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Valentine's Day Approaches: Some Recommended Free Dating Sites

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:22:00 +0000

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but this recession has many single Americans thinking about job security and their savings account when many would rather be thinking about the best way to find the perfect mate. So it's a good thing that high quality, 100% free online dating sites still exist.

If you haven't tried OKCupid.com yet, you should stop by the site and take it for a spin. It's 100% free and the site has more than 3,000,000 singles with profiles. OKCupid.com is the nation's biggest free online dating site, and it helps bring more than 100,000 people together each year.

Sam Yagan, co-founder of OKCupid.com, is also the creative force behind CrazyBlindDate.com. So, what's so "crazy" about it, you ask? Here you go:

"...In 8 cities across the country including New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC, Austin, San Francisco and Atlanta, singles post no profile, no picture and only input basic information including the type of person they want to meet, where they'd like to go and when they want to meet. Then, CrazyBlindDate.com does the rest! Within a few hours you could be meeting someone new for coffee or a cocktail with nothing to lose. There's no better way to get over a break up than by quickly meeting someone new..."

Me likey!

The above quote is from a recent press release. Enjoy!

Free Dating Advice at Attraction All-Stars

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:53:00 +0000

A new dating advice website has been launched at www.AttractionAllStars.com. The site is chock full of good dating-related advice for both men and women, and it's 100% free. I had a chance to skip through a few sections of the site, and I can report that it offers some good pointers that all types of singles can use.

Here's a clip from a recent press release:

"...With sections on beauty, fashion, body language, approach, conversation, phone calls, finding singles, flirting, online dating, blind dates, date behavior and first dates, singles can finally learn how to strengthen all their dating and attraction skills in one place.

Singles can also scroll though sections on how to better understand men and women, develop personality traits that attract, read real-life dating stories, download dating worksheets, join online discussions on dating and enter contests for a chance to win cash and prizes.

With millions of men and women working more hours, interacting less with the opposite sex, and operating on outdated and ineffective advice, Alistar says it was time to launch the most comprehensive dating guide the internet has ever seen, in an effort to teach singles how to date, attract and interact more effectively.

'There are more singles now than at any point in history, largely because people are not being taught how to successfully attract and interact with the opposite sex,' said Alistar. 'By providing them with a website that covers every aspect of dating, we're hoping to replace their confusion with confidence.'

Attraction All-Stars is hoping to create a community where single men and women can come and learn how to sharpen their attraction, dating and social skills. The site offers people an unique venue where they can learn without any pressure and without anyone knowing they're looking for dating advice.

Alistar, who spent two years researching and testing dating theories before penning the final version of the site, understands the value of anonymity due to stigmas and unrealistic beliefs currently attached to the dating world.

'For some reason, people believe that you should be born with everything you need to dominate the dating world, and that admitting you could use some help is an admission of personal failure,' he said. 'While these beliefs are absolutely untrue, the ability to get quality dating advice online allows people to learn everything they need to dramatically improve their dating life without ever having to ask someone else for help.'"

Curious About Interracial Dating?

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:26:00 +0000

If you are into interracial dating, or if you're curious about dating someone outside your own race, then you should stop by the BlackWhiteKiss.com website and take it for a test drive. You can signup for free and post your profile. A free guest membership also allows you to respond to emails sent by other paid members. More details about guest membership can be found below in the following clip from the BlackWhiteKiss.com FAQ page:

"...A free Guest Membership allows you to create your own profile which will describe who you are as well as the kind of person/match that you're looking for. You may even also upload photos of yourself to your profile.

Other Guest Members and Gold Members will be able to view your profile. If you should receive an email or instant message from a Gold Member you may reply back for free to that member. However, you may not initiate emails or online instant message out to other Guest Members. That privilege is reserved for Gold Members.

As a Guest Member you may also search profiles for free. However, you are restricted to a basic search which includes the gender you are seeking, age range and as close as 100 miles to you . All other specific search criteria are reserved for Gold Members..."

Feel free to post your reviews or comments about BlackWhiteKiss.com here.

Lavalife Debuts New Dating Site for Folks 45 and Up: lavalifePRIME

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:57:00 +0000

Lavalife Corporation has released a new online dating site for singles in the 45 or older category. The site is lavalifePRIME and it can be found at http://PRIME.lavalife.com. Is it free? Yes, it is, but only for a limited time while the project is in BETA mode.

Visit http://PRIME.lavalife.com to get started or, for more information, check out this press release.

The Current State of The Online Dating Industry

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:28:00 +0000

Vizu Answers and OKCupid have together released the results of a market research survey dubbed "Online Dating Perceptions." If you're curious about the current state of the online dating industry then you should check out this report (PDF). The report contains the results of a number of interesting polls related to online dating, and is definitely worth checking out.

Here's a clip from a recent press release related to the Online Dating Perceptions market research survey:

"...Vizu Corporation, the company democratizing market research, and OkCupid, America's fastest growing free online dating company, today co-released a benchmark survey of current online dating attitudes and behaviors. Results showed that roughly half of all Internet users have partaken of an online dating Web site in one form or another. (See full market research report)

Of the 49 percent of survey respondents who claimed to have interacted with an online dating Web site, more than 20 percent were committed users, either by paying for a subscription or using a free service. Another 29 percent admit to at least browsing profiles, even if they don't take that final step of signing up and making a connection. Those who do commit tend to stick around - 62 percent trying their luck for two months or longer.

Sixty-eight percent of respondents prefer services that provide personality questionnaires, analyze compatibility and offer matchmaking recommendations. And users want that service for free, too. Free sites are preferred over subscription services at a ratio of five-to-one.

Despite the reach of the now ten-plus-year-old industry, 72 percent still feel there is a social stigma to online dating. Yet that perception appears attached to those who are less involved in the experience. Once daters embrace the online path and actually meet their match, they become more comfortable. Nearly two-thirds will admit that, upon meeting their significant other online, they would tell the truth if asked about how they met.

Finally, the report shows online daters to be highly selective. Most (58 percent) rely primarily on photographs to quickly filter their field of prospective matches. Deal breakers that tend to cause prospects to be rejected include smoking (23 percent say no) and having children (32 percent aren't interested). As for physical characteristics, 45 percent will reject someone because of his/her weight, and another 33 percent will disqualify those outside their age range..."

TravelingPersonals.com Adds Sexual Predator Check

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:19:00 +0000

A lot of people are interested in trying online dating. Online dating is relatively easy, efficient and it can be lots of fun.

But a lot of folks -- especially women -- who would like to try dating in the online world are apprehensive because of safety concerns. Bottom line: nobody wants to hookup with a sex offender.

If safety is a concern for you, then you may want to try TravelingPersonals.com. The folks at TravelingPersonals.com recently announced that they will perform a sex offender check on all new members.

Women can join for free and can access all services for free at TravelingPersonals.com, while men are required to pay a reasonable $3.50 per month membership fee.

For more details, check out this clip from a recent press release:

"...TravelingPersonals.com announces the addition of Sexual Predator checks on all new members. Online safety is a major concern for anyone looking to find a compatible partner online. As part of our continuing effort to help our members have a safe and fulfilling experience, TravelingPersonals.com has added the additional security of nationwide sexual predator checks on all new members. This is a new service added without any additional costs for our members. With this improvement, TravelingPersonals.com is now not only of the best values online but one of the safest in online dating. With totally free memberships for women and less than $3.50 a month for men, members can now enjoy all site services without any additional charges along with the security of sexual predator checks. While no background check database is perfect, this does offer another level of protection and discourages those who would abuse the use of a personals site.

Since 2001, TravelingPersonals.com has been helping not only travelers find compatible partners, but anyone who is interested in meeting new people close by or coming to a location near them. While they certainly are not one of the mega sites with millions of members, they offer something the larger sites cannot-the ability to actually find other serious members. They do this by deleting any female members who do not check their profile mail for 60 days and to encourage only serious honest male members, they do not offer a “free” membership option. We realized years ago that free memberships that are just teases to bring people in do not serve the best interests of the entire membership. We want our members to have an effective experience knowing that when they email another member, that email will get read. Now our members can also be confident that we are doing everything possible to keep online dating safer by checking national sexual predator databases as part of our member verification process..."

Send Twenty "Expressions of Interest" Messages for Free At Russian Dating Agency

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:59:00 +0000

If you like getting stuff for free, and you're interested in hooking up with a Russian or Eastern European lady, then we've got some good new for you: the Russian dating agency website ElenasModels.com recently announced that free members can now send 20 "expressions of interest" messages to women who have peaked their interest, at no cost. More details below in today's press release clip:

"International matchmaking and dating agency Elena's Models specializing in introductions to model-like women and girls from Eastern Europe, now presents free contact options and offers special Easter prices for their most popular membership plans. Registered members of www.ElenasModels.com can access the Easter specials during the checkout and also make use of the free contact options offered by the online dating site.

Registered members of www.ElenasModels.com can now send expression of interest to 20 ladies of their choice and find out whether a woman is interested in a personal introduction.

Expression of interest service was available to all paying subscribers of the online dating site since January 2005, but free members were not able to use this service. Now free members can also use the service and send 20 expressions of interest to women they are interested in.

A man can send an expression of interest with just two clicks of a button, without the need to write any personal message.

With expression of interest a woman receives a link to the man's profile, with two buttons, 'Interested' and 'Not interested', located on the same page. All it takes for a woman to let her interest be known is one click.

The man receives a message indicating the woman's interest, and he can then upgrade his membership to contact her or order mail contacts from as little as $8 per unlimited email contact -- which means that if you are lucky, you can find a Russian bride for less than a price of a movie ticket.

The expression of interest service is limited to 20 messages for free members, while premium members enjoy unlimited expressions of interest and can send requests to any woman on the site. The ability to send 20 free expressions of interest is activated for new members 3 days after the registration.

Once a member is happy with his response from women, he can sign up for premium service using Easter specials on most popular membership plans. While the Russian dating agency insists that they do not offer 'mail order brides,' the initial communication starts through the messaging system on the site like with any other online dating service. Once the couple is comfortable with each other, they are free to exchange any contact details, such as email, phone numbers etc.

Elena Petrova, the owner of Elena's Models, says, 'It is easy to figure out whether our model-like ladies can be interested in someone like you, using the free expression of interest service. Some men doubt if beautiful women like these can be attracted to them; well, many of them are surprised to find out that some of those pretty women on the site want to hear from them!'

She also notices that, 'On average, a man can hope to receive 1-2 positive responses on 10 expressions of interest sent; those are the usual numbers. Some men are ecstatic that beautiful women like these are interested in them; others feel disappointed because they hoped for more. It is really a personal matter.'

Elena advises, 'You will receive more positive responses if you have a good quality photo in your profile on the dating site and write an interesting message. Women try to figure out your personality by the picture in your online profile, and the same goes for your message.'

Free contact options and Easter specials can be accessed on Elena's Models immediately, until the end of Easter weekend. The specials are available to registered members only..."

Find A Date for Valentine's Day Right Now with IAmFreeTonight.com

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:37:00 +0000

Well, boys and girls, it's that time of the year again. The weather is cold, the Super Bowl is over and Valentine's Day is just around the corner.

So the big question is: do you have a date for Valentine's Day?

If the answer is no, then you should stop by the IAmFreeTonight.com website. The website features unique "Date Now!" technology that you can use to find other singles who are also looking for a date for Saint Valentine's Day.

For more info, check out this press release clip:

"IamFreeTonight.com has launched a new free online dating tool that allows singles to find a date for Valentine's Day almost instantly. With Valentine's Day being the worst possible day to find yourself without a date, IamFreeTonight.com has incorporated Valentine's Day into its popular Date Now! concept by displaying profiles of singles who are free for a date specifically on Valentine's Day. In seconds, users can view a list of singles who want to go out on a date on Valentine's Day and can also post their own availability in order to generate responses.

IamFreeTonight.com's recently launched Date Now! tool offers singles a whole new way to meet online by enabling them to find and schedule dates with a few short clicks. A separate Date Now! section exclusively for members seeking a date on Valentine's Day has been added to the Date Now! listings in order to help singles connect on Valentine's Day. The Valentine's Day listings are prominently displayed throughout IamFreeTonight.com making it simple for members to view them and to set up a date on Valentine's Day.

In addition to posting that they are free on Valentine's Day, IamFreeTonight.com's Valentine's Day Date Now! feature gives members the ability to post what they'd like to do on their date. Users can select from a preset list of activities for their date ranging from coffee to cocktails and can also include a message with further details in their posting. Once a member posts a 'Valentine's Day Date Now!,' they simply wait for the responses to roll in and then select the best choice to go out with on Valentine's Day.

Clifford Lerner, the CEO of eTwine Holdings, Inc. which owns IamFreeTonight.com says, 'Valentine's Day is the one day of the year where nobody wants to be home alone, so we've created a practical online dating tool designed for singles to be able to find someone to go out with on that specific night. Other sites require an email exchange which could make it weeks before an actual meeting takes place, while our unique approach facilitates the process for singles to meet for a date in a quicker and easier manner. A user who signs up for a standard online dating site on or near February 14th is going to have a very tough time arranging a date on such short notice, but the IamFreeTonight.com Valentine's Day Date Now! feature allows users to meet as soon as possible with the goal of preventing singles from being without a date on Valentine's Day.'"

100 Percent Free Dating Site for Disabled Folks of Every Kind

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:54:00 +0000

A new, 100 percent free dating website dedicated to disabled individuals has debuted at http://www.disabledpassions.com/. At DisabledPassions.com, you won't have to pay anything to enjoy the site's many services, as the site is supported by online advertising. The site features free forums, free chat, free contact, free instant messaging and a blogging section.

Here's a partial list of the many focused communities you'll find at DisabledPassions.com:

Diabetes
Back Problems
Depression
Burn Survivor
Multiple Sclerosis
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Cancer
Amputee
Spinal Cord Injury
Crohn's Disease
Wheelchair User

Point your web browser to http://www.disabledpassions.com for more.

TrekPassions.com: 100 Percent Free Online Community for Science Fiction Fans

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:40:00 +0000

There's a new, 100 percent free online dating site dedicated to the science fiction fans. It's TrekPassions.com, and it caters to a wide variety of sci-fi junkies, from fans of Star Trek and Star Wars, to followers of Arthur C. Clark and Isaac Asimov. The site also features free forums and a new blogging section where members can create their own science fiction blog, or simply share their personal thoughts and feelings.

The site is supported by advertising so it's 100% free.

To check it out, point you web browser to http://www.trekpassions.com/.

New Online Dating Site CheekyMonkeyDating.com Allows All Members to Access Key Services for Free

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:33:00 +0000

Many free online dating sites can be very frustrating for visitors: they'll offer free signup, which includes the ability to receive emails from other members, but if you want to send messages, you'll have to fork over a membership fee. This leads to a vexing situation where paid members send emails to potential mates, only to have those emails go unanswered because the messages were sent to non-paying members who aren't able to reply.

When an online dating site offers all basic services for free, then the above-described problem is eliminated.

The good news: many new online dating sites are offering all or most of their basic services for free; they're able to "pay the bills" by selling ad space on their webpages.

The latest free online dating we've noticed is CheekyMonkeyDating.com, an ad-supported site that offers key services free of charge, including the sending and receiving of emails. CheekyMonkeyDating.com also let's you add your online profile for free, and, once your profile has been added, you'll be able to access a complimentary, 16-page guide to online dating.

For more details about CheekyMonkeyDating.com, here's a clip from a recent press release:

"Cheekymonkeydating.com, a new, free online dating site, has been launched. Hailed as an attempt to bring online dating into the 21^st century by David Thomas, the site owner, it promises a complete change to the online dating experience by allowing users to publish personal contact details and by incorporating new technologies such as syndication feeds and Skype buttons.

Most online dating agencies get people to write their profiles which they will publish for free, then they charge them the earth for a subscription that allows them to send mail. Often the money will be wasted, because many of the people receiving the messages will not have paid a subscription fee, and therefore won't be able to reply. This won't be a problem with our service.

To encourage people to sign up to the service, Thomas is offering a 16-page online dating guide to service members for free, packed with hints and tips.

Unusual features of this service include the syndication feeds available that can be used with personal page services such as My Yahoo and My MSN, listing profiles recently added to the service according to age group, sex and/or location. Also, if users have access to the free Skype voice-over-IP service, they can make initial contact using voice, and potentially video, making for a more positive online dating experience.

As the site is supported by advertising revenue, it differs from traditional online dating sites in that it offers free messaging between members in addition to free profile listing among its services.

Although it is possible to send and receive mail on the site, it is geared towards allowing people to contact each other directly. 'I view the site more as a directory of people seeking dates than a traditional dating site,' Thomas commented. 'Most online dating agencies get people to write their profiles which they will publish for free, then they charge them the earth for a subscription that allows them to send mail. Often the money will be wasted, because many of the people receiving the messages will not have paid a subscription fee, and therefore won't be able to reply. This won't be a problem with our service.'

Members can publish their email address, which need not be their primary one, along with their Skype address. Skype allows members to block any undesirable communication. They can choose whether to make these contact details available to all, members only, or keep them private, according to what level of exposure they feel comfortable with.

Thomas is also the owner of flirt-coach.net, a site that offers free dating advice."

Free Dating-Related e-Books at DrDating.com

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:18:00 +0000

The website at www.DrDating.com is chockfull of useful features and information about online dating, including articles, reviews of various online dating sites, and a dating forum.

We know that the readers of this blog like free stuff as much as we do, so we are happy to report that the folks at DrDating.com have recently made 9 dating-related e-books available for free download or online viewing at the DrDating.com website. For further details, here's a clip from a recent press release:

"DrDating (www.DrDating.com), a complete online resource for information on dating and relationships, proudly announces a series of new and updated e-books on love, sex, and dating. The nine e-books are being distributed free of cost to site visitors.

DrDating.com’s free e-book series includes titles such as Guide to Online Dating, Great Tips for Dating Success, and How to be Successful with Women. The free series covers topics ranging from general relationship advice, to sex, and even to how individuals can earn money by running their own dating website.

Visitors to DrDating.com can access the series of nine free dating e-books directly on the site, and even have the option to subscribe to an update mailing list, where they will be notified of all new free e-book releases.

Each of the e-books can be accessed directly by visiting DrDating.com’s free e-book page at www.drdating.com/library/article/information/free-e-books.html.

DrDating.com provide a wealth of information to readers who struggle in today’s often difficult dating environments, from online dating and speed dating, to relationship building and gay dating, to singles and dealing with shyness. In addition to the free e-books, the site provides dating articles, dating site reviews, reviews of books on the subjects of dating, relationships, and sex, and a directory of dating-related websites. A dating forum is also available on the site, to allow visitors to discuss a variety of topics, such as their experience with particular dating services, tips for writing dating profiles, and to share general advice and experiences on dating and relationships."

LoversPlanet.com Helps Men Living In the West to Find the Perfect Russian Bride

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 22:47:00 +0000

If you're a single male living in the United States, Australia, Canada or Western Europe, and the idea of finding a bride from Russia or Eastern Europe has crossed your mind at some point, then you may want to stop by LoversPlanet.com. At LoversPlanet.com, you can exchange messages with members for free during the 7 day trial period, which is a decent amount of time that you can use to evaluate the site and decide whether graduating to a paid subscription would be a good idea.

And if safety is a concern, Loversplanet.com offers contact information verification and background checks for members.

For more details, check out today's press release clip:

"Ranked amongst the leading matchmaking sites online, Loversplanet.com (http://www.loversplanet.com/) specializes in pairing men from the US, Canada, Australia, and Western Europe, with marriage-minded women from Russia and Eastern Europe, and recently conducted a survey of new visitors needs and expectations to improve their service.

What the survey revealed: most visitors wanted to experience a trial membership before agreeing to become a paid subscriber of an online dating service. In particular, they wanted to email members and review deliverable results as part of their Free Trial Membership.

In response, Loversplanet.com has launched a special offer for visitors from US, Canada, Australia and countries of Western Europe. With trial membership, users can exchange messages during the initial seven-day period and validate the quality service of the site. If satisfied, the trial subscription converts to a regular paid membership after seven days.

So why must other online dating services follow suit? According to a recent consumer survey by Jupiter Research, higher monthly fees, not new users, have driven the recent industry growth for online dating services providers.

With paid membership subscription down from 6 percent to 5 percent in just twelve months, singles searching for love and romance are increasingly rigorous about screening the security of online dating sites. They want to confirm they are communicating with real people before they look to foster a serious relationship online.

Whilst companies like eHarmony and Chemistry.com have developed scientific methods to match couples, verifying identities and performing background checks remains a major issue for all online dating service providers.

About Loversplanet.com
Loversplanet.com is an Online Dating Service connecting singles from virtually all continents. With thousands of active members, Loversplanet.com connects real people in minutes, and provides background checks and contact information verification for the safest possible dating environment for its members."

If You're An Emergency Services Worker, Then Our Latest Free Online Dating Discovery Will Interest You...

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:21:00 +0000

Cops, paramedics and other heroes of society have a new online resource to get excited about.

www.TheBadge.org is a 100% free, online dating website tailored to emergency service workers. The www.TheBadge.org site has a forum, currently has over 300 members and was founded by a New Jersey police officer.

For more details about www.TheBadge.org, check out today's press release clip:

"Officer Ken Bachman, an eight-year veteran, launched TheBadge.org earlier this year. Currently the only dating site on the Web catering exclusively to emergency service workers, TheBadge.org is free to users and offers a number of useful features.

'I first developed the idea for the website by listening to co-workers telling me horror stories of broken-down relationships and failing marriages,' Bachman said. 'Much of this was due to the odd shift work and job stress the police officer was bringing home.'

Bachman tells the story of a Camden, New Jersey, police officer whose job in the most violent city in the United States took its toll on his marriage.

'This guy can relate to how stress on the job can ruin a relationship,' Bachman said. 'His fiancé left because she could not stand the odd shift work and wasn't there when he wanted someone to talk to.'

Though there are hundreds of local, national and international dating sites catering to singles of various ages, religions and ethnicities, few take into account the role one's occupation can play in a relationship. Bachman hopes TheBadge.org will change that.

'There is a brotherhood among the emergency service workers,' Bachman said. 'They feel very comfortable talking to others in the same line of work.'

Hundreds of emergency workers have been logging on to TheBadge.org each week to do just that. Utilizing the site's free chat and public forum features, emergency service workers can cyber-flirt with other singles or simply vent their frustrations after a difficult day on the job.

'The forum offers various topics for the emergency service workers to discuss,' Bachman said.' For the single guys and gals that are stuck on the night shift, the Internet is available 24-7.'

And Officer Bachman knows a thing or two about the benefits of online dating: in 2005 he married a woman he met online four years prior.

'It was very interesting, but expensive,' Bachman said. '$19.95 per month. My website is 100% free.'

Although the site is geared toward emergency service workers, it is open to the general public. As such, the site is attractive to those who may prefer to date men or women in uniform.

Currently boasting over 300 members, the site is gaining popularity as word spreads throughout the emergency service community.

'There is a wide variety of people to choose from and you control the environment,' Bachman said.

Bachman hopes the site continues to grow and serve as a useful escape valve in the lives of those for whom putting themselves in harm's way is simply part of the job.

'This project is important to me because I think we need to give back to those who risk their lives everyday to protect this nation,' Bachman said.

Bachman and Shore Network Connections, LLC plan to offer speed dating, cuddle parties and TheBadge.org singles cruises in the future."

100% Free Online Dating at DoubleDate.com

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:46:00 +0000

I came across DoubleDate.com via their press release today. Looks interesting: it's a 100% free online dating site, with a focus on pairing up with friends.

Details below:

"DoubleDate.com, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of DoubleDate.com; a unique and absolutely free website where friends can pair-up and create profiles together. DoubleDate.com creatively blends the current popular trends of online dating with online networking through friends. Exciting features allow users to conduct searches for singles or pairs with customizable criteria to find pairs that are right for both you and your friend.

At DoubleDate.com friends answer insightful questions about each other, such as 'what are my friend's best qualities?' and 'what is my friend's 'type'?' 'A friend's perspective is a great way to get honest, candid insights and information about new individuals. Plus friends are the greatest resource we have in meeting new people and screening those who want to meet us,' says Brian.

Online singles are getting cynical:

67% of daters surveyed do not trust someone when they first date them.

78% of daters surveyed do not think their date is generally 100% truthful.

Disenchanting statistics such as these inspired the founders to build DoubleDate.com.

According to co-founder Brian Walmsley, 'We developed DoubleDate.com to provide a safer, more social alternative to typical singles-only websites. DoubleDate.com gives friends the opportunity to socialize in pairs; creating a more honest, less stressful and more relaxed environment for meeting new people. Safety in numbers is a fact, not just a phrase, and we offer that.'

Co-founder Brent Burval said, 'The site is free, takes only seconds to join, and is simple and fun to use. Our member base of singles and pairs is growing quickly and not just with romance-seekers. We have new pairs joining everyday: co-ed pairs and couples looking to make new friends, relocated people looking to build new social networks, people in relationships referring their single friends to others, sports oriented pairs looking for new competition, etc. Even un-paired members can meet new friends at DoubleDate.com and pair-up. Exciting in an age where many people have jobs and lives that don't foster meeting new friends or potential dates.'"

eRomance.com Will Never Ask You for A Credit Card!

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:09:00 +0000

More good news from the world of free online dating: a new online dating website eRomance.com is 100% free, and the website owners promise that they'll never ask members for a credit card number. Nice!

Have you ever signed up at an online dating website that claims to be 100% free, then been forced to pay a fee to use the services that are essential for actually making connections with other members? Well, if you have--and you hate that!-- then you might want to give eRomance.com a try.

The folks at eRomance.com will pay the bills via website advertising. And since they're offering a high quality online dating service for free, the company is expecting strong growth.

Further details below in the clip from today's press release:

"Anyone who has spent time dating online has signed up for a 'free membership' at one time or another, only to find out after writing that perfect profile, that their time was spent in vein, unless they spend $20 to 'upgrade' their account so they can actually interact with the community. Sadly, this has become a status-quo marketing practice in the industry, much to the chagrin of would-be members.

eRomance.com is promising to change that. The website (www.eromance.com) is offering a full featured community for dating, discussions, and blogging - and its 100% free. 'No credit card is ever required!' the website states confidently. 'We will make money from advertising, not from subscriptions, and we anticipate rapid growth because we are offering a high quality service for no cost to the user. If you know someone who is dating online, why wouldn’t you tell them about eRomance?' says Neal Cabage, President of enLogica Inc., which owns eRomance.com.

eRomance is positioning itself as the free alternative to other serious-relationship oriented sites such as eharmony.com. 'We are not interested in being another online meat market dating site,' says Cabage. 'Our core concept is Romance & Relationships, not simply dating. We are currently in Beta release and soon will be rolling out several new features that make it clear what we’re about, and we expect this to really help shape our community demographic and set us apart.'

The site is said to be in Beta release because it recently launched and not all of the core features have been released yet. 'Our doors are still open however and we are eager to receive new members at anytime, leading up to our official launch in Mid July. And yes, eRomance.com is committed to remaining 100% free even after its official launch in late July. It is core to our business concept and will not change anytime soon,' Neal Cabage explained."

Linkall Personals: A New, 100% Free, Online Dating Community

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:57:00 +0000

If you are single, and you're always busy, then our latest discovery Linkall Personals will interest you: the folks @ Acecomp Plus have launched the new online dating community Linkall Personals, and it's 100% free. Further details below in the clip from today's press release:

"Acecomp Plus announces the successful launch of a new online dating resource geared for fun and romance, Linkall Personals at http://www.linkall.com. Linkall is a free online dating service for busy singles who seek friendship or romance with other singles.

'We wanted to provide singles with active lifestyles a quick, easy way to meet other singles with similar interests,' said Max Sheppard of Acecomp Plus, and co-founder of Linkall Personals.

'In today’s busy world it is getting more and more difficult to find the time to meet new people,' continues Sheppard. 'The Internet has helped solve that problem, and online dating services have been proven a safe, effective way to meet others for dating and friendship.'

While many online dating services require membership fees, Linkall Personals is a free dating tool. Members join by signing up and filling out a membership profile. Guidelines and terms for use of the web site’s resources are enforced to benefit members, and maintain site quality.

'We want everyone who joins Linkall Personals to feel comfortable, and enjoy themselves,' said Sheppard. 'Our guidelines and terms are to insure that nobody feels exploited while at the web site. We want everybody who visits to have fun.'

And fun is the name of the game being played at Linkall Personals. Detailed profiles and pictures of members await discovery, while others surf the site’s various features in search of that special someone.

Equipped with all features standard for online dating services, introductions at Linkall Personals can be enhanced by audio recordings and video clips of members who take their online dating experience seriously. Linkall also offers informative articles on dating and online dating service use.

'There are a lot of dating web sites out there that fall short of what an online dating service should be,' said Sheppard. 'We wanted to take the online dating experience up another notch.

'I feel we have accomplished that with Linkall Personals. It’s not just another pretty face on the web; it offers a viable service. And, it’s free!'

Visit Linkall Personals at http://www.linkall.com to join their free online dating community. Make contact with others for dating or romance purposes, and discover your soul mate, whether they live on the other side of the city or halfway across the world."

New Online Dating and Friendship Website for Folks Who Are Passionate About Golf

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Tue, 23 May 2006 22:12:00 +0000

Love Services, the creative force behind online dating sites like Love Air (LoveAir.co.uk), Love Sail (LoveSail.co.uk), Love Horse (LoveHorse.co.uk), and Love Yoga (LoveYoga.com), have just introduced Love Birdie @ www.lovebirdie.co.uk, an online dating and friendship website where folks who love golf can make new connections. Love Birdie is international, and registration is free.

Today's press release has more about Love Birdie:

"How’s your golf? How’s your love life? Looking for new golf partners? Help is on the way with Love Birdie - a new dating and friendship web site specifically designed with golfers in mind.

Love Birdie - www.lovebirdie.co.uk - is a new dating and friendship for people who share a common interest in golf. The site offers golfers the opportunity to meet online to chat about their favorite sport, arrange rounds of golf, or to flirt and to find new romance. Anyone who enjoys their sport and who perhaps feels so passionate about it that they can’t imagine life without it will know that it’s not always easy to find a partner or friends who feel the same way. Love Birdie’s online community gives those addicted to golf the opportunity to be among those who share their obsession, as well as providing a warm welcome to golf beginners who are still in the early stages of their journey through the clubs of the UK, Europe, USA, and the rest of the world.

A round of golf offers a simple but enjoyable few hours to a group of friends, a pair of golf mates, or two people on a date. That’s why the Love Birdie dating and friendship site welcomes anyone looking for a new golf partner as well as single people looking for romance. The site even gives the option for couples to join thus broadening the appeal of the site to singles and couples alike. Registration is simple and quick and there is not cost for those who wish to add a profile and a few photos. There are some small fees for upgrading to a fully fledged member with discounts for multi purchases.

Love Birdie is the latest in a series of dating and friendship sites for people who share a particular passion. Built by Love Services, a UK based dating site company this new site follows their earlier success with Aviation (Love Air – www.loveair.co.uk), Sailing (Love Sail – www.lovesail.co.uk), Horse Riding and Country Pursuits (Love Horse – www.lovehorse.co.uk), and Yoga (Love Yoga – www.loveyoga.com).

The online dating industry is continuing to grow and the rate of growth shows no sign of slowing down. It has been predicted that in Europe alone the revenue from online dating will exceed £151m by 2006. The number of single households in the UK and elsewhere continues to rise and coupled with the acceptance of this method as a legitimate and preferable way for individuals to find new partners, the phenomena of online dating has come of age. Specialist and niche dating sites like those built by Love Services (www.loveservices.co.uk) cater not only for those seeking romance but they also create online communities that in some ways have helped alleviate the effects of the demise of the traditional communities within towns and cities."

A Resource for Women: Find Out If That Guy You Want to Date Is A Hunk, Or Junk

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Wed, 03 May 2006 19:53:00 +0000

We all know that some men "bend" the truth in their profiles on online dating websites in order to look more attractive to women (women do it too, but not as often as men.) Of course, this isn't very fair to women: the less-than-honest profiles that can be found in the databases of online dating websites is easily one of the main reasons why women who haven't tried online dating shy away from it.

MateCheck.com to the rescue.

MateCheck.com has reviews and character ratings of more than one million men who are registered at sites like Match.com, EHarmony, Yahoo Personals and JDate.com.

Further details can be found below in the snippet from a recent press release:

"According to a recent survey by Keynote, an independent research company, 61% of women fear that online daters were misrepresenting themselves. A new resource for women, MateCheck.com eliminates this uncertainty and increases safety and trust in the online dating community. MateCheck.com employs a proprietary gender verification methodology to ensure that their service remains a safe and protected women's only community. Women can look to MateCheck.com for the confidence they need to ensure that the man they are dating, or considering to date, is who he claims to be.

MateCheck's extensive research of women's criteria on what makes men 'dateable' has uncovered ten leading characteristics that are most sought after: Ambition, Appearance, Chivalry, Communication, Dependability, Family Values, Generosity, Integrity, Intelligence and Sense of Humor. Through MateCheck.com, women can rate an individual on these characteristics, alerting others to his 'Dateability.' Women are also asked to share their personal experiences with the individual and answer questions such as 'Are the pictures on his profile an accurate representation of who he really is?' These results are attained simply by searching MateCheck's database for his dating profile username.

'As the online dating industry matures, a need for a service like MateCheck is crucial,' notes Andrew Maltin, MateCheck's CEO and Co-Founder. 'Think of MateCheck as the E-Bay rating system of dating,' says Maltin. 'Would you buy products from someone who has received negative feedback? Well, you certainly shouldn't trust your heart to a man with a negative DateScore.'

MateCheck.com, has collected comprehensive reviews and character ratings for over one million men registered with such sites as Match.com, EHarmony, Yahoo Personals and JDate.com. Over 30 Million women have visited an online dating site seeking a life-long partner without knowing that 30% of men registered on these sites are already married or living with someone. MateCheck's exclusive DateScore^TM technology determines a man's authenticity based on objective information provided by women with first-hand knowledge -- the women who have already dated him! No longer is she dependent on his self-evaluation as described in an online dating profile. Using MateCheck.com, women can view an unbiased report as to who he undoubtedly is, and what he's really about.

Join the thousands of women who have already discovered MateCheck.com and start searching for your ideal match online, with confidence and security.

About MateCheck.com

MateCheck.com was founded in 2005 to provide women with a secure online community where they can verify the authenticity of online dating profiles for potential mates. The Company gauges the 'Dateability' of men using online dating services by compiling comprehensive reviews, user feedback, and character ratings submitted by women who know them or have dated them. MateCheck's mission is to promote confidence and security in the online dating community. For more information, please visit http://www.matecheck.com/ or contact Jennifer Zankan of Jeneration PR at 818/501-1205 or info@jenerationpr.com.

Website: http://www.matecheck.com/"

Online Dating Site WIMEN.NET Is Now WorldDateOnline.Com: Free Lifetime Membership For A Limited Time!

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 16:30:00 +0000

The online dating website WIMEN.net is now WorldDateOnline.Com; the re-launch includes the introduction of new features and services aimed at improving communications between members, and right now you can join as a member for free. Better yet: for a limited time, the folks at WorldDateOnline.Com are offering early subscribers free membership for life.

All photos submitted to the WorldDateOnline.Com website are required to be "family-friendly," which may be to your liking if you find racy photos distasteful.

Further details can be found below in the snippet from today's press release:

"World Date Online.Com, a new family-friendly online dating site, today announced a brand new dating website. Formerly known as WIMEN.NET, the company has re-launched as WorldDateOnline.Com with new features and services geared toward improving communications. For a limited time, there is no cost to join and early subscribers receive a free lifetime membership.

'World Date Online.Com extends the most popular features of our old service,' explained Director of Communications, Bob Tarver. 'Many of our Members enjoy finding local and international singles online through our site, so we decided to add upgrades such as Chat and Voice Messages and a Community Bulletin Board in order to maximize the user’s experience.'

Unlike Adult Dating sites, WorldDateOnline.Com is designed around facilitating long term romance and friendship between people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and geographic locations. All photos posted must be 'family friendly' and Members can search for friends, potential marriage partners, and pen pals in an environment that is much safer than most online dating communities. By offering e-mail masking, Members can communicate without fear of being added to unwanted mailing lists or receiving unsolicited offers.

A new Members-Only Chat page allows people from differing backgrounds to communicate securely in a safe environment. People can enjoy casual conversation and meet like minded people in their own communities and around the world. Customers can also send and receive Voice Messages for an added personal touch that goes beyond e-mails and text messages. Furthermore, the Community Based Bulletin Board gives Members a chance to build an online community.

WorldDateOnline.Com is a feature rich service with photo-based Member profiles from 5 continents, and an easy to use search function. This service promises an exciting and safe new way to make friends and romantic partners.

About World Date Online:

Based in Nassau, WorldDateOnline.Com is the new online presence of WIMEN.NET, a premier dating and friendship networking site. WorldDateOnline.Com is a family-friendly online dating site and pen pal finder with advanced chat and voice message features for customers around the world."

TrueDater.com's ''Truth-In-Online-Dating'' System Is Now Available At MySpace.com and eHarmony.com

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:21:00 +0000

TrueDater.com's ''Truth-In-Online-Dating'' System can now be accessed at MySpace.com and eHarmony.com. Further details can be found below in the snippet from a recent press release:

"TrueDater.com, the online dating review and community web site that last year spawned the 'truth-in-online-dating' movement, recently celebrated its one year anniversary and announced they have added five new dating sites for which TrueDater.com members can enter reviews including MySpace.com and eHarmony. The new sites -- which also include HotorNot.com, PlanetOut.com, and BlackSingles.com -- join Match.com, Yahoo Personals, and other sites for which TrueDater.com members can enter reviews.

'We have witnessed tremendous growth in the movement for genuineness and truth in online dating,' said TrueDater.com director of community relations, Jamie Diamond. 'TrueDater.com's membership has grown more than 50% in the past six months. We are very pleased now to offer free onsite email through TrueDater.com so daters can connect with each other to exchange stories and information and learn about new dating sites. Online dating can be confusing or intimidating at times; TrueDater.com provides people a simple way to find like-minded people with whom they can share the experience.'

The growing movement for truth in online dating brought TrueDater.com to prominence last year when the site was featured on Wired.com as well as Time Magazine, Newsweek and NBC's The Today Show. TrueDater.com now has reviews of thousands of profiles on Match.com, Yahoo Personals, and other popular dating sites.

TrueDater.com is free and anonymous, supported by ads and sign-ups for other dating sites. A majority of TrueDater.com members are women; however many men enter reviews as well. The site encourages members to review those who are 'TrueDaters' as well as those who exaggerate or mislead. Nearly half the reviews on the site are positive endorsements."

Dating4people.com: Because Your Soulmate Could Be In Another Part of The World.

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:09:00 +0000

Why limit yourself to your own local area in your search for that perfect partner? Your soulmate--your perfect match--could be in Europe, or Africa, or Asia for all you know.

If you ready to broaden your online dating horizons, then the dating site Dating4People.com may be the right fit for you.

Right now, registration at Dating4People.com is free, and you can get a membership upgrade for 30 days for free as well.

For more info, check out the snippet from today's press release:

"Online dating is one of the fastest growing Internet trends at the moment. However, a dating website, that really stands out from the rest especially in the US, is not seen very often. If singles are looking for ‘the one’, why limit the search to their local area? The truth is that people are now more adventurous than 10 or more years ago. However the online dating industry has not yet learnt to adapt to peoples wishes, and if a dating website spreads out a little further than a local area, it will charge 20 US Dollars or more for a monthly subscription. However this tendency has now been broken, as a new player on the online dating market dares to differentiate, to fulfill peoples wishes. 'People should not limit their search for ‘the one’ to their local area,' says Martin Madsen CEO, www.dating4people.com.

Dating4people.com is a relatively new face on the American Dating Market, but is experiencing a large inflow of singles who want to meet ‘the one’ in other countries, as this is new to the dating market. 'We do believe that everyone has a soulmate, and that we provide a unique tool to find that special someone, outside the borders of the customer's native country or in the customer's local community.' says Martin Madsen and continues 'We will not stand in the way for our customers in terms of finances. Everyone should have the opportunity to find true love'. Dating4people.com is one of the cheapest on the American dating market, with prices as low as 2,65 US Dollars a month for a plus membership. When registering Dating4people.com singles get access to search and browse through profiles of other singles from various countries.

Lise and Eric are just two of the people who meet each other on Dating4people.com. Lise is a 23 year old female from Denmark, who stumbled upon Eric’s profile as it showed as a perfect match for Lise. 'I never thought, that it could be this easy to meet potential partners, who fit my criteria' says Lise. Eric a 36 year old male from Australia, was very pleased when he saw a message from Lise. 'Lise is a very pretty girl, and we have a lot in common' says Eric. They both agree that Dating4people.com has been a success for them personally, and are already planning to meet this summer.

For all singles who are looking for the big love, the time could not be better. Start looking today, ‘the one’ is only a few clicks away."

Advanced Inbox Retriever (AIR) Let's You Use One Profile for Multiple Online Dating Websites

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:35:00 +0000

The folks at Singles of America have introduced a new piece of software that allows those in the online dating game to use a single profile for multiple online dating websites. Once installed, the new Advanced Inbox Retriever (AIR) toolbar sits at the bottom of your desktop and alerts you automatically when someone wants to make contact with you as a result of viewing your profile.

The AIR software currently works with the following online dating sites within the Singles of America Network (with more websites on the way):

LargeAndLovely.com - the overweight singles community for bbw (big beautiful woman) of a larger figure and their admirers.
SoberAndSingle.com - the ultimate alcohol-free single community.
SinglesOfAmerica.com - for singles who live in the United States.
SpiritualRomance.com - a place for spiritual singles.
DatingForSmokers.com - where smokers meet other smokers.
SmokeFreeSingles.com - for smoke-free singles.
MustLoveSports.com - a dating community for Sports lovers.
MustLovePets.com - a place where pet lovers meet.
ColorBlindPersonals.com - an interracial dating community.

More details can be found below in the snippet from today's press release:

"On Tuesday, February 14th, 2006, the AIR will be full of love thanks to a new solution which takes the stress out of online dating once and for all. AIR, which stands for Advanced Inbox Retriever, is the brainchild of Mr John Jablonski, founder of the revolutionary dating network Singles of America.

'Valentine’s Day is traditionally a stressful time for single people, but hopefully our family of websites will alleviate this by bringing singles together faster,' said Mr Jablonski. 'This revolutionary new dating tool will allow singles to meet quicker than conventional online dating. Now anxious singles don’t need to constantly check their mail inbox, worrying if they have received something from a potential partner. They can just sit back, and wait for love to come to them like a breath of fresh AIR.'

AIR is an inspired piece of software, the like of which has never been seen before in an online dating context. Members of the Singles of America network can download the AIR software, which will sit in the bottom tray of their desktop. Once a reply (private message) to their profile is received, the AIR toolbar instantly alerts the user to the exciting news.

'The beauty of AIR is in its simplicity,' said Mr Jablonski. 'No fuss, no stress and no difficulty. Simply download AIR, and it will whip your love life up into a storm.'

AIR is a free gift which will be unveiled for Valentine’s Day for all subscribers to any of the nine unique dating personals websites in the Singles of America network. AIR is just the latest addition to the brand new concept in online dating, provided by Singles of America.

AIR Overview and Download
http://www.singlesofamerica.com/site-download_air.html

One profile allows access to all--or as many--[Singles of America Network websites] the member chooses, and more websites are planned for the not too distance future."

Online Dating Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:16:00 +0000

As Valentine's Day approaches, many singles are turning to online dating as an efficient and convenient way of finding the right mate, lover, special friend, spouse, etc.

Here are some tips from Ann Bendis @ ESLDating.com* that can help give you an edge in the online dating game:

"Because of the anonymity of online dating, it can be trickier than conventional dating. Appearances and descriptions can be misleading, and unfortunately in other cases, just downright deceiving. By following a few tips, online daters can successfully experience safe dates and avoid being a guest on one of those 'disastrous internet dating' talk shows.

Tip #1: Trust your instincts and use common sense. If this person rubs you the wrong way via email, imagine how he or she will make you feel in person. Don't do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Tip #2: Enjoy your anonymity online. Using your dating service's secure messaging system, you can communicate without giving out personal information until you feel comfortable. The last thing you need is your very own email stalker.

Tip #3: Be Realistic. Even most reality television shows don't have happy endings these days. Just because this person sounds like the perfect fit, it doesn't mean that you should start ordering the wedding invitations just yet. You have to read a book before you can give a real summary. This date might not be your last first date. If it doesn't lead to a second date, move on to the next person on your list.

Tip #4: In case you've been stranded on a deserted island for the past thirty years and fail to realize that unfortunately there are some cruel and sick people in this world, this message needs to be heard. First Dates Should Be in Public! Never ever agree to meet at the other person's place or to pick them up. Also, be sure and let a friend or family member know your plans for the evening. Stay alert on the first date. If you must have an alcoholic beverage, have only one and do not leave your drink unattended.

Tip #5: Try meeting during the day, perhaps on your lunch break. If the date isn't going as planned, you have a perfect reason to cut the outing short.

Tip #6: Red Flags. As in all traffic signs, red means stop. Don't ignore things that leap out at you about the person. These things are warning signs and include such behaviors:

Refuses to answer your questions directly. Is the person hiding something?

Makes disrespectful comments about others. How will the person describe you?

Inconsistent information which doesn't match prior information from profile, chat, emails, and phone calls. Liar! Liar! Pants on Fire.

Avoids phone contact. Why? Marriage?

If the fates are kind, then you will only have pleasant dates as a result of your online matching, but just in case, it's always good to be prepared.

Ann Bendis writes about online dating and relationships at http://www.esldating.com"

Some Great Online Dating Tips from The Folks @ Paltalk.com

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Brown) — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 10:20:00 +0000

Yup: Valentine's Day is approaching fast. Being single can be tough around Valentine's Day: all those feelings that have been pushing you to find a partner are enhanced around this time of the year, and the pressure to find Mr. or Mrs. Right can be overwhelming.

The folks @ Paltalk.com have a few useful pointers that you can probably use this Valentine's season. Here's a clip from yesterday's press release:

"An estimated 40 million U.S. singles have tried online dating, according to research reports. With Valentines' day just around the corner, Paltalk, the Internet's largest real time voice and video chat community, offers helpful hints to enhance the online dating experience:

Spend time on your profile, ensuring there are current photos and videos along with a list of keywords that accurately capture your interests. That picture you took ten years ago might be your best ever photo, but if it's not an accurate reflection of your current self, it's time to pull out the digital camera for retakes.

Invite a friend to start online dating at the same time. You can critique each other's profiles and share stories about the people you've met, for better or for worse.

Consider a virtual date before an in person one. You can be more relaxed and at ease at first getting to know someone from the comfort of your own home. After things go well, you can opt for an in-person meeting.

If someone looks interesting, be bold and make contact. You have nothing to lose by sending a message.

Online voice and video interaction is the next iteration of online dating, because the details of an individual's demeanor are quickly revealed. 'For anyone who's ever lamented "he just didn't look like his picture," or "he wasn't what I was expecting," says Paltalk CMO Michael Levit, 'Paltalk is the solution. Paltalk takes the guesswork out of online dating.'

Thousands of individuals have met their current mates on Paltalk. Visit Paltalk.com's 'Fabulous Singles' room to find your own perfect date.

About Paltalk
Paltalk is the largest Instant Chat (IC) community on the Internet with over 4 million active members participating in live voice and video enabled chat rooms. The Paltalk Messenger allows members to administer their own voice and video discussions and instant message (IM) with buddies on MSN, AOL, Yahoo, and ICQ. The Paltalk Messenger has been downloaded over 37 million times and accounts for over 8 billion voice minutes per year. Paltalk was the first company to launch video and voice combined with an on-line buddy list in one package. Paltalk is a privately held company based in New York that was founded in June of 1998."