Free Dating Sites : Is there room for more?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by wazimm, Apr 19, 2007.

  1. #1
    Lately I have been thinking of starting my own online dating site with skadate dating software. But.. yes there's always a but... since there's so many other dating sites online, i'm not sure whether or not there's still room for another free dating site.
     
    wazimm, Apr 19, 2007 IP
  2. Nystul

    Nystul Well-Known Member

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    #2
    I guess with the right marketing techniques, an online dating site definitely can work. There are just too many desperate males around ...

    so go for it, if you have a good business plan ^^
     
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  3. Jackie2006

    Jackie2006 Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Room ? No one will give an inch space to you. You have to have make yourself. And that could be done if you offer something interesting and useful.
     
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    Thats grt idea but you have to create your own room.
     
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    010081 Banned

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    #5
    yea there is still possible if you give extra services that other sites are not giving.
     
    010081, Apr 19, 2007 IP
  6. BigBadWolf

    BigBadWolf Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Good luck, you have a HUGE hill to climb.
     
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    zoltan Banned

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    #7
    As BigDadWolf, wrote... "HUGE hill to climb". But if you have the commitment and lots of money you can enter the market. :)
     
    zoltan, Apr 19, 2007 IP
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    #8
    Best way I would go about it - target the females. Soon as you got girls on there, the guys come automatically ;) My best bet would be advertising on sites mostly women go on (cooking, and other girl related sites) and other dating sites.

    Good luck ;)
     
    advoor, Apr 19, 2007 IP
  9. ZeRo_CoOl

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    #9
    Pick a niche and target it.

    I have the perfect niche market for you if you are interested. Obviously we would have to go into business together, the only reason I havent is time at the moment.

    Let me know, Byron
     
    ZeRo_CoOl, Apr 19, 2007 IP
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    Jump on in the waters nice...haha....Mines slowly but surely goin along...hopefully it will pic up more....Find a niche and promote like crazy
     
    superrichguy, Apr 19, 2007 IP
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    I think this market is way way over welming

    Anyway i hate dating sites i consider them stupid
     
    w3bmaster, Apr 19, 2007 IP
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    You could come up with a slightly different concept and run with it. I think there is no business out there where you won't have to deal with competition. Competition is healthy for any business and you should embrace it. The best person wins some of the times. Look at this company; buildmydatingsite, they offer a hosted solution with updates and features free.
     
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    #13
    This market is so saturated! What about starting a dating site with a specific niche? Then there will be more room to fit into these niches. (ex: a goth dating niche, etc)
     
    8everything, Apr 19, 2007 IP
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    #14
    Instead of a dating site, have you considered a community or social site dedicated to a particular subculture.

    What group of people do you intend to attract? A niche is simply a focus or narrow approach. Focusing on one very specific group of people or subculture will ensure growth into broader marketing techniques. Start small, grow slow.

    D
     
    Deedo, Apr 19, 2007 IP
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    #15
    You need to:

    1) Target a niche
    2) Advertise and Market your site
     
    JosefVirek, Apr 19, 2007 IP
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    Some specialists says that you need several million dollars to start and grow a new dating site. I disagree. Just read my recent post about this on my blog. :)
    Dating Site Development and Marketing
     
    zoltan, Apr 20, 2007 IP
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    #17
    Gold words..
     
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    #18
    There are still room for new comer but you need to be creative enough to get member by starting out small and only targeting a small area such as your local community.
     
    mentos, Jun 6, 2009 IP
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    #19
    You are right to say that there are lots of dating sites online, but this absolutely does not mean that you can't be successful. If you think of a good unique conception for your site, choose the right niche and do proper SEO - you have all chances to grow really big. Success is all about details. Choose a good stylish design, write keyword-rich content, do off page SEO - and eventually you will reach the top. Success requires contribution.
     
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    #20
    by now..u must have got a website... lol

    any way, that's awesome idea but use proper techiniques and will work out well. Try to offer great many dating services for free which other sites are not doing around the web...

    well, be creative & go ahead...
     
    lorraineperla, Oct 7, 2009 IP