BBC Radio Northampton: “Making Marriage Work”

BBC Radio Northampton’s Helen Blaby spoke to Heather from Muddy Matches about a new government backed scheme called ‘Love Nuggets’. Heather also spoke about horsey people and dating in the countryside. Click to listen to the interview (1hr 20mins in).

Glamour: “The New Rules of Online Dating”

Glamour magazine writer Gemma Askham spoke to Muddy Matches co-founder Lucy Reeves about why it’s important to look at the terms and conditions when signing up with an online dating website. Muddy Matches is an independent dating website, but Lucy explained that people are often “unaware that they’re joining a bigger network of dating sites”… Continue reading Glamour: “The New Rules of Online Dating”

Online Personals Watch: “Online Dating Association Interview With CEO George Kidd”

Online Personals Watch spoke to Online Dating Association CEO George Kidd about the ODA. George mentioned Muddy Matches as one of the niche dating websites that “have helped with technical advice, media back-up, thoughts on funding models and ideas on what we and all members might be telling users when it comes to safe as… Continue reading Online Personals Watch: “Online Dating Association Interview With CEO George Kidd”

Dating Pulse: “10 Tips for Safe Online Dating”

Online dating advice website Dating Pulse featured a guest post from Muddy Matches about how to stay safe online. MM’s Heather gave advice about protecting your personal details, getting to your date safely and staying safe while out on a date. To read the full article, click through to Dating Pulse.

Dating Advice.com: “Should You Choose a Niche Dating Site?”

Dating portal www.DatingAdvice.com featured a guest post by Muddy Matches dating blogger Heather about the pros and cons of choosing a niche dating website as well as the reason that you may wish to join both a niche online dating website and a large generic dating website. Click here to read the blog post.

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”

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”

The Independent: “28 Dates Later: Documenting the search for love amid the weird and wonderful world of online dating”

If you’re looking for a dating blog that’s both humorous and educational, then Willard Foxton’s 28 Dates Later is a good place to start. Sadly his 28 dates have come to an end, but you can find out more about his search in this Independent article. Looking back over his 28 internet dates he said:… Continue reading The Independent: “28 Dates Later: Documenting the search for love amid the weird and wonderful world of online dating”

Ivory Belle: “Can a themed wedding ever be sophisticated?”

When fellow Small Business Sunday winners Ivory Belle asked us to write a blog post for their bridal boutique, we knew it was essential to add a muddy twist and talk about farmer weddings. Take a look at the blog post to find out how you can add a sophisticated theme to your wedding whether… Continue reading Ivory Belle: “Can a themed wedding ever be sophisticated?”