Information Age dating relies more on head than heart

(Valerie Schultz)- Thanks to online matchmaking, diving into the pool of dating possibility is a much less random experience. Personal data is collected, collated, analyzed, synthesized, and bingo: here is the mathematically logical person for you. Or at least a short list of probable compatibles. I'm not sure how falling in love has become the equivalent of solving for x, but I am from the old school of irrelevance.

Also new in the realm of pairing off, there is, according to my daughters, apparently no such thing anymore as a "blind date."  Read more here…

Be Your Own Matchmaker

(San Diego Jewish Journal)- Patti Stanger, known by her popular Bravo television show “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” is on a mission to help singles figure out how to attract and keep their mates. In essence, she wants to spread her wisdom and train people to become their own matchmakers. As Stanger says, “Love is in the air. Sometimes you just need a little direction to find it.” Gender, financial status, age and sexual orientation are irrelevant; everyone deserves to find love. Read more here…

Could the Internet be Perfect Matchmaker?

(Patch.com)- Most singles at some point have used an internet dating service. Some of the popular stand-alone dating sites are plentyoffish, match and singlesnet. Social networking sites like Facebook are also starting to get into the matchmaking business. Read more here…

Nominations Open For The 3rd Annual iDate Awards : Online Dating and Matchmaking Industry Awards

(WebWire)- The iDate Awards highlight the individuals and companies who exemplify the best, most innovative aspects of the Internet Dating and Matchmaking Industry. The Award ceremony will take place on the night of January 24, 2012, as part of the 9th annual iDate Internet Dating Industry Conference, the largest trade show and convention for the Dating and Matchmaking industry. Read more here… 

Reality Bytes: Celebs have 'Millionaire Matchmaker' advice

(Colorado Daily)- "Millionaire Matchmaker" Patti Stanger needed to give her show some punch after last season's disastrous move to New York city. Let's just say her attempt to mate feisty New Yorkers was not pretty. Now the show's moving back to Los Angeles and Stanger's bringing in extra guns to spark up the show.

This season, Tori Spelling and Jenny McCarthy will be regular "Celebrity Advisers," offering love advice to Stanger's clients. The ladies have plenty of dating and divorce experience, but does that make them matchmaking pros?

The new season of "Millionaire Matchmaker" airs Aug. 18 on Bravo. Read more here...

Playing Cupid for Beijing's singles

(ChinaDaily)- "Some Chinese women want to find their future husbands and take speed
dating very seriously," she says.

"One woman brought her computer and typed all the answers she got from her questions. She was creating a survey.”

"We are not a matchmaking company. We don't work that way because there are plenty 

of Chinese websites that already do this.”

"We don't ask for information about salary, pictures, health issues or future plans. A 

Fishbowl event is more relaxed."  Read more here…

Choosing the Right Dating Site: Online Matchmaking vs. Online Dating

(Consumer-Rankings.com)- If you’re looking to find love through the internet, there are two types of dating websites that can help you achieve your goal; Matchmaking sites and traditional dating sites. There is no ‘right’ choice; rather it’s a matter of personal preference. You can even sign up to both types of websites without leaving your living room, and that’s the beauty of the internet. Read more here…

Q&A: Traditional matchmaking services vs. online dating?

(Ditto Effect)- Question for the relationships experts: just curious if anyone might hopefully be familiar with how more traditional, brick-and-mortar style matchmaking services differ/compare with online dating (aside from the higher cost involved and the fact that matchmakers assist the members more with the process)? For example, is there a general higher or lower success rate of meeting compatible people vs. online dating? Read more here…