Online dating feeling less attractive
Online dating sites are facing some loneliness amid an industry wide slowdown.
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Initially considered the last resort for the socially stunted, online dating has shrugged off its social stigma and emerged as a mainstream means for singles to find that special someone.
Time for the industry to celebrate, right? Wrong. Just when you'd think the industry would be poised to see its strongest growth, online dating is actually experiencing a slowdown.
The U.S. online dating industry is expected to climb 9 percent year-over-year with revenues of $516 million in 2005 coming from consumer subscriptions alone, said Nate Elliott, an Read More →
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