Month: October 2013

Do Traditional Dating Values Apply Online?

The simple answer is ‘no’, but that would make a very short blog post, so I’ll elaborate… Anyone can make the first move – Traditionally it was thought that it should be the man who first approaches a woman to ask her to go on a date with him. However, when it comes to online… Continue reading Do Traditional Dating Values Apply Online?

Farmers Weekly: “Rural Romance: Heart of the Countryside – Rupert and Clare”

This week’s issue of Farmers Weekly features rural couple Rupert and Clare who met on Muddy Matches in 2012. When the Farmers Weekly reporter asked Rupert if rural people are more romantic than urban people he said: “I challenge any urbanite to see your other half knee high in dung one minute then bath and… Continue reading Farmers Weekly: “Rural Romance: Heart of the Countryside – Rupert and Clare”

Marketing Week: “Kite-mark Style Standard Logo Mooted for Online Dating Brands”

As one of the inaugural members of the Online Dating Association, Muddy Matches is mentioned in an article about the association’s proposal to introduce a kite-mark for its members. Speaking about the need for a code of practice within the industry, CEO of the Online Dating Association George Kidd said: “This pyramid [of self regulation]… Continue reading Marketing Week: “Kite-mark Style Standard Logo Mooted for Online Dating Brands”

Moneywise: “Beware the Online Dating Scams”

Financial magazine Moneywise provided a helpful guide to protecting yourself from online dating scams and Muddy Matches was mentioned in the piece as an example of a popular niche dating website. The article suggested that people should be suspicious of anyone who asks them for money and should also be wary about websites where you… Continue reading Moneywise: “Beware the Online Dating Scams”

What Do I Get For My Money?

A question we get asked a lot is ‘why should I have pay to message people?’ Fair enough, we understand that money doesn’t grow on trees (if it did we’d all become arborologists) and that for many it is difficult to find the money to pay for online dating sites. However, there are reasons why… Continue reading What Do I Get For My Money?

Online Dating Help: “A Dating Site That Expects You to Get a Little Muddy”

Independent dating review website Online Dating Help took a look how the ‘muddy’ side of niche dating website Muddy Matches attracts country-minded singles. Writer Aet Suvari said: “It doesn’t necessarily have to be about one farmer looking for another on this site. Like they say, it’s open for everyone who loves a bit of countryside… Continue reading Online Dating Help: “A Dating Site That Expects You to Get a Little Muddy”

Talk Business: “Secret Diary of an Entrepreneur”

Talk Business magazine spoke to Muddy Matches’ co-founder Lucy Reeves about a typical week in the life of online dating website Muddy Matches. Take a look at the magazine article to find out about what goes on behind the scenes at  Muddy Matches; including how we prevent scammers from joining the site, our reaction to… Continue reading Talk Business: “Secret Diary of an Entrepreneur”

I am due to get married next year…

“Thought I ought to drop you a line just to say THANK YOU!  Two years ago (today!) I went for a quick drink via Muddy Matches and I have not looked back since, I am due to get married next year!  Hats off to you all – you do a superb job! Many thanks!” Belinda