Archive for the ‘Release’ Category

New Version of SkaDate Dating Software is Here!

Monday, March 18th, 2013

SkaDate MasterDear friends,

We are very happy to share with you the excellent news about the release of a brand new version of SkaDate Dating Software! Yes, you read that right; after collecting user-feedback and analyzing latest market trends for months, we are finally rolling out the long-awaited next iteration of our acclaimed product. We hope you are just as excited as we are!

Meet SkaDate Master

We went with Master as the moniker, since we believe this version of SkaDate dating script is truly a Master solution to start online dating site or business. To date, this is the most complete SkaDate build we ever released, packing several dozen features under the hood – more than any other solution on the market.

We’ve polished up the software back-end to make it easier to operate, added a few exciting user-requested features to remain an industry trendsetter, and most importantly, we’ve optimized the script performance, making it the fastest SkaDate yet. Let’s look into the new package in more detail.

SkaDate Master Optimization Boost

As market leaders we simply couldn’t overlook such an important factor for running a dating site as software performance. After all, the recent industry boom resulted in fast growth of most dating sites, some boasting thousands and even millions of active users.

SkaDate Master Performance BoostTo make sure all SkaDate-powered sites, both content-heavy and just beginning, operate as smoothly as possible, we have made an extra effort optimizing software requests, which resulted in over 50% performance boost.

On top of that, we have integrated CloudFlare services, which ensure that sites remain online even during downtime, and enjoy additional acceleration in site loading due to implementation of cloud-share technologies.

SkaDate Master Additional Security and Spam Protection

The integration of CloudFlare also allowed us to significantly increase site protection.  We, however, did not stop there and introduced additional tools to counteract the ever-growing number of Spam requests dogging popular websites.

SkaDate Master Site Security

The software now allows site owners to block entire countries based on IP, or enable black list IP blocking system from StopForumSpam – a platform created specifically to collect malicious IPs all across internet, so that individual admins don’t have to spend hours moderating their websites.

SkaDate Master New Major Features

SkaDate Master Google Maps IntegrationWhile we are quite proud about the new Optimization and Site Protection  features, we know the most excitement comes from the shiny new toys we give to site runners and their members. Behold:

  • Google Maps Integration

You can now add additional visual representation of all online members on the site, as well as display distance between given users in the profile view;

  • Google+ Inviter

We have supplemented our present Facebook Inviter with Google+ to make it easier than ever to invite even more friends to join your growing dating sites;

  • Completeness Bar

Give your site users more visual reference when they change their profiles. The components shows how complete the profile is with a percentage value and a graphic gauge;

  • Drag-and-Drop for Navigation and Profile Fields

The work with Navigation and Profile Fields has been made much easier and user-friendly with an intuitive Drag-and-Drop system;

SkaDate Master Drag-and-Drop

  • Slideshow

As requested, this feature gives any site even more visual flare, with a custom slideshow on the Index Page. Just add your pictures and move the component to the appropriate page position;

SkaDate Master Slideshow

  • WYSIWYG Editor for Custom Pages and Blogs

This is another much-requested feature that substantially improves the work with Blogs and Custom Pages by introducing a professional WYSIWYG Editor;

SkaDate Master Blogs

  • Integration of 2checkout.com

We have added another alternative Payment Gateway to our extensive collection, to allow even more business growth opportunities and flexibility for doing eCommerce.

  • Site Structure Overhaul

Understandably, it was becoming easy to get lost within the Admin Area as we continuously added more user-requested features to SkaDate. Fear not, we have rearranged some of the items inside the system to improve the intuitive work approach.

SkaDate Master Other Feature Improvements

  • New option allows to disable interactions between members of the same gender;
  • Site language can now be auto-selected for specific countries;
  • Classifieds have been enhanced with a new search option;
  • Albums can now be made password-protected;
  • New option allows to add custom affiliate banners;
  • Most displayed error messages were overhauled for better understanding;
  • Searching the site now displays the total number of found results;
  • All external links now have a no-follow attribute;
  • New option allows to test third-party SMTP setup before sending mail;
  • Myriad of other minor improvements and bug fixes;

Visit this page for a full list of all SkaDate Master features.

SkaDate Master New Free Theme

No SkaDate Release is complete without a new template. This time our Design Department came up with a bright and shiny traditional dating theme in Gold 2.  Combining best elements of our past efforts, Gold 2 is already our favorite and is a benchmark for SkaDate professional templates for years to come. Be the first to try it on!

SkaDate Master Free Theme

SkaDate Master Conclusion

SkaDate Master is the ultimate build of SkaDate, and the natural progression in our effort of producing best dating software tools on the market. SkaDate Master can be used by both, beginning startupers with ambition to conquer online dating industry, and seasoned companies  with vast experience in the area of online business.

To see SkaDate Master in action, please visit our Demo Page. Don’t forget to check out our portfolio featuring real examples of active dating sites running on SkaDate. If you are the current owner of a previous SkaDate build, please contact our Support Service for the Update Instructions. Otherwise, get in touch with SkaDate Pre-Sales Team to ask any additional questions or to purchase SkaDate Master now.

SkaDate Dating Software New Build: SkaDate 9.2

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

SkaDate Dating Software New Build: SkaDate 9.2Ladies and gentlemen,

We are happy to report about the release of the latest build of SkaDate Dating Software. We’ve been attentively listening to you since the last update and filled this version with as many user-requested features as possible.

Thanks to you the award-winning SkaDate dating script continues to mature, and is now truly one of the best dating site making tools on the market. Check out the full list of all the new features, themes, and bug fixes in SkaDate 9.2.

  • New Theme: Ardent

Following numerous requests we have created a new and exiting free template for the use with adult-oriented online dating sites: Ardent. Colors and images used in the theme will emphasize playful, but sensual mood of the website. Try our demo to see the template in action.

  • Affiliate Banners

New option to add affiliate banners and their HTML codes to the affiliate section;

  • Social Media Integration

The ability to share content via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+);

  • Facebook Referrals Tracking

The system now counts users invited via Facebook;

  • Sign-in Redirect

New option to add redirect destination after user signs-in;

  • Select All

New option ‘Select All’ in Search Form;

  • Profile View Navigation

Previous and Next navigation options for viewing user profiles;

  • Review Profile Highlights

Edited profile fields are now highlighted during approval process;

  • Limited Profile View

The number of daily profile views can now be limited depending on memberships;

  • Comments Refresh

Automatic refreshing of comments for user content;

  • Hot List Admin Control

Admins now have the ability to add profiles to the Hot List through the Admin Area;

  • View More

A ‘See Older’ option for viewing latest activity and newsfeed;

  • Gift Avatar

User avatar is now displayed along the sent gift, in addition to the user name;

  • Password Protected Video

User added video content can no be password protected;

  • Badwords Expanded

Badwords filter now tracks the internal mailing system and content descriptions;

  • Splash Screen

New customizable Splash Screen;

  • Moneybookers (re-branded recently as Skrill)

The new integrated payment system;

  • Minor bug fixes and general improvements

All SkaDate clients can download the update from their Customer Areas, or contact our Support Team in case there are any questions.

New and potential customers can try SkaDate Demo, place an order, or get in touch with our Sales Operators.

SkaDate Dating Software Hot Summer Deals:
SkaDate 9 + Mobile Edition 35% Off!

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

SkaDate Dating Software Hot Summer Deals: SkaDate 9 + Mobile Edition 35% Off! The summer is in full swing, and now is the good time to take advantage of our annual Hot Summer Deals campaign. If you ever looked into launching online dating business but were short on cash, or if you wanted to make a perfect gift to an aspiring entrepreneur friend, this is the opportunity you were waiting for.

For just one week (July 17 through July 24) we are giving away the bundle of the acclaimed SkaDate Dating Software and SkaDate Mobile Edition at a jaw-dropping price of just $350 (actual bundle value of $550)!

Save $200 or 35%, SkaDate has never been this affordable before!

SkaDate 9 is the latest iteration of the award winning online dating solution, which features great customization flexibility, advanced security, monetization options, social networking and gaming plugins, among a myriad of other features.

A sample of features available with every SkaDate package:

  • Games

  • Video Sharing

  • Music Player

  • Matchmaking

  • Shoutbox

  • Speed-Dating

  • Virtual Gift Shop

  • Classifieds

  • Spam Protection

  • Strong Password Security

  • Payment Affiliation Support

  • Multiple Languages Support

  • Geo-Targeted Advertisement

  • Much, much more!

SkaDate Mobile Edition, developed in partnership with SOD Technologies, is comprised of a Browser Version, as well as applications for iOS (iPhones and iPads), Android, and the new addition – BlackBerry OS. SkaDate Mobile Edition is the best choice for online dating on the go!

The introduction of SkaDate BlackBerry OS Application is but a part of a major Mobile Edition update that brings several exciting features to all SkaDate application holders:

  • Photo Report Option

  • Newsfeed

  • Memberships

  • Winks

  • Kisses

  • More Secure API

Hot Summer Deals is a limited offer, so don’t wait and place your order for SkaDate bundle now. Check SkaDate Demo for a taste of the software, or contact our pre-sales operators with any additional questions.

SkaDate Dating Software:
Mobile App Enhancement and Sneak Peek

Friday, June 1st, 2012

The release of SkaDate Dating Software version 9 at the end of last year marked the first time we attempted to venture into the Mobile Dating App market, something that was long requested by our loyal customers.

SkaDate applications for Apple and Android devices proved to be great success, and confirmed SkaDate dating script as a leading solution on the market, with the new on-the-go-capabilities.

To maintain this position we continued our fruitful partnership with SOD Technologies and are now happy to report about the arrival of a brand new SkaDate BlackBerry App later this month.

In the mean time, enjoy this update, which further improves operation of SkaDate Apple and Android applications, fixes a few minor bugs, and substantially enhances security.

If you already own SkaDate iPhone/iPad or Android applications, please update your mobile servers for free by sending a request to SOD Technologies, and wait for the update notification of your device. Otherwise, use this opportunity to place an order for the SkaDate Mobile Package with our operators.

Have a great summer everyone!

SkaDate Dating Software Updates To Version 9.0.2555

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

SkaDate Dating Software Updates To Version 9.2The latest iteration of the SkaDate Dating Software, SkaDate 9, has become our most successful release ever, proving popular for both, customers and industry specialists alike. This, however, does not mean there were no room for improvement!

With this said we are proud to give you the next build of our award-winning solution, which further enhances functionality of the SkaDate dating script, and fixes several minor bugs. Here is what’s new:

  • Virtual Gifts can now be sent right from Profile Lists;
  • Added member thumbnails to Shoutbox;
  • Added ability to extend Coupon Code duration;
  • Adding embedded video no longer blocks other elements on the page;
  • ‘Who Viewed Me’ now also counts views in Mobile Versions;
  • Fixed minor bugs in Speed Dating Bookmarked Profiles;
  • Fixed Unsubscribe bug on the profile page;
  • Coincidentally deleting member profile while in Referrals Section is no longer possible;
  • Mobile Version now always uses the URL specified in mconfig.php;
  • Optimized SQL queries;
  • Increased software efficiency;
  • Fixed other minor bugs;

While you are enjoying the new SkaDate build, we will continue improving it further, to make sure you have the best tools available for building a perfect online dating site.

All SkaDate clients can download the update from their Customer Areas, or contact our Support Team in case there are any questions.

New and potential customers can check out SkaDate Demo to see all the features in actions, or place an order for a copy of the software with our Sales Operators.