Three weeks of nominations for the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards led us to these five new dating site finalists listed in alphabetical order. Learn more about each new dating site an review any that you've used. Voting closed on March 8th, 2011, with the winners announced March 15th, 2011. Who won? Scroll down and find out!
Cupidtino
Cupidtino
A dating site by and for Apple fans, whether that be iPhone, iPad or Apple computers. Although still in beta testing, Cupitino has attracted a surprising number of Mac-loving singles looking for love (@30,000 according to their FAQ). Free to sign up, but reading messages costs $4.79 a month - the same as a Venti Mocha at Starbucks.
GreenLightCard
GreenLightCard LLC
Less of a traditional dating site and more of a 'Victorian card' kind of idea. Users sign up and get personalized cards mailed to them that they can in turn give to folks they run into that are attractive, interesting, or have potential. Recipients then log into GreenLightCard for free if interested, and can make contact using the site. Free to sign up, but $99 a year to get personalized giveaway cards.
HowAboutWe
This Life, Inc.
After an unusually quick sign up, users of HowAboutWe suggest date ideas to other users, in the hopes of finding someone else with similar interests. How About We... starts off every date idea, and the best dates win prizes and the attentions of other members. Free.
Kikini
Kikini Limited
Open only to US-based college students, Kikini focuses more on the social aspects of dating, such as with social networking. Quick to create a profile with a focus more on connections than who you are or what you're looking for. Free.
Koopa
Koopa.com
Open to singles around the world of any sexual orientation, Koopa allows its members to sign up the 'normal' dating site way, or through their Facebook profiles. Free.
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