Matchmaking insights & expert tips
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How Dating Agencies Use Matchmaking Software to Scale Personal Introductions (2026)
Dating agency revenue is rising while the number of agencies falls. See how two agencies restructured matching to carry more clients per matchmaker.
News • August 21, 2026
Business Matchmaking: How Networks Turn Introductions Into Deals (2026)
Most venture deals start with an introduction, not a cold pitch. See the five types of business matchmaking, and how two networks run it month after month.
News • August 17, 2026
How Mentorship Programs Use AI Mentor Matching Software to Pair Mentors and Mentees
Mentors name scheduling a bigger obstacle than a bad fit. See what predicts a good mentor pairing — and how one nonprofit runs three programs from one intake.
News • August 12, 2026
Event Matchmaking Software for Conferences: How Organizers Turn Attendance Into Meetings (2026)
Networking is the #1 reason people attend professional events — but only 15% of organizers rate their own networking as very effective, down from 46% a year ago. Here's how conference organizers close that gap.
News • August 8, 2026
How Professional Associations Use AI Matchmaking Software to Increase Member Engagement
Member engagement is the #1 challenge facing associations today. See how AI matchmaking software fixes it, and how one global community tripled engagement.
News • August 1, 2026
What Is AI Matchmaking Software? The Complete Guide (2026)
AI matchmaking software connects people based on compatibility data — not guesswork. Learn how it works, who needs it, and what results organizations achieve.
News • June 7, 2026
How to Build and Brand Your Client Intake Forms in a Matchmaking CRM
Learn how to build, brand, and distribute client intake forms in your matchmaking CRM — capture the right data at submission and feed your matching engine from day one.
Tips • May 20, 2026
How to Automate Your Daily Operations with Tasks and Workflows in a Matchmaking CRM
Learn how to automate your daily operations with tasks, Kanban boards, and workflows in your matchmaking CRM — from client intake and onboarding to follow-up, coaching, and sales.
Tips • May 14, 2026
How to Set Up AI Matching Criteria in Your Community Matchmaking Platform
A 95% match score across your whole database isn't a success — it's a misconfiguration. This guide covers how to build AI matching criteria specific enough to actually differentiate your members and surface connections they value.
Tips • May 9, 2026
How to Master Introductions, Presets & Match Automation in Your Matchmaking Software
Learn three of the most impactful capabilities in modern matchmaking software: Introductions, Presets, and Match Automation. Whether you're a solo matchmaker managing a growing database or a team running hundreds of client profiles, mastering these tools will transform the way you work.
Tips • April 27, 2026
