Marie Claire: “The 11 Best Dating Websites”

Marie Claire writer  Suzannah Ramsdale said: “Set up by two friends, Emma and Lucy, in 2006, Muddy Matches is aimed at ‘muddies’, who by the girls’ definition is ‘any person who loves the countryside and is not afraid of a bit of mud’. The criteria is pretty relaxed and the site uses a Muddy-Townie ratio… Continue reading Marie Claire: “The 11 Best Dating Websites”

Farmers Weekly: “The Dos and Don’ts of Dating a Farmer”

The Farmers Weekly Reporters team discussed the key do’s and don’ts of dating farmers and mention that Muddy Matches is a great place to look for single farmers. The reporters said that, when dating a farmer, it is a good idea to “sound impressed when they tell you how many acres they farm”, and it… Continue reading Farmers Weekly: “The Dos and Don’ts of Dating a Farmer”

How Long Does it Take to Find Love Online?

How long you spend on an online dating website can depend on a number of factors; how proactive you are, whether you live in a heavily populated area, the quality of your profile text and whether you have a good profile photo. For some, they can meet within a week of joining a dating website,… Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Find Love Online?

Guest Post: Dating After Divorce

When we said our wedding vows or made our commitments to our partners we never imagined that one day we’d be facing separation and divorce. We never imagined having to date again. That was my experience anyway. Yet, after the ending of a 20 year marriage, I picked up the pieces again, licked my wounds.… Continue reading Guest Post: Dating After Divorce

What’s the Most Popular First Date Idea?

You may have noticed that we have been running a poll to find out what the most popular first date idea is with three classic options. The options included meeting for ‘coffee’, going out for an ‘evening meal’ or going for ‘a drink’ and nearly 6000 people responded to the question! The most popular answer… Continue reading What’s the Most Popular First Date Idea?

My Dream Job: “Life as a Social Media & PR Executive”

My Dream Job journalist Megan, spoke to Heather Brown about what it’s like to be the social media and PR executive for countryside dating website Muddy Matches. Megan said: “The company now has over 100,000 registered members – proving that even niche markets can attract a lot of interest.” Click to read about Heather’s experience of… Continue reading My Dream Job: “Life as a Social Media & PR Executive”