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Zoosk
File:ZooskLogo.png
Type of site
Online dating service, Social network service
Created byAlex Mehr, Shayan Zadeh
URLhttp://www.zoosk.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationRequired

Zoosk is a social networking and online dating website with third-party applications on several social networking services. Zoosk is based in San Francisco, CA[1].

Zoosk is a subscription-based dating service, but non-paying members can post a profile and browse other profiles for free. Non-paying members can also pay for some services with virtual currency.[2]

History

The company was started in December 2007 by Alex Mehr and Shayan Zadeh, initially as a third-party dating application on Facebook[3]. In May, 2010 grammy award winning recording artist T-Pain and Flo Rida released a song inspired by Zoosk entitled "Zoosk Girl".

Features

Zoosk users can access the service on Zoosk's main website or use its third-party application on their Facebook, Bebo, Hi5, Tagged, or Myspace social networking platforms.[4] Zoosk also offers a Mobile phone version.[5]

References

  1. ^ [1] "The Next Big Thing: The Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies" - The Wall Street Journal, March 9, 2010
  2. ^ [2]"Bessemer GP on Playdom deal" - Boston Business Journal, July 28, 2010
  3. ^ http://techcrunch.com/2009/10/20/zoosk-hits-40-million-members-eyes-20-million-in-revenue-this-year/
  4. ^ http://www.zoosk.com/about.php
  5. ^ [3] "Zoosk takes social dating mobile" -