3 Minutes to Decide With SpeedDate

Last year, I wrote about the popular WooMe and people seemed to really enjoy the site. If you just can’t get enough, feast your eyes upon SpeedDate.com. Launched last October, Co-founder Dan Abelon helped to start what now seems to be the biggest trend. SpeedDate.com is exactly what the name implies - fast dating. Similar to WooMe, dates are short, sweet, and one-on-one. SpeedDate.com will match you up based on some basic personality and geographical preferences.

Once you are all registered, you are able to start dating immediately. Unlike any other dating options, SpeedDate.com allows singles to immediately determine if they have real chemistry before taking the time to meet in person. How much time do you have to do this? Three minutes! There are distinguishable “yes” and “no” buttons to note whether or not you enjoyed your time, and would like to setup a real date. Afterwards, you can go back and get in touch with the “yes” daters to arrange a real-world meet-up if both of you clicked the green “yes” button. Clicking the “no” button will end the date and move you on to the next.

I have not been to a real speed-dating event, but I would imagine the process to be similar to SpeedDate.com where sessions are scheduled for an allotted amount of time on a weekly basis to maximize your potential dating pool. At all other times, keeping the browser window open will continue to match you up with new people as they come online.

I tried it out, and although I did not meet the girl of my dreams, I liked the experience. The site is neat, fresh, and offers you the luxury of dating from home. What I find interesting about the site is that it offers all forms of communication. Don’t have a webcam? Not to worry because SpeedDate.com beats the competition by offering voice, video, and text as a means of conversation, meaning if you’re without a Webcam you’re not entirely out of the game. However, I would recommend a webcam. You might get a lot of “no” clicks. It’s also worth noting that SpeedDate.com has recently launched a Facebook application. Smart move considering Facebook is one of the largest social networks on the net.

Years ago, people would have looked at you strange for finding a date online, but it is more accepted now. “It’s amazing to be able to go on 30-40 online dates in an eveing and then pick people you want to get to know better.” says Kelly, a SpeedDate member from California. “I’ve started a relationship that would not have been possible without SpeedDate.” Although you may get an occasional raised eyebrow when telling your friends you met your girl/guy online, you can look at them and laugh knowing you are happy to have met your true love on SpeedDate.com!