Zoosk - Can Online Dating Really Be This Fun?

Zoosk is a new kind of online dating site that takes advantage of the social networks you are a part of to find compatible matches.  Unlike other online dating sites, where you are on your own, Zoosk allows your social network friends to help you out.  Who knows you better than your friends?  And guess what?  It actually works.

Zoosk has grown to over 30 million users and is the number 1 dating application on Facebook.  That's more than double the 15 million members that Match.com reportedly has. This explosive growth has occured because of the viral nature of social networks and how easy it is to install the app.  Just login to your Facebook, Myspace, Friendster, or Bebo account and install the Zoosk dating app.  That's it. Zoosk syncs up to your social network profile and allows you to communicate with other online daters across all of its networks.  So if you are running Zoosk on Myspace you can still hookup with people using the app on Facebook.

On the surface, Zoosk does work like any other online dating site.  When you sign up you have to fill out your date card that contains all your relevant information.  Upload a photo, write a short description about yourself, choose your match preferences and you are good to go.  If someone comes by your Zoosk profile and likes what they see, they can send you flirts, winks or even virtual flowers to your Facebook page. 

Where Zoosk is differentiates itself from the rest of the crowd is that it allows your friends to give you testimonials. As long as you have some halfway decent friends, a good recommendation can go a long way towards finding you that perfect match.  Its also a great way for your friends to play matchmaker without being completely direct about it.  From your potential date's perspective this is an interesting way to see what other people think about you as well. 

Some people may be worried about their privacy, but Zoosk actually handles this well.  You can hide your social network profile from other Zoosk users unless you specifically allow them too.  So while they can see your Zoosk profile, they wouldn't be able to see your Facebook profile or even know that you have installed the Zoosk Facebook app at all.  All the photo urls are hidden, so users can't see where they came from.

So why should you choose Zoosk over any other online dating site?  First, because it integrates so seamlessly with the social profiles you already have setup.  A simple install and you have access to over 30 million singles to choose from.  And second, because its fun!  Having your friends help to set you up on a date can be so much easier than going in alone.  Zoosk is free to try, so give it a shot and be part of the largest online dating community on the web.

Install the Zoosk Facebook App