#2.1 Dating Sales in web browser
#2.2 Dating Sales in mobile apps
#2.3 Dating Sales in new channels
#2.3 Dating Sales in VR apps
#3 Human behaviour
#3 Matchmaking
#3.1 Find people to date
#3.2 Customize: UI
#3.2. Customize: Dating Pro Updates
#3.2. Inspiration. Investments. Partner Hub.
#3.2.1 Cases & Stories of Awesome
#3.3 Bring in customers. Market
#3.4 Find dates. Conversion into new registrations
#3.5 More matches. Conversion into paying members
#3.6 First messages. Customer engagement and retention
#3.7 Communications. Online and offline. Upselling and cross-selling
#4.1.1 Ideas
#4.2 Analytics. Trends.
#4.2 Cost savings COGS
#4.2 How-to guides
How To Build a Dating Website From Scratch: Step-by-Step Guide for Startups
Launching a dating website sounds simple until real decisions begin. Should you start with an MVP or plan a full-featured [...]
Apr 21, 2026
Essential Dating App Features for a Successful Match Experience
Must-Have Dating App Features for Startups: What to Build First (and What to Skip)
Key Takeaways
A dating app MVP in [...]
Apr 9, 2026
The Real Dating App Development Cost: A 2026 Guide for Developers
Dating App Development Cost in 2026: From MVP to Scalable Platform
Launching a dating app in 2026 requires more than a [...]
Mar 31, 2026
Dating App Marketing Strategy for 2026: From Zero Budget to Sustainable Growth
This guide is for dating app founders, marketers, and product managers seeking a sustainable dating app marketing strategy for 2026. [...]
Mar 17, 2026
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Startup Summary – November 10th
GDI is always scouting for fresh entrants in the online dating industry, groundbreaking business approaches, and novel technological advancements.
In collaboration [...]
Nov 15, 2023
GDI New York 2024 – Invitation for Speaker Proposals
Would you like to be a speaker at our upcoming conference in New York on March 20th, 2024? Read on [...]
Nov 15, 2023
Online Dating Positively Impacts Society
Online dating platforms are fostering diversity in relationships, as evidenced by a higher likelihood of interracial couples forming through these [...]
Nov 10, 2023
UX Roundup for October 2023
Welcome to our October edition of the UX Digest, a curated selection highlighting the latest trends, innovations, and standout designs [...]
Nov 10, 2023
Seeking a Romantic Partner? Taiwan’s Government Offers Assistance in Dating
In Tainan, Taiwan, Hsu Yu-hsin, a 37-year-old makeup artist, attended a unique singles mixer at a temple dedicated to Taiwan's [...]
Nov 10, 2023
Survey Reveals 92% of American Adults Favor Dating Individuals Who Have Undergone Therapy
A recent survey by the dating app Pure has uncovered a unique dating preference among Americans: the inclination towards partners [...]
Nov 10, 2023
See Chat Operator in action. Prevent users from leaving at the beginning of your dating business.
Now you can try the functionality of 2211 Chat Operator Software through an interactive prototype.
Chat operator interface:
Website Owner Interface:
How do [...]
Nov 8, 2023
LTR EDITION 27
The LTR online monthly gathering is by-invite-only for leaders who are members of IDEA, in the dating industry. Invites come from Mark Brooks.
LTR stands [...]
Nov 8, 2023
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SWSH has successfully raised $1.7 million in funding for its app, which is designed to foster deeper friendships among its users.
SWSH is an app that is currently being piloted at New York University and Princeton University. Its name, derived from [...]
Nov 8, 2023
Startup Roundup – November 3rd
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Sirf Coffee is a personalized dating service for Indians around the world: Since 2009, Sirf Coffee has been [...]
Nov 8, 2023
How Lidiane Jones, the incoming CEO of Bumble, intends to leverage AI to elevate matching
Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down
Slack's CEO will take over in January. Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down from [...]
Nov 8, 2023
Does online dating simplify the dating process?
Key points:
Contrary to expectations, online dating may not be as effective as it seems;
Research shows that a significant [...]
Nov 8, 2023
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