The credit crunch is spawning a new “staying in” culture as folks look for ways to cut back on spending without cutting down on being sociable and having fun. It is true that more folks are staying in, but they seem determined not to be miserable about it.

It would seem that despite being in the grip of a recession, nobody wants to give up the simple pleasures in life. As a result, one industry, which is not only thriving but also continuing to grow through the credit crunch is online dating. One prime example of this is the MakeFriendsOnline group of web properties whose expansion has continued unimpeded in recent months.

In August 2007, online dating and friendship site makefriendsonline.com carried out a survey amongst its members to find out if they would like the option to use Web cams on the site. Male respondents were keen to give it a go but the proposal met a resounding No from 56% of female members who not only did not want the option but also expressed reservations about even joining a site, which offered it.

DateExperience is proud to launch their new web site that helps the growing online dating community collaborate and rate their dates. The site also features sections for dating tips and advice.

A new and novel online dating site that has features in common with social networking and online dating web sites, has launched a mobile version of its web site. The new lifeknot.com mobile site enables members to use their cell phones as a digital ice-breaking device, as well as being able to search and view member profiles and pictures from their cell phones.

South Asians are now looking at online dating sites as opposed to matrimonials to find their partners. According to an online poll conducted by kamaconnection.com a leading South Asian dating website, 71 percent of the members surveyed opted for online dating as opposed to their parents setting them up.

It has been demystified. Singles can now stop making the 50/50 guesses and all the wrong shortcuts that lead to relationship failure. The prerequisite dating knowledge they need in order to succeed is now available to them. Now, singles have two choices. They can learn this essential dating skill to empower them to build strong and lasting love relationships, or they can decide to stay uninformed and repeat the same common and painful marital mistakes. It all depends on what each single is passionate about; success or failure.

Luvoo.com, a growing online dating company, is pleased to announce they have scheduled to launch and activate their first international online dating website by August 20th. This website will be dedicated to millions of Poland residents who are looking for love and friendship online in their country and abroad.

Google Inc. announced the launch of Google Romance, a new product that offers users both a psychographic matchmaking service and all-expenses-paid dates for couples who agree to experience contextually relevant advertising throughout the course of their evening.

Question - What Most Men Do Wrong Online? Answer - just about everything.