Intel’s Digital Lifestyle study shows that the Germans and Italians are the most prolific online daters in Europe. The Dutch and the Brits prop up the bottom of the league table.
The 50-plus seem to have got the hang of this online dating thing and are trying it in their droves. "It's rapidly growing among the 50-plus market. I know it's making inroads into the 60s, too," says Ron Geraci, special projects editor for AARP The Magazine.
For some facts, figures and tips about how to make the right impression have a look at this article in USA today. It’s good to see that the capitalist spirit is alive and kicking with the birth of the ‘personals’ advice services. If it is a boring day in the office it is amusing to have a look at Profile Doctor and Personals Trainer.
Internet research firm Nielsen//NetRatings says seniors are the fastest growing group of online users. Some 26 million people visited online dating sites in January, and 18%, or 4.8 million, were older than 55.
Date.com says sign-ups of members age 65 and older increased 78.5% from January 2004 to January 2005.
Match.com, one of the biggest online dating sites, in January attracted 704,000 visitors age 55 or older, up from 606,000 a year earlier.
No wonder none of my friends are at home when I phone! Dick Stroud.
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