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SkaDate Hangout/Holiday Discount for Members

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

by Zima

I’m happy to report that the first official SkaDate Google+ Hangout was held today (Tuesday, December 27), and those who had joined it had a real blast!

Skalfa CEO Emil Sarnogoev hosted the Hangout and talked about SkaDate Dating Software development, company’s future plans, dating industry in general, and also addressed criticism and some of the over-the-top rumors about Skalfa floating around the net.

Among other things, Sarnogoev clarified that Skalfa LLC (the company behind SkaDate dating script) is indeed registered and located in the US, with two additional ticket support departments housed in India and Central Asia – this, apparently allows Skalfa to greatly reduce the cost of the product and service.

The Central Asian location is not coincidental, since Sarnogoev was born and raised there, before moving to the US, just like many other American software developers. This also helps to fosters the transparent multi-cultural and multi-national environment in Skalfa.

Nevertheless, Sarnogoev noted that his Central Asian origin was perhaps one of the reasons the unfair competitors attempted to ridiculously link Skalfa with certain international terrorist. Luckily, the company’s seven successful years of operation in the US, as well as several dating industry awards speak for themselves and make the point moot.

Other topics discussed during the Hangout included the significance of Skalfa’s partners SOD Technologies, other software projects Skalfa is busy with in the US, benefits of the new SkaDate 9, and specific client issues.

At the end of the Hangout Sarnogoev surprised participants by announcing a Special Seasonal Deal for current SkaDate Dating Software owners. In response to several requests on the SkaDate Blog, the Mobile Edition of the software (SkaDate Mobile Browser Version + SkaDate iPhone/iPad Application) will be available for only $100 (discount of 50%) for the next several days (December 27 – December 31).

In addition, the Holiday Special Sale will be extended until December 31 as well. So, do use your chance to save $200 with each purchased SkaDate licence – you’ll pay only $350 for a bundle of SkaDate Dating Software and SkaDate Mobile Edition (value $550). Go get it now, until the time has run out.

And it will, since the SkaDate Team will be out of the office December 30 – January 3. New Year Celebrations, and everything, you know… (Note that all licenses bought during December 30 – January 3 will be serviced after January 3).

Well, I hope that between hangouts, discounts, new software versions, etc., there’s enough good news to finish 2011. The year was great, but the next one will definitely bring even more satisfaction, innovation, and success.  Happy New Year everyone!

 

Last Call Holiday Sale: SkaDate 9 Discount (200$ Off)
SkaDate Google+ Hangout on Tuesday

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Our Promo Campaign is coming to an end. You have just a few more days to benefit from the great Holiday Discount Sale. Keep an eye on the countdown on the front page. The clock is ticking away fast!

Get your copy of the brand new SkaDate Dating Software now and receive SkaDate Mobile Edition (SkaDate Mobile Browser Version + SkaDate iPhone/iPad Application) absolutely for free!

This way you will pay only $350 for the complete SkaDate 9 package (value $550), thus saving 35% or $200 with each license bought! Happy Holidays, indeed, everybody!

(Click here to learn more about the new SkaDate dating script and the Holiday Special).

SKADATE GOOGLE+ HANGOUT

We also want to announce the first SkaDate Google+ Hangout on Tuesday, December 27 at 9AM EST. As promised, Skalfa LLC Head Emil Sarnogoev will host the Hangout, and everyone is invited. Ask any question you want about our company, the product, service, ticket support, future plans, etc. We’ll keep it informative, friendly, and informal.

Google+ Hangout is basically a video conference or a simultaneous 10 user video chat available to anyone with a Gmail Account. To join our Hangout, just visit Emil’s Google+ profile (gplus.to/emil) on Tuesday morning and wait for the start of the Hangout. Drop us a line if you have any trouble with Google+ or Hangouts and we’ll take you step by step through the process.

 

 

Holidays Special:
New SkaDate Version Release and 35% Off!

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Holidays are finally here and boy we have great presents for you! We are launching a round of discounts for SkaDate Dating Software as well as SkaDate iPhone and iPad Applications (read more about that at the bottom of the page), but what’s more exiting, we are happy to unveil the new and significantly improved version of our acclaimed matchmaking solution. MEET SKADATE 9!

SkaDate 9SkaDate 9: Date On-The-Go!

SkaDate 9 is the combination of all the best parts of the popular SkaDate Engage and those features frequently requested by real SkaDate users throughout the recent years. Best-voted free dating templates, Facebook-like Newsfeed, iPhone Application, eCommerce Options, and more - we’ve got it all! After listening carefully to what our customers want in a dating script, we are ready to give it to them with SkaDate 9.

  • SkaDate’s Original Newsfeed

With the addition of Newsfeed, SkaDate takes online dating to a new level, combining the fluidity of social network communication with traditional virtual matchmaking. Site members will no longer miss any important news, events, blog posts, and will be constantly in the loop of what’s going on in the community.

SkaDate’s Newsfeed really sets our dating software apart from the competition. It’s original, yet totally familiar to all Facebook or Google+ users, who will definitely appreciate it. Simply put, the Newsfeed is the cornerstone of online communication these days. Don’t miss it.

  • SkaDate iPhone Application

 

There is no doubt that the emerging trend in online dating in 2011 was mobile dating. It is all set to explode even bigger next year. Seeing the demand for a native mobile application, we have partnered with SOD Technologies to produce SkaDate iPhone App, which is now bundled together with our original Mobile Browser Version as part of SkaDate Mobile Edition.

Give your members the freedom of the unrestrained dating on-the-go, while they enjoy all of the fundamental benefits of regular online dating. Our iPhone application is just a start, and we’ll get more smartphone versions on the market in the near future.

  • SkaDate eCommerce: Shopping Cart and Coupon Codes

SkaDate Shopping Cart

Another great way to entice user activity on a dating site is giving your members additional eCommerce options in exchange for user credits. We’ve come up with Shopping Carts, which allow anyone to create merchant postings in the Classified area and sell goods for real cash through PayPal.

At the same time site admins will have the ability to award members Coupon Codes. These are essentially discounts for various membership types, granting users site privileges and benefits.

  • SkaDate SEO Optimization

SkaDate SEO Optimization

 

It’s all about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in our industry, and SkaDate 9 boast an optimal solution for the automatic improvement of websites’ search engine visibility. Every time a member adds new content (like a blog post, forum topic, classified add, event, profile update, etc.), it is immediately scanned, while meta-title and meta-description of the page is updated automatically, depending on the content’s title and details.

  • SkaDate Dating Site Templates

As with all SkaDate releases, SkaDate 9 comes pre-packaged with two brand new free dating and community site themes, created in accordance with requests submitted via polls on the SkaDate main site.

Rainbow is a more familiar template for a social networking website, completely in line with Web 2.0 aesthetics. Note how the display area has been streamlined for improved content presentation.

SkaDate Rainbow Template

Fab will be liked by owners of adult-oriented dating sites. This sexy template is done in the color scheme and with elements requested by the majority of SkaDate Poll voters.

SkaDate Fab Template

  • SkaDate Favorite Features and Compatibility

We made sure that all of the favorite features from previous versions of SkaDate Dating Software made it to the new release. We’ve got Games, Speed-Chat, Matchmaking Options, Virtual Gifts, Photo/Video Upload, Multimedia Albums, Extensive Profile Configuration Tools, Forums, Blogs, Advanced Admin Controls, etc.

SkaDate 9 is fully backward compatible, which means that current SkaDate 7 and SkaDate 8 user bases can be seamlessly transferred to the new platform hassle-free. Moreover, our in-house quality testing assures that the current SkaDate dating script is the most stable and user-friendly SkaDate build on the market.

  • Minor Improvements, New Languages and Other Features

Several minor leftover bugs have been fixed in the new version, while numerous improvements introduced to existing features. Among others, the overhaul includes Facebook Invite and Facebook Connect functions; the display of members of specific sex in Profile and Hot Lists in accordance with user’s selection; Event End Date and Event List Calendar fix; proper IM operation; and Password Protected Video option.

In addition, SkaDate 9 is now also available in Greek and Slovak, raising the total number of User Interface languages to 11. The full list of all SkaDate 9 features can be found here.

SkaDate Christmas Special

SkaDate Christmas Special

And now the moment you’ve been waiting for! For a limited time and to properly celebrate the holiday season with the new release, the package of SkaDate 9, SkaDate Mobile Edition, and SkaDate iPhone Application will be sold for a total of $350, instead of the regular price of $550! Essentially, by ordering your copy of SkaDate 9 NOW, you are getting the mobile edition absolutely for free, saving $200 with each license! Don’t miss your chance: the discount offer will be valid December 20th through December 27th.

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To have a taste of the new software, check out the SkaDate 9 Live Demo, and if you have some questions about the product, any of its features, ticket support, our service, etc., make sure to contact our Pre-Sales Operators. Enjoy the new product and share your success stories with us! Oh, and Happy Holidays!

Skalfa Turns 7

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Skalfa Turns 7December 1st – what a wonderful day!

Not only is this the first official day of winter, but it’s also the day Skalfa LLC celebrates it’s foundation. The company behind SkaDate Dating Software was born seven years ago.

It has been a turbulent time for everyone. On the global scale a lot has changed politically, economically and technologically. If anything, these seven years taught us that in our line of work people cherish stability, dedication and innovation the most. And that’s what we are trying to give our clients with SkaDate.

We are still quite young at seven, but our commitment to producing the leading dating solution on the market, as well as loyalty to our clients, makes us believe we all have a great and successful future ahead of us.

Thank you for choosing us as your partners, we wont let you down.  Here is to the Lucky Number Seven, everyone!

SkaDate Under Attack; Google+ Hangout Call

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Dear current and prospective SkaDate Dating Software owners,

It has recently come to our attention that our company and product became subject to malicious attacks by an unfair competitor. The attacks usually manifest in the form of fake software reviews and false testimonials.

We have already dealt with a similar issue two years ago, and the current attack follows exactly same pattern, employs same tactics, while most reviews and testimonials are word-for-word re-posts of the two-year old comments. (Click here to read Skalfa CEO’s response to the initial attack).

Luckily, most fake reviews are fairly easy to spot, since they are usually accompanied by borderline-ridiculous accusations linking SkaDate to international terrorism and drug trafficking. However, less experienced users might still be confused with misleading, outdated, or obviously false information.

To deal with this situation once and for all, and also to continue our strive for more transparency and better client relations, we are going to hold regular weekly Google+ Hangouts (live video chat) with current and prospective clients, hosted by Skalfa CEO Emil Sarnogoev.

Everyone is encouraged to join and use this opportunity to ask Emil any questions about our company, SkaDate dating script, future plans, etc., or indeed to share criticism or concerns about our service and product first-hand.

In addition, we are actively inviting owners of software review websites and forums that featured fake testimonials to also join our Hangouts. Furthermore, we’d be really glad if the authors of the questionable posts answered our call as well. (Click here to learn more about Google+ Hangouts).

The first SkaDate Hangout will take place before the end of the year, so keep an eye on our blog and/or front page for a special notification and a definite schedule.  Let’s improve our cooperation and battle the unfair competition together!