Online Personals Watch: News on the Dating Industry and Business

Men Cheating Increases With Unemployment

LIME LIFE - Jan 22 -  Studies show that individuals with low self-esteem are more likely to cheat on their partners. In mid-2009, David Reese, the owner of UK-based Married and Looking, said that he saw an increase of subscribers to his site. Ashley Madison, which specializes in promoting extramarital affairs has seen steady growth since January 2008: the traffic rank went from around the top 15,00 to 4,500 in January 2010. Philanderers.com, which not only provides dating services for committed individuals looking to cheat, but gives tips on not getting caught, stayed strong through tumultuous economic changes. FULL ARTICLE @ LIME LIFE

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Internet Dating Industry Weekly News Summary - 5 Mins

Online Personals Watch News Summary #2, April 10, 2009 from Mark Brooks on Vimeo.

This weeks news covers the rise of philandering, virtual goods companies making $500m+, mobile dating to hit $1.4b in 2013, banner ad blindness, lock and key and events, online speed dating and a survey of fussy singles.

The Boom In Websites Offering Illicit Encounters

DAILYMAIL.CO.UK -- Apr 6 -- David Rees is founder and director of marriedandlooking.co.uk, one such site aimed at facilitating affairs among married people. 'In the past 6 months, we've seen a 25% increase in members versus the previous 6 months, and it's certainly being driven by the recession,' says Rees. Howard James is marketing director of one of the newest sex-driven matchmaking websites, forgetdinner.co.uk, aimed at those who want to bypass dating and get straight to the bedroom. 'Although we are aimed at singles, there are almost certainly married people using Forget Dinner to facilitate affairs right now,' he says. Andy Felton is cashing in on infidelity. He developed Your-Spy.co.uk, a computer software programme that monitors your spouse's email and internet activity once downloaded discreetly onto their computer or laptop. 'Research we've conducted with almost 600 office workers across the UK reveals that, with concerns over money and job security, people are more likely to engage in illicit affairs right now than ever before,' says Felton. FULL ARTICLE @ DAILYMAIL.CO.UK