Category: Date.com

In These Tight Times, Lovelorn Go Online

Posted on December 1, 2008

Online dating super obrazek MEDIA LIFE MAGAZINE — Dec 1 – A number of online dating services are reporting that their subscriber numbers have soared since September's stock market turmoil hit. Christian Connection, a London-based online dating service, reports that its revenues in last three months were up about 40% YOY. Perfectmatch.com also said in November that the number of members is up 47% compared to last quarter. And Avalanche.com, which owns Date.com, Matchmaker.com and Amor.com, reports a similar trend, with revenue up 17% YOY and membership up 26%.

The full article was originally published at Media Life Magazine, but is no longer available.

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Toronto Internet Dating Cocktail Party

Posted on December 1, 2008

Toronto dating social TORONTO DATING SOCIAL — Nov 30 — The first  Toronto Internet Dating Industry Party for the owners and executives of the Internet Personals and Social Networking companies was held on November 25, 2008. This networking event was attended by 27 representatives of 15 dating technology companies. Companies that attended the Toronto Dating Social Party:

Date.com, OmniDate Inc., Dating Ad Network, Lavalife Corp., Epic Advertising, Canoe / Reseau Contact, ChristianCafe.com, Cupid.com, Talkster, Impact Mobile, Randodate.com, WorldFriends Networks, Personality Pro, Dating Essentials

The full article was originally published at Toronto Dating Social, but is no longer available.

Avalanche Begins International Expansion

Posted on November 20, 2008

Avalanche logo PR NEWSWIRE — Nov 20 — Avalanche, owner of Date.com, Matchmaker.com and Amor.com, started its international expansion with the launch of translated sites in Spanish, Portuguese and German. Avalanche also added PayPal as a payment option for site subscribers.

The full article was originally published at Cloud Computing Journal, but is no longer available.

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Avalanche’s Revenue Grows 17% In Recessed Economy

Posted on October 7, 2008

Datecom_logo PR NEWSWIRE — Oct 7 –  Avalanche, LLC, owner of dating sites Date.com, Matchmaker.com and Amor.com, has experienced growth during these cash strapped times. Additionally, a new poll reveals that site members are becoming frugal with dating, investing more time looking for love online before committing to a date.

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

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Date.com Partners With Enlaso

Posted on May 11, 2008

Datecom_enlaso_loga MARKET WIRE — May 9 –  Date.com and ENLASO, a provider of enterprise language solutions, partners to localize Date.com's network of dating sites into numerous languages. Date.com, Matchmaker.com and Amor.com will be translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Before the end of 2009, Date.com plans to have its dating sites available in 18 languages to better accommodate its growing subscriber base from outside the US and to assist it in marketing itself internationally.

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

Dating In A Modern Life

Posted on February 13, 2008

Datecom_logo PR WEB — Feb 13 — A recent poll of Date.com's female members found that 58% would not wait for Mr. Right to come along in order to have children, while only 42% still believe that marriage should come first. Single women who have decided to approach motherhood without any relationship commitment has intimidated many men from getting intimate. FULL ARTICLE @ PR WEB

Paid Dating Sites Discover Local Spam

Posted on December 6, 2006

THE PARADIGM SHIFT BLOG — Dec 5 — Paid dating sites have now all adopted the strategy I created 3 years ago and taken it to the extreme. Check out google searches like garrison dating. Date.com  Matchmaker.com take the top spots. Followed by match.com, AmericanSingles, Meetic and Match.com UK.  Matchdoctor and others have started retooling their entire sites to try and rank high for local queries. Its like everyone just caught on in the last couple of months.

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

DateMobile Launches in North America

Posted on June 15, 2006

PR NEWSWIRE — June 13 — Date.com (two million active members) launched DateMobile, a new cross-platform mobile dating service in North America. DateMobile was created via a partnership with Plutolife is available through most cell phone carriers to both members and non-members of Date.com. During the regular Date.com signup process, members are able to sign up for DateMobile. DateMobile members can browse profiles, view suggested matches, text, flirt and chat with thousands of other singles directly from their mobile phone. It's free to send a message to other DateMobile members, but costs $.50 to receive text messages.

Mark Brooks: Strong pricing model. Looks like datemobile users will only be able to access other datemobile users though, like Match.com's offering. Makes for a great flirty chat app. Webdate allows access to their entire database of online users via webdate mobile. That's the best approach that serves serious daters that want local matches…but it costs far more to build that kind of application. 

Avalanche LLC (Date.com) Acquires Matchmaker.com

Posted on February 28, 2006

Date_2PR NEWSWIRE — Feb 27 — Avalanche LLC, a company owned and operated by the founders of leading online dating site Date.com, has acquired Matchmaker.com which will share a technical platform with Date.com. Said Meir Strahlberg, President of Avalanche LLC and CEO of Date.com. "Through this acquisition, we are looking forward to breathing new life into the site and reinvigorating the brand."  Matchmaker will continue to operate as a separate entity, and will become a destination for the marriage-minded single. Date.com will continue to be a home for the more casual dater. 

Userplane Enhances Award-Winning Webchat and Webmessenger

Posted on January 19, 2006

BUSINESS WIRE — Jan 18 — Userplane Webchat Version 1.8.7 features streaming audio and video (through Flash MX), mini-profiles, a user photo, and an overall usable and flexible Flash interface.  The new version allows for full support of unlimited user video streams, integrated chat history display, advanced user and administrative block and ban functions, and site-administered room alerts.  In addition, Userplane has significantly improved security functions and will soon offer advertising revenue-sharing to clients.  Userplane's Webmessenger 1.8.11 include a much-requested skinning feature allowing full color and icon customization, advanced notification of accepted and rejected IMs, and a resizable interface. This Flash instant messaging tool provides live text and audio/video instant
messaging.  "There is a lot more to come – 2006 will be an exciting year for us," CEO Michael Jones said.  "Look for a range of new partnerships and developments that will enable us to expand our features, to drive exciting user experiences and additional revenue for our users and partners."  Recent clients include: Date.com, Friendster, Honda, and Red Bull. 

Mark Brooks: Mike knows how to look after his customers and is a pleasure to work with.