New York’s own online dating startup OKCupid announced that former rival Match.com bought the company for $50 million today, and there was much rejoicing.
But back in April, when OKCupid wrote a post called “Why You Should Never Pay for Online Dating,” the companies weren’t so sweet on each other. Read More
Match.com just shelled out $50 million for New York’s homegrown dating site OKCupid, the dating site known for being free, giving its users quizzes, and turning those surveys into fascinating plunges into the human psyche at the OKTrends blog.
The press release indicates that OKCupid will not be shut down and Read More
The six weeks between New Year’s and Valentine’s Day are the busiest time of the year for the online dating industry, well-represented in New York by startups like HowAboutWe, AreYouInterested and OKCupid.
Online dating is becoming more mainstream (the Economist says it’s “no longer an act of desperation”!) as Americans live more and Read More
The New York-based dating site HowAboutWe is all about getting out and about.
It’s also–let’s face it, most of the time–really dorky.
If you’re nostalgic for snow angels, sledding or hot chocolate, today’s your day to grab a date and head to Central Park.
Given a surplus of New Yorkers floating around Read More
