GAINESVILLE -- Mar 13 -- Seniors are the fastest growing group of
online users, according to Kaizad Gotla, an analyst with
Nielsen/NetRatings. Of the 26 million persons visiting online
dating sites in Jan. 2005, more than 18%, or 4.8 million, were over 55.
Up from 16.75% a year earlier. In January 2005, eHarmony 55+
users jumped 86% to 350,000 from 196,000 a year earlier, according to
Nielsen//NetRatings. Match.com attracted 704,000 in January 2005, up
16% from 606,000 in January 2004. "It boils down to the fact that
people over the age of 50 are more discriminating," said Dr Neil Clark
Warren of eHarmony. FULL ARTICLE @ GAINESVILLE.COM