Getting Started
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How to Incorporate a Dating Business: UK, US, and International
The practical guide to incorporating a dating business in 2026. UK Ltd, US LLC, offshore options, tax implications, and the right structure for your launch stage.
How to Launch a Dating Site in 72 Hours
The complete 72-hour launch playbook for a white label dating site. What to do hour-by-hour from day 0 to live, including the shortcuts that actually work and the corners not to cut.
White Label Dating Contracts: What to Read Before You Sign
The 12 clauses every white label dating contract contains and what each one actually means for operators. Written by a 21-year industry veteran who has signed and exited many of these.
Dating Site Privacy Policy Template and Guide
A GDPR and CCPA-compliant dating site privacy policy template with clause-by-clause explanations. Covers data collection, retention, member rights, and cross-border transfers.
White Label Dating Platform Security Standards
The security standards every white label dating platform should meet in 2026. Encryption, authentication, penetration testing, compliance, and the questions to ask your provider.
Dating Site Insurance: What You Actually Need
The insurance coverage new dating site operators should have in 2026. Public liability, professional indemnity, cyber, and D&O with realistic costs for small operators.
White Label Dating App Solutions: What to Look For in 2026
The complete 2026 buyer's checklist for white label dating app solutions. Features, platforms, pricing, and what to watch out for. Based on real operator feedback.
How to Choose a White Label Dating Provider
A practical framework for choosing a white label dating provider in 2026. 14 evaluation criteria, the top 6 providers compared, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Dating Site vs Dating App: Which Should You Build First?
Should your first product be a dating site or a dating app? Cost, audience, monetisation, and growth implications of each, with a clear decision framework for new operators.
Pre-Launch Waitlist Strategies for Dating Sites
How to build a pre-launch waitlist that actually converts when your dating site goes live. Waitlist copy, referral mechanics, and honest benchmarks from real dating launches.
5 Biggest Mistakes New Dating Site Owners Make
The five most expensive mistakes new dating site operators make in their first 12 months. Drawn from 21 years of operator coaching, with practical fixes for each.
Private Label vs White Label Dating: What's the Difference?
The terms "private label" and "white label" dating are often used interchangeably. Here's what they actually mean, how they differ in practice, and when each applies.
How to Start a Dating Site: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
The definitive 2026 guide to starting a dating site. 12 steps from idea to first paying member, with realistic costs, timelines, and common pitfalls. Written by a 21-year industry veteran.
How to Get Your First 1,000 Dating Site Members
The practical playbook for acquiring your first 1,000 dating site members in 2026. Cold-start tactics that work, channels to avoid, and a week-by-week execution plan.
White Label Dating vs Custom Dating Software: Which Wins?
Should you build a custom dating site or use a white label platform? Side-by-side comparison of cost, time, risk, and outcomes. Plus a decision framework based on your goals.
How to Start a Dating App: From Idea to App Store
Launch your dating app in 2026 the smart way. Full guide covering mobile-specific decisions, App Store approval, in-app purchases, and the realistic path from concept to launch.
How to Start a Dating App Business With No Technical Skills
Non-technical founders can launch dating apps through white label platforms (DatingPartners, HubPeople), no-code builders (Bubble, Adalo), hosted dating...
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Dating Site?
The full cost breakdown of starting a dating site in 2026. Platform, domain, legal, branding, marketing, and moderation costs with three budget tiers from bootstrapped to venture-backed.
White Label Dating API Access: What You Can and Can't Customise
How much technical customisation is possible on white label dating platforms in 2026. API capabilities, webhooks, custom features, and the limits of each major provider.
White Label Dating for Media Companies and Publishers
How media brands from Kerrang to NHS launched dating sites with white label platforms. The publisher playbook covering audience, branding, revenue, and launch.