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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[1]. Zoosk is based in San Francisco, CA[2].

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.[3]

History

The company was started in December 2007 by Alex Mehr and Shayan Zadeh, initially as a third-party dating application on Facebook[4].

In May 2010, Grammy Award winning recording artists T-Pain and Flo Rida released a song inspired by Zoosk entitled "Zoosk Girl".[5].

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.[6] Zoosk also offers a Mobile phone version of its service.[7]

References

  1. ^ [1] "Networking Sites Provide New Ways to Meet Potential Dates" - Washington Post, March 6, 2009
  2. ^ [2] "The Next Big Thing: The Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies" - The Wall Street Journal, March 9, 2010
  3. ^ [3]"Bessemer GP on Playdom deal" - Boston Business Journal, July 28, 2010
  4. ^ [4]"Zoosk Lands Another $30 Million For Social Dating" - Washington Post, December 3, 2009
  5. ^ [5]"Flo Rida to Show Range of Skills on Double Album, 'The Only One'" - Billboard, August 17, 2010
  6. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/03/AR2009120302080.html
  7. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/03/AR2009120302080.html