Matchmaking And Internet Dating Industry Growing

CNBC -- Sep 12 -- The past decade has seen the matchmaking industry racking up dollar signs across continents. Marketdata Enterprises expects the U.S. dating services market (including solo matchmakers, dating websites, chains and franchises) to grow at an average annual pace of 3.7% from 2005 to 2008, with services worth $1.11 billion. It's a bigger story in Asia. In India, the business of matchmaking brings in roughly $300m a year, according to Anupam Mittal the co-founder of Shaadi.com, an Indian matrimonial service. And over in China, iResearch values the matchmaking industry at $1.3 billion a year and fast growing. FULL ARTICLE @ CNBC

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[online dating]

Yes, online dating is very popular on the whole world. In india shaddi.com is very very popular. People really happy the service they provided.

[Love Stricken]

Unfortunately most dating sites are a complete waste of time. They charge rediculous subscription fees and continue to prey on the people desperate to find love.

[Rynn]

I have to disagree. Yes, some dating websites are a scam. However, a lot of my friends have had success through Great Expectations and eHarmony. There is success and failure whether you date online or through traditional methods.