Ever since they playfully termed Muddy Matches ‘Tinder for Farmers’ in the early days of our venture to match country lovers, we have enjoyed the support of The Telegraph when it comes to online dating coverage. Whether it’s been a place in their top 10 list of ‘go to’ online dating websites or as part… Continue reading Love in the time of the Corona (The Telegraph)
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Metro: lessons to be learnt from Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’
Metro writer Katie Bailey wrote a tongue-in-cheek guide to the first episode of the new series of ‘First Dates’. She made reference to Muddy Matches, by saying: “There is a dating site for country folk called ‘Muddy Matches’ out there (Picture: Channel 4) Jenny knows, she’s on it.” Click to read the full article on… Continue reading Metro: lessons to be learnt from Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’
House&Hound: “6 Equestrian-themed Valentine’s Dates”
If you’re dating an equestrian, a horse-themed date is a great way to impress your date. Horse and Hound suggested a range of equestrian dates for Valentine’s Day and suggested Muddy Matches as a great place to find horsey people. The writer said that Muddy Matches is “the go-to site for horsey and countryside types… Continue reading House&Hound: “6 Equestrian-themed Valentine’s Dates”
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”
The Telegraph: “The Secret Language of Internet Dating”
The Telegraph writer Casilda Grigg writes about what people say and what they really mean when it comes to the language of internet dating. Speaking about text speak, Casilda wrote: “Faced with the pressure to write well and avoid clichés, it’s tempting, perhaps, to take the easy option and dash off something brief and ungrammatical,… Continue reading The Telegraph: “The Secret Language of Internet Dating”
London 24: “London’s Weirdest Dating Events and Agencies”
You may be surprised to know that countryside dating website Muddy Matches was dreamed up in a pub in London, well it surprised London 24 journalist Kate Nelson, who added it to a list of ‘weird’ London dating websites. Kate said: “[Lucy and Emma]came up with the idea while nursing hangovers in London as a… Continue reading London 24: “London’s Weirdest Dating Events and Agencies”
Mental Floss: “6 Unbelievably Niche Dating Sites”
Muddy Matches was named as ‘unbelievably niche dating site’ by Mental Floss. Writer Jenny Morrill said: “Although this site’s Google entry advertises it as dating for “single farmers” and “equestrian singles”, further investigation shows Muddy Matches to cast its net a bit wider than that. A bit, but not much. The first rule of Muddy Matches… Continue reading Mental Floss: “6 Unbelievably Niche Dating Sites”
Money Saving Expert: “20 Tips to Help You Date Online for Less”
Money Saving Expert writers Rose and Jenny give some great advice about how to use online dating websites. They give advice about choosing a website, keeping safe online and arranging a date. The writers describe Muddy Matches as ‘the best dating website for outdoor types’ and said: “Quirky site Muddy Matches* describes itself as an online… Continue reading Money Saving Expert: “20 Tips to Help You Date Online for Less”
VICE: “This Is What It’s Like to Be Gay in the Countryside”
VICE writer Nell Frizzell writes about what it’s like to be gay and live in the countryside. She speaks to people who have experienced ‘coming out’ in a rural community and also to Cath Sykes from National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs about rural isolation. Muddy Matches is mentioned in the article as an example… Continue reading VICE: “This Is What It’s Like to Be Gay in the Countryside”
#SBS: “You Never Know Who’ll You’ll Meet at #SBS”
MM’s Heather wrote a guest post for the #SBS (Small Business Sunday) website about how you can use the #SBS event to network with lots of small business owners. Muddy Matches won an #SBS retweet from Theo Paphitis in 2013. If you would like a retweet from the former dragon, send him a tweet about… Continue reading #SBS: “You Never Know Who’ll You’ll Meet at #SBS”