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Flirting is More Fun When You Get Cheek’d
Flirting is More Fun When You Get Cheek’d
Remember back in the late ’90′s where meeting people online seemed scary and dangerous? Now online dating is the new norm and it’s meeting people in real life that seems intimidating. How do you approach that cute stranger on the subway, in a coffee shop, the book store…? And what do you say? “Missed Connection” ads are a fine idea, but only if your mystery person actually happens to read it. Cheek’d is a dating site determined to bring dating back to the real world and get people to approach one another by making flirting playful and fun again.
The way it works is simple – set up a super short free profile on cheekd.com. Purchase a set of cards (only $5 to start) that have cute, flirtatious phrases and an personal access code. When you meet someone intriguing just hand them a card that directs them to your profile where they can contact you if interested. You needn’t say a word (but, you can, of course). The premise is kept as basic as possible to bypass the often annoying task of writing online profiles that feel like college admission essays or scrolling through thousands of profiles to find someone you like. Cheek’d is to the point and essentially acts like a personalized site, designed to showcase you and you alone. Most online dating sites also ignore a primary and essential part of attraction – chemistry. As good as someone might seem typed out, you may meet them in real life and find you’re not as attracted to them as you thought. Cheek’d reverses this process and adds a layer of fun to it that makes it much easier to engage with the site as well as other potential love interests off-site.
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As founder Lori Cheek puts it:
“It’s almost like a childish thing of passing a folded up note…Almost like ‘tag, you’re it’ for urban singles!”
Cheek’d has thousands of users in 39 states and 12 countries. Users can buy customized cards with whatever phrases they like, including choosing from pre-written one-liners and the cards can be printed in any language and are gender neutral, making them accessible to any user. Cheek’d is also developing more specialized pre-designed decks including a New York City deck, a fitness deck for gym goers, and a business deck (“My Amex is also this color”). Other future plans include launching a Facebook where virtual cards can be sent to friends and an iPhone app that lets you connect to nearby Cheek’d users.
Cheek’d is also on Foursquare and plans to integrate location-based apps more in the future, such as partnering with bars to offer free cards to the mayor and free exclusive giveaways. They already host monthly mixer parties where cards can be purchased and activated on the spot. New York singles are invited to attend one of these parties on the Lower East Side tonight. Swing by and be reminded of when dating used to be fun!
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Monday, March 14, 2011
sexual perfume got cheek'd
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011
A Flirty Way to Ask a Guy (or Girl) Out or to Just Say "Hi"
Sexual Sugar is the fun and flirty fragrance, so when we heard about a flirty way to ask a hot guy (or girl) out and use online dating in a fun and flirty way, we had to investigate.
The popularity of online dating is soaring. No longer taboo, it is now considered by many to be a legitimate way to meet prospective dates. The problem is, it requires a significant investment in time to write a compelling personal profile that will make you stand out, rather than drown in, a sea of other profiles. Plus, it is hard to know what you are going to get by peering at a mere photograph. Sometimes what you see on the computer is vastly different than what you see in real life.
Enter Cheek'd.
Cheek'd is online dating in reverse and was founded by New Yorker, Lori Cheek. She suggests you let one of her little black cards set you up on a date with someone who really sets your heart aflutter.
Whether it's in a restaurant, on your commute to work, or at the gym, Cheek'd users can express their interest in that sexy guy (or lady) by openly, or secretly, giving them a business sized card. On each one is a flirty, intriguing phrase, such as, "Since we didn't get a chance to meet" or "You pick the place for our first date". For the daring, phrases like "Act natural. We can get awkward later" and for the timid, "My friends made me do this" do the talking for you.
If the receiver of the card chooses to learn more about you, (s)he can visit Cheek'd for free, enter the personal ID number on the card (s)he received and view the card giver's online personal profile. From there, the receiver can contact their admirer via the Cheek'd messaging system.
Using Cheek'd personal profiles lets you post only the contact information you want to show. Business cards reveal too much private contact information, which could lead to a surprise visitor at your office or home. (As with any blind date, make sure you take the proper precautions by meeting in a public, well-populated location of your choosing and telling someone where and who you are going to meet.) Privacy is a big advantage with Cheek'd. Unlike most dating websites, no one will know you are on it unless you give them a card.
The best thing about Cheek'd? Instead of sitting at home in front of your computer searching through profiles, you're out in the real world looking for dates. Yes, that means you're at coffee shops, parties, walking your dog. Plus, you're empowered with a sexy little black card. Isn't that a lot more fun?
Cheek'd plus Sexual Sugar. You can't get any flirtier than that!
The popularity of online dating is soaring. No longer taboo, it is now considered by many to be a legitimate way to meet prospective dates. The problem is, it requires a significant investment in time to write a compelling personal profile that will make you stand out, rather than drown in, a sea of other profiles. Plus, it is hard to know what you are going to get by peering at a mere photograph. Sometimes what you see on the computer is vastly different than what you see in real life.
Enter Cheek'd.
Cheek'd is online dating in reverse and was founded by New Yorker, Lori Cheek. She suggests you let one of her little black cards set you up on a date with someone who really sets your heart aflutter.
Whether it's in a restaurant, on your commute to work, or at the gym, Cheek'd users can express their interest in that sexy guy (or lady) by openly, or secretly, giving them a business sized card. On each one is a flirty, intriguing phrase, such as, "Since we didn't get a chance to meet" or "You pick the place for our first date". For the daring, phrases like "Act natural. We can get awkward later" and for the timid, "My friends made me do this" do the talking for you.
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| Cards cost anywhere from $5 (5 cards) - $25 (43 cards) |
Using Cheek'd personal profiles lets you post only the contact information you want to show. Business cards reveal too much private contact information, which could lead to a surprise visitor at your office or home. (As with any blind date, make sure you take the proper precautions by meeting in a public, well-populated location of your choosing and telling someone where and who you are going to meet.) Privacy is a big advantage with Cheek'd. Unlike most dating websites, no one will know you are on it unless you give them a card.
The best thing about Cheek'd? Instead of sitting at home in front of your computer searching through profiles, you're out in the real world looking for dates. Yes, that means you're at coffee shops, parties, walking your dog. Plus, you're empowered with a sexy little black card. Isn't that a lot more fun?
Cheek'd plus Sexual Sugar. You can't get any flirtier than that!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meet Lori Cheek, Founder of Cheekd.com
Hometown: Taylorsville, KY
Current Residence: New York, NY
Education: Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Kentucky
Professional Background: Architecture, Design & Furniture Project Management & Sales for 15 years
What you wanted to be when you grew up: A Performer
What you are: An Entrepreneur
Brief Summary of your Start Up: Cheek’d is a savvy online social circuit which draws on the age old custom of networking with business cards. The company designs personal cards with clever catch phrases and unique ID numbers which direct card receivers to an online profile to learn more about the card giver. It’s like online dating, only backwards.”
Company Website? www.cheekd.com
What inspired you? A few years ago, I was at dinner with a guy friend of mine. I had excused myself to make a phone call and when I returned, he had written on the back of his business card, “want to have dinner?” and handed it to a woman at an adjacent table as he and I were leaving the restaurant. There was an immediate light bulb above my head. Two years later, I launched Cheekd.com– It’s like online dating, in reverse and the flirtation is performed via a business card sized introduction minus the personal details.
How long have you been in business? May 2010
How did you fund it? Self Funded
Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? No
Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups? On a weekly basis, I attend startup & tech mixers in NYC.
Current Business Challenge? As mentioned earlier, I’m self funded and need funding to scale the business.
What are you doing about it? I’m actively seeking a seed round of investment and am currently pitching the idea to investors.
Favorite motivational quote: Build your dream.
Family? My parents, brother & his family all live in Kentucky.
If so, how do you balance family and business? I speak to my parents on a daily basis. They’ve been a major mental support from many miles away.
Favorite book? City Mouse and Country Mouse
What do you do to relax? It’s been a while since I’ve really relaxed, but I work out daily, which is where I seem to find tranquility at the moment.
What do you want to change most about your world? I want to bring people together. I love romance and now I’m connecting people that may not have met otherwise.
What are you most proud of? I’m proud that I came up with an idea that has taken off. The New York Times coined my idea as “the next generation of online dating.”
What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses? Dream big and don’t give up. Make your idea happen.
Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)? My interns and the internet.
If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use? Sapphires—my birthstone and Diamonds—a girl’s best friend!
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