of possible matches with other groups and helps them arrage get-togethers in the real world. FULL ARTICLE @ TECH CRUNCH

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Single Dads Have Little Value In Dating World

Posted on January 12, 2011

Eharmony labs logo THE STAR – Jan 12 – ~ 70 % of childless Canadian women seeking love on eHarmony decline to be matched with men who have children. “Children add an extra layer of challenge to dating,” says Dr. Gian Gonzaga, senior director of research and development for eHarmony Labs. “The concern women have is that they can never be the only person in his life because there is a child who is going to take some of his attention.” eHarmony membership data shows 63% decline matches with single moms. FULL ARTICLE @ THE STAR

Mark Brooks: When singles with kids date, they need to fall in love with both the man/woman they're dating AND they're kids. Perhaps eHarmony should profile the kids as well. Its a package deal.

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Muslims In France Torn Between Tradition And Modernity Over Relationships

Posted on January 12, 2011

French-muslims NATIONAL POST – Jan 12 - France’s Muslims, regularly accused by the country’s right-wing politicians of not adapting to the culture here, are torn between tradition and modernity when it comes to relationships and marriage, according to a new poll. 84% opposed the legalization of polygamy in France, while 83% reject the notion that parents should choose spouses for their children. 73% are against sex outside marriage, while 53% were unwilling to marry a non-Muslim. France has the largest number of Muslims of any European country. FULL ARTICLE @ NATIONAL POST

Mark Brooks: The Qu'Ran allows men to have up to 4 wives. ~2% of muslim men have multiple wives. The men must have the means to furnish each wife with their own separate living arrangements and treat them equally. He's not permitted to sleep with multiple at once, rather share his time among them. The age-old idea is that when men are in short supply, after a war, moral depravity would result. Therefore, it was more acceptable if men took additional wives. So perhaps in China, women should be taking multiple husbands?

People Pay For Online Content

Posted on December 30, 2010

Ecommerce CNET NEWS – Dec 30 - Among the 750 Internet users in the U.S. surveyed by Pew, 65% said they've paid for online content. Music, software, and mobile apps were the most popular items among paying users. Lower on the list were cheat codes for video games and access to online dating sites. Only 2% admitted to buying adult content online. On average, the people polled spend ~$10 per month on online content.

The full article was originally published at CNet News, but is no longer available.

It Has Been A Tough Year For Marriage

Posted on December 27, 2010

Wedding rings TALLAHASSEE – Dec 27 – According to a new research report by the Pew Research Center, ~39% of adults say marriage is becoming obsolete, up from 28% in 1978. At the same time, child-bearing and cohabitation are rising dramatically among young people. The benefits of marriage have been exhaustively researched. Healthy marriage has a positive impact on men, women and children in every leading social indicator. Married people are happier, healthier, wealthier, better-educated and have better sex lives. Healthy marriages are good for economic development and reduce crime. Children in married households are less likely to be poor, suffer abuse, experience depression or be involved in risky behaviors, and more likely to do well in school.

The full article was originally published at Tallahassee, but is no longer available.