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Old 03-25-2005, 11:10 PM
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It's Paris Hilton again! Dating site promotes profile honesty with fake profile.

So what do you think is the best way for a service that helps visitors determine whether or not profiles on dating sites are legit or fake, to promote itself?

You got it right! Create a fake profile which generates a buzz for them!

One such service, TrueDater, has done exactly that. The site has floated a fake profile of Paris Hilton with a headline 'You never know who you're going to meet online...'.

In her profile, Paris says she loves plunging necklines, high prices, hot bankers and men with big packages. Paris envisions her first date to consist of "time to talk and get to know each other. We don't ever need to leave the jet. Our personal assistants can bring us iced lattes. We don't need to hire Coldplay for background music. And this time, save the video cameras for the second date...naughty!!"

And oh, she also learnt something from her past relationships...

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I have learned a lot about myself. That I like regular models with great abs. You don't have to be royalty, but of course it doesn't hurt! Really falling for someone is an amazing feeling. Not as good as a super-hydrating facial rub, but still totally amazing. Commitment is hot.
Go take a look at the profile yourself. Even I was tempted for a minute to respond to it.
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Old 03-26-2005, 11:06 AM
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Personally, I wouldn't link the site. Why give them PR over this? It promotes this type of thing.
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Old 03-26-2005, 10:24 PM
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Personally, I wouldn't link the site. Why give them PR over this? It promotes this type of thing.
Linking to profile from this page? err... if the link shows the people visiting this page the creative the company came up with and if it helps them get some ideas for their own campaign , then I don't mind sending them PR!

And, SEO is the last thing on my mind! I am more obsessed with the conventional marketing techniques rather than SEO!
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Old 03-27-2005, 01:30 AM
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After thinking about it for a bit - Maybe they has some sort of a deal with her? Unlikely, but possible.
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Old 03-27-2005, 06:17 AM
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Who cares...

This is not a marketing subject.
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