Category: DateMyPet

8 Bizarre Social Networks

Posted on June 14, 2013

Datemypet logoMASHABLE – June 13 - 

  1. DateMyPet.com – online dating site for pet lovers. 
  2. FarmersOnly.com – online dating network that pairs rural-bred singles with other anti-city folk. 
  3. Line for Heaven – a weekly competition for its users to digitally bless one another for karma points. Those with enough points are admitted to "Heaven."
  4. My Free Implants is a crowdfunding network that lets women raise funds for the procedure through online donations. 
  5. Stache Passions, a dating site that caters to mustache maniacs. 
  6. Match a Dream is a discussion board about dreams and their meanings. 
  7. Ravelry is a free networking site for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, spinning or weaving.
  8. Star Trek Dating is a dating platform to connect users to the Trekkies of their dreams. 

by Eric Larson
See full article at Mashable

Mobile Apps Tap The Changing Face Of Online Dating

Posted on February 14, 2013

Mobile dating apps1USA TODAY – Feb 13 – The mobile dating revenue is projected to double over the next five years ($415M). There is a site for everybody, many with their own apps as well. The niches range from ethnic, religious or age-based to sites for occupations (FarmersOnly.com) or eating preferences (VeggieDate.org). For gay men, there's Grindr.com and Stagg, DateMyPet for pet lovers. With the dating industry moving so rapidly, the phrase "online dating" will soon disappear from the lexicon, says Sam Yagan, CEO of Match. "The idea of differentiating online and offline in five years will be anachronistic," he says. Nielsen reports that the number of Americans using apps or a mobile version of a dating site was 13.7M in November 2012, more than double the previous year's 5.8M. Mark Brooks, a consultant who has studied the industry from its infancy, says the online and mobile dating industry is more than just a business: "Going from where it is now and where it's going to be in the next 20 or 30 years time, I'd be hard-pressed to think of a business — outside of the medical industry — that will have more impact on society."

by Sharon Jayson
See full article at USA Today

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Love The One Who Loves What You Love

Posted on February 4, 2011

Cupidtino logo THE GLOBE AND MAIL – Feb 3 - Creative Mates, 420 Dating, Veggie Connection, Date My Pet: All push partner customization one step beyond, matching users with specific careers, musical preferences, drug habits, etc. “These specialty sites pander to those people who are looking for this mirror image of themselves,” says psychologist Eva Fisher, “an idealized, enhanced version of themselves.” Cupidtino launched last June, and has attracted ~27,000 users across the globe. "Mac and Apple fans often have a lot in common,” explains Cupidtino founder Mel Sampat. Tastebuds.fm is another example of hyper-vertical dating sites. The site invites users to plug in the names of their favourite bands and artists for a matchup.

The full article was originally published at Globe and Mail, but is no longer available.

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Alikewise.com Takes A Novel Approach To Love

Posted on October 11, 2010

Alikewise_logo ORLANDO SENTINEL – Oct 11 - Matt Sherman launched Alikewise.com, a dating site for book lovers, in late July, and it's now approaching 4,000 members. Finding a literary mate is just the latest addition to the ever-expanding world of niche matchmaking sites. Animal owners in search of love get datemypet.com, people with inky bodywork get tattooedsingles.com and the URL says it all at www.womenbehindbars.com.

The full article was originally published at Detroit Free Press, but is no longer available.

Mark Brooks: Other interesting niche dating sites include FarmersOnly.com for those looking for a more rural lifestyle. Veggiedate.com for vegatarians. Alt.com for the whips and chains crowd.

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Online Dating’s Most Unusual Web Sites

Posted on June 10, 2010

Pokerfaces logo CNBC – June 9 – Online dating has been one of the great success stories of the internet. As with all profitable businesses, everyone wants to jump in and carve out a niche. That's led to an astonishing number of diverse web sites connecting people from every conceivable background with every conceivable interest. Daily Diapers is a web site for "adult babies" who favor wearing adult diapers. Not because they need to. Because they want to. "Date Me, Date My Pet" seeks to bring pet lovers together. Farmers Only boasts 100 marriages among like-minded farm folks. "Twilight" and "True Blood" is forl members of the Vampire Community. The list is seemingly endless: Women Behind Bars, STD Friends, Poker Faces, No Longer Lonely….there's someone for everyone out there. FULL ARTICLE @ CNBC

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Let’s Say You Want To Date A Hog Farmer

Posted on April 28, 2008

Farmers_only_upoutavka NY TIMES — Apr 27 — A growing number of people have found love on dating sites that pair members based on a specific shared interest or background, like Nerdsatheart.com, DateMyPet.com, STDmatch.net and Veggielove.com. "Singles are increasingly eager to narrow the audience and really target their needs," said Mark Brooks, a consultant who keeps his own blog, OnlinePersonalsWatch.com. "It's the same reason why Procter&Gamble makes so many detergents. We are all drawn to things that cater to our very specific desires." According to Hitwise there are now 1,378 U.S. dating sites, up from 876 three years ago. Mr. Brooks estimates that 44% of those sites in the U.S. are niche sites, up from 35% in 2006. Large companies like Match.com, eHarmony, Yahoo Personals and SinglesNet.com have the general market cornered, Mr. Brooks said, "the only real entrepreneurial opportunities left in the online dating world lie in the niche market." FarmersOnly.com has attracted 90,000 members so far, 50,000 in the last year alone. One month's membership costs $15.95. Mr. Brooks said the most successful niche sites pair people by race, sexual orientation or religion. The 20 most popular dating sites this year as ranked by Hitwise include JDate, Christian Mingle and ChristianCafe.com, Manhunt, Love From India, Amigos, Asian People Meet, and Shaadi. "A few years ago, a company called Spark Networks was putting major funding into its general dating site, American Singles," Mr. Brooks said. "But when executives saw that the Jewish market was huge and relatively untouched, they switched gears and ratcheted up JDate." FULL ARTICLE @ NY TIMES. Also in THE LEDGER

Billionaire? Biker? Find Your Match

Posted on February 22, 2007

V_homeSUN SENTINEL — Feb 21 — Those looking to play the field without spending much cash should check out PlentyofFish.com. In addition to claiming to generate "300,000 relationships a year," the site does not charge visitors for its services.  People looking to improve their social status or income bracket should check out MillionaireMatch.com or Sugardaddie.com. BikerKiss.com and BikerPassions.com unite people through their  love for leather and chrome. Animal  lovers should give DateMyPet.com or LoveMeLoveMyPets.com a whirl.

Mark Brooks: Something for everyone. PlentyofFish and OKCupid are the top free dating sites. See the rankings for a list of the top niche dating sites on the right bar of this page. 

Billionaire? Biker? Find Your Match

Posted on February 22, 2007

V_homeSUN SENTINEL — Feb 21 — Those looking to play the field without spending much cash should check out PlentyofFish.com. In addition to claiming to generate "300,000 relationships a year," the site does not charge visitors for its services.  People looking to improve their social status or income bracket should check out MillionaireMatch.com or Sugardaddie.com. BikerKiss.com and BikerPassions.com unite people through their  love for leather and chrome. Animal  lovers should give DateMyPet.com or LoveMeLoveMyPets.com a whirl.

Mark Brooks: Something for everyone. PlentyofFish and OKCupid are the top free dating sites. See the rankings for a list of the top niche dating sites on the right bar of this page. 

Spark Networks Reports Q1 Results

Posted on May 3, 2006

Sparknetworks_2SPARK NETWORKS NEWSROOM — Apr 27 — JDate revenue and average paying subscribers increased 8% and 13%. During Q1, Spark redesigned and rebranded its Christian community (ChristianMingle.com) as Relationships.com, already the most-visited Christian community.  Revenue for Q1 2006 was $16.8 million, up 2% on Q1 2005. Spark has reduced spending for AmericanSingles in order to lower customer acquisition costs. Net income was $710,000. EBITDAS profit of $3.4 million, the best to date, up 10%.  Direct subscriber acquisition costs for JDate was $13.20, up 47%, and $35.19 for AmericanSingles, up 37%.

The full article was originally published at Spark Networks website, but is no longer available.

Mark Brooks: One can argue that niche dating sites could be quashed by the big dating sites improving their search capability (e.g. reverse search). However, that argument doesn't take into account the power of a niche dating brand; the attraction of a focused site geared towards a particular demographic, interest, fetish, etc.  E.g. Jdate (Jewish), Webdate (first date on a webcam), ChristianCafe.com (Christians), DateMyPet (Pet Lovers), Sexsearch (Sex Lovers?).  All are powerful brands, worlds apart.  Specific interest dating sites will endure and enjoy especially good word-of-mouth marketing efficiencies, if they do a good job.  Spark (American Singles) has recognised, 'if you can beat 'em, might as well join 'em,' and is shifting it's attention to it's niche dating sites. 

Specialized Online Dating Sites

Posted on November 9, 2005

Datemypetcom_2ABOUT DATING — Robert Yau, owner of DateMyPet.com, shares that not only do his subscribers love that they can find others who love their pets and animals as much as they do, but they enjoy that he offers a list of 'no-kill' rescue groups for adopting a pet. "People are seeking more than someone they can be attracted to. It's important for them to find connections with others who have similar passions, lifestyles, beliefs and life values." Nine Specialized Online Sites Worth Trying… Dharma Match, Yoga Connect, Date My Pet, Spirit Singles, Act for Love, Vegan Passions, Earth Wise Singles, Green Singles, Soul Match. 

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