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Zoosk, Inc.
Industry	Consumer services
Founded	Fremont, California, U.S. (2007)
Founder	Alex Mehr Shayan Zadeh Brad Henrickson John Smart
Headquarters	, Germany
Worldwide
Services	Online dating service
Revenue	US$178.23 million (2013)
−US$2.62 million (2013)
174 (April 2014)^[1]
Website	zoosk.com

The rest are dead profiles. This is easily proven by finding photos that are date-stamped. It is not unusual to find photos stamped 2006, 2007 or even older. Dead profiles, guaranteed. So, if you were to randomly email 30 people on Zoosk, odds are that 85% of those profiles are dead and you'll never get a reply.

If there’s a green dot or indicator on someone's profile saying he or she is Online Now, it means that person is currently active on Zoosk. If there’s a blue dot or indicator on someone's profile saying he or she was Recently Online, it means that person visited Zoosk at least once within the last seven days. Have more questions?
Pausing lets you temporarily hide your profile from Zoosk and still keep your profile, connections, and message history for when you come back. When you pause your account: Your profile is hidden from Zoosk and won’t be shown to other Zoosk members. You will keep your profile, connections, and message history.

Zoosk is an online dating service available in 25 languages and in more than 80 countries.^[2] The founders of the company are Shayan Zadeh and Alex Mehr, who ran the company until December 2014.^[3] After struggles that year, Kelly Steckelberg became the company's new CEO.^[4] In July 2019, Zoosk became part of Spark Networks SE.

History[edit]

Zoosk launched in December 2007. Its co-founders, Shayan Zadeh and Alex Mehr, were the company's original CEOs. They are both Iranian immigrants who migrated to US to continue their education.^[5]^[6]^[7] Zadeh and Mehr met as undergraduates at Sharif University of Technology in Iran and travelled to the US together to attend graduate school at the University of Maryland.^[8] Zadeh worked at Microsoft after graduating with a master's degree from University of Maryland in computer science, which is part of the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. Mehr earned his master's degree and PhD and later worked for NASA. Mehr attended business school at the University of California at Berkeley, but he dropped out to work on Zoosk.^[9]

In April 2014, Zoosk filed S-1 paperwork for an initial public offering as it sought to raise $100 million in capital.^[10] In the S-1, the company reported 2013 revenues of $178.2 million, a 63% increase over the previous year, and that it had cut losses 87% to $2.6 million.^[10] It has 27 million members,^[3] of which 650,000 were paying subscribers, and its membership was growing 44% year-over-year.^[10]^[11] Zoosk had reached the position of no. 1 grossing dating app and a top 25 grossing app on the AppleiOS App Store.^[11]

Despite $200 million in revenue collected in 2014, as well as a profit the previous year, Zoosk lost money in 2014. This is due to the company overspending on expansion and over-hiring. The company was also operating on the start-up principle that profits do not matter. With these problems at the company, Zoosk canceled its IPO in December. In January 2015, they laid off 15% of their staff. To improve revenue, the company decided in November 2014 to require a paid membership to send messages.^[4]

On March 21, 2019, Spark Networks SE (a global dating company with a portfolio of dating brands) announced a definitive deal to acquire Zoosk.^[12] The deal was finalized on July 1, 2019, forming North America's second-largest dating company in revenues.^[13]

Product[edit]

Zoosk has an iOS and Android app and a desktop chat client. Zoosk uses big data and algorithmic recommendations technology to help users find partners.^[11] Its 'proprietary Behavioral Matchmaking engine' learns from users' clicks, messaging, and other actions to help produce more accurate matches.^[11] The idea is that the more data Zoosk obtains from its users, the better its recommendations can be.^[11]

In August 2014, Zoosk added its Photo Verification service, designed to prevent users from 'posting photos of themselves when they were 10 years younger or 20 pounds lighter'.^[14] To verify a photo, users are asked to take a video selfie in order to record their appearance from multiple angles. Zoosk moderators then determine if the user's profile photo and video match. When they do, the user receives a green check next to his or her photos.^[14] The feature was released first to the Zoosk iOS app, followed by Android.^[15]

In January 2018, Zoosk launched Insignia, a way for U.S. military service members to verify their status.^[16] The feature is meant to reduce instances of stolen valor, particularly in connection to romance scams.^[17]

Zoosk users are aged 18 and older.^[18] It uses gamification and popularity rankings to encourage participation.^[19]

Funding[edit]

Zoosk's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, ATA Ventures and Canaan Partners.^[6] The company has raised more than $60 million in equity.^[11]

Pricing model[edit]

Until November 2014, Zoosk charged no fee to start using the app and to send one message to another person. Since November 2014, contact and interaction beyond the first message per person requires a premium (i.e., paid) subscription.^[4]^[20]

Awards and recognition[edit]

In 2014, Zoosk was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking no. 1660.^[21]

In 2014, the San Francisco Business Times also named Shayan Zadeh to its 40 Under 40 list of Bay Area entrepreneurs.^[22]

The Wall Street Journal ranked Zoosk no. 29 on its The Next Big Thing 2011 – The Top 50 Venture-Funded Companies list, up from the No. 42 spot the previous year.^[5]^[6]

About.com's 2011 Reader's Choice Awards named Zoosk's iPhone app a finalist in its Best Dating App competition.^[23]

According to AppAppeal, in August 2012 Zoosk was the fifth most popular dating app in the world and the third in the U.S.^[24] In 2012, the company also won an Effie Award for its advertising campaign 'Online Dating, Your Way'.^[25]^[26]

References[edit]

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^ ^a^b'The Next Big Thing 2011 - The Top 50 Venture-Funded Companies'The Wall Street Journal Accessed September 6, 2012
^ ^a^b^cKincaid, Jason 'Zoosk Lands Another $30 Million for Social Dating'The Washington Post Accessed September 6, 2012
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^ ^a^b^cBercovici, Jeff (16 April 2014). 'Zoosk Files For IPO; Here's What You Need To Know'. Forbes. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
^ ^a^b^c^d^e^fLawler, Ryan (16 April 2014). 'Online Dating Site Zoosk Files For $100M IPO, With $178M in Revenues And A$2.6M Net Loss in 2013'. TechCrunch. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
^'Spark Networks SE Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Zoosk, Inc., Creating the Second Largest Dating Company in North America'. www.businesswire.com. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
^'Spark Networks SE Closes Zoosk, Inc. Acquisition'. finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
^ ^a^bLapowsky, Issie (21 August 2014). 'This Dating Site Is Teaching the Internet an Important Lesson About Anonymity'. Wired. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
^Moscaritolo, Angela (21 August 2014). 'Avoid Getting Catfished With Zoosk Photo Verification'. PC Magazine. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
^'Introducing Zoosk Insignia, U.S. Service Member Verification to Fight Romance Scams'. The Date Mix. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
^'How a Billion-Dollar Internet Scam Is Breaking Hearts and Bank Accounts'. HuffPost. 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
^'CrunchBase'. CrunchBase. CrunchBase. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
^Staff (2012-04-27). 'Zoosk Utilizes Gamification to Improve Online Dating'. Gamification Co. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
^'Do I Have To Pay? : Zoosk Help'. Zoosk.zendesk.com. 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
^'Inc. 5000 2014'. Inc.com. Inc. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
^Staff. 'Shayan Zadeh: CEO and co-founder, Zoosk'. Website. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
^'Best Dating App Readers' Choice Award 2011 Finalists'. About.com. Retrieved September 9, 2012
^'The Most Popular Dating App Per Country'AppAppeal Accessed September 10, 2012
^'Effie:Zoosk'Archived August 26, 2012, at the Wayback MachineEffie Worldwide Accessed September 9, 2012
^'Effie Awards' Advertising Educational Foundation Accessed September 10, 2012

External links[edit]

Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zoosk&oldid=1016842073'

Before you begin connecting with matches on Zoosk, let’s answer the question “How does Zoosk work?” (Full disclosure—The Date Mix is owned and operated by Zoosk).

Zoosk is one of the oldest and most trusted online dating services in the game. As a result, it’s been tried and tested millions of times by one of the largest pools of singles out there.

Whether you’re considering online dating for the first time or you’re an expert who’s looking for a more effective online dating service, you’re in capable hands. We’ve designed Zoosk with every member in mind.

This beginner’s guide will show you exactly how to use Zoosk so you can start your love story today.

So, How Does Zoosk Work?

Step 1: Sign up for your account

To begin, fill in some standard personal info or link your Facebook or Google account to input the basics for you. Next, upload a profile photo and answer some background and lifestyle questions.

These sections ensure all accounts are sufficiently filled out, and keep the empty, boring profiles to a minimum.

Step 2: Deck out your profile

Now it’s time to select a catchy display name. Think of this as your dating codename! It has to be short, so we’d recommend using something memorable. A clever username is a great conversation starter!

Are you looking for real people with real intentions? We’ve got you. Zoosk members can verify their social accounts, photos, and phone number. The more of these that you verify, the better, so don’t be shy on the details.

Step 3: Add some more photos

Members with more photos tend to get more messages. At Zoosk, we want our users to have dating success, so you can add up to 6 photos to your profile!

There are several ways to go about picking a profile photo, but here are some key guidelines.

Keep group photos to a minimum, smile, and opt for interesting backgrounds! Shots of you in a cool location or exploring a passion of yours are always a winner.

Profile photos should show who you are, what you look like, and what you enjoy doing.

Step 4: Write your story

Ok, here’s the fun part about how Zoosk works! Zoosk gives you 1500 characters to tell your matches about what makes you special. Our advice? Be yourself.

We’ve made sure that you can go back and change your story at any time, so there’s no pressure to get it right on your first try.

Start with an elevator pitch – introduce yourself and mention your hobbies and occupation. Then branch into something personal, like your last Netflix binge or pet.

There’s even space for you to input what you’re looking for in a date, partner, and relationship so that you can connect with someone who has the same goals as you!

Zoosk is designed to connect you with individuals who love you for you! So use these sections to tell other singles who you are. Need more help? Check out our online dating profile tips.

Step 5: Start connecting

We’ve made searching for your match as simple as possible. Zoosk takes cues from both the new and old schools of online dating giving you more ways to match other singles.

You can opt for the Carousel, a quick like or swipe model, or enjoy selected matches sent to you daily via SmartPick technology. No surprises here! This way makes it easy to navigate, chat, and meet.

Or, you can choose a more traditional search feature. Here, you can filter preferences by age, religion, education, and more, helping you connect directly with someone who fits what you’re looking for!

Step 6: Being a member of Zoosk

Zoosk runs on a freemium model. It’s free to make an account and view other profiles but to message anyone, you’ll need to subscribe. This means you can try Zoosk out before you pay for its service.

Once you select a subscription, you’ll have access to everything. You’ll be able to use photo verification, see who viewed your profile, and receive daily match suggestions using our SmartPick technology.

Even better? Zoosk frequently offers membership discounts, like this exclusive Zoosk promo code for readers of The Date Mix.