by David Evans | Dating Sites & Startups
I’m a strong proponent for online dating companies embracing the concept of identity verification and management. It makes sense in this day and age that safety play a a larger part in online introductions. People say that nothing awful has happened to anyone...
by David Evans | Uncategorized
Apparently Match is going through another restructuring. That makes two major reorganizations in the last few months.
by David Evans | Dating Conferences & Events
Turns out the reservation specialists at the Wyndham have been lying out in the sun too long. There are in fact rooms left at the $189 rate for the 18th and 19th, just not the 20th.
by David Evans | Dating Research
Stats for June 2004, according to Hitwise. Stale, but historical perspective is always useful. I’m trying to get Hitwise and Comscore to provide monthly stats to better gauge movement within the top 10 sites. Not as easy as you would think, several top 10 sites...
by David Evans | Dating Sites & Startups
On the heels of Mike Jones writing about the corporate parent of WebDate operating a network of adult sites, I received this: Out of the top sites targeting the Christian dating niche, only Christian Cafe is actually owned and operated by people from that niche. Can...
by David Evans | Dating Conferences & Events, Dating Sites & Startups
MatchNet sent out a postcard to iDate attendees. They’re meeting with a “select few players” in the online dating space. From what I’ve heard it sounds like they are gearing up the old IPO engine. They are talking with value-added services to...
by David Evans | Dating Site Technology
Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864. Now it’s the home of AEwebworks, one of the few private-lable dating sites I was able to find. There LivePerson pre-sales line is busy and I’m looking to speak with dating sites using AEwebworks dating software to...
by David Evans | Dating Conferences & Events
I was looking over the sponsor list for iDate. Seems like analytics and SEO will have a big presence at the show. MatchNet is taking over the SpringStreet mantle as a sponsor. I wonder if SpringStreet will show up this time. Date.com gave away an iPod at their SITRAS...
by David Evans | Profiles & Matching
Months after Match.com dismantled their their coaching staff, True has hired an Online Profile Coach. Singles interested in obtaining free tips and advice on the best way to position themselves online may request a personalized profile review from TRUE’s Online...
by David Evans | Dating Conferences & Events
I called to make my reservation (procrastinator!) and the cheap $189 rooms are all gone. In fact, the entire hotel is sold out. Try the Eden Rock, 305-531-0000, the Fountain Bleau, 305-538-2000, or the Courtyard Miami Beach, 305-538-3373.