4 thoughtful Tinder alternatives for finding love in Asia

SINGAPORE — Online dating is booming across Asia, and Tinder is far from being the only option.

According to a survey, half of Singaporeans in 2013 said they were looking for love online, compared with 25% in 2009

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Asian dating app makers say there remain cultural nuances that influence the way people here use online dating apps. For instance, there appears to be a stronger emphasis placed on privacy and establishing in-person connections than on casual, no-strings-attached meet-ups that tend to accompany quick swipes to the right

Here are how some apps plan to get a bigger share of the Asian dating pie. Read more...

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What a Basic Sales Process Looks Like [Infographic]

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There's a reason why teachers instruct students to make an outline before they start writing a paper. With a defined outline, writers ensure they address each point in the correct order. Without an outline, writers sometimes forget to include a crucial argument, or construct their paper in an illogical manner.

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21 Powerful Ways to Grow Your Email List [Infographic]

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I think we can all agree that things taste that much sweeter when we actually earn them: the promotion you got, the first car you bought with the money you saved mowing lawns for three summers, or the free coffee you received after the cashier punched the final hole in your rewards card.

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This study shows how many teenagers really flirt online

Everyone assumes that all teenagers must be constantly flirting, sexting and dating on their phones — but how has social media really changed teen romance?

The Pew Research Center released a new report Thursday, titled “Teens, Technology and Romantic Relationships,” that explores how American teens ages 13 to 17 use technology in their love lives.

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"This study reveals that the digital realm is one part of a broader universe in which teens meet, date and break up with romantic partners," the report said. "Online spaces are used infrequently for meeting romantic partners, but play a major role in how teens flirt, woo and communicate with potential and current flames." Read more...

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What Makes a Slogan Successful? [Infographic]

You might not remember the exact content of the Taco Bell commercial you saw last week, but you probably remember their punchy slogan -- "Think outside the bun" -- followed by the ding of a bell.

What makes a slogan like Taco Bell's so sticky? How can you make sure yours will be memorable, too?

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Love 'Em or Hate 'Em: 9 Interesting Facts About List Posts

You see them everywhere. You read them daily. You’ve probably written a few yourself. You’ve also probably gotten tired of them.

What are these ubiquitous rulers of the internet content world?

List posts.

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3 Quick Ways to Figure Out Someone's Email Address

So you've created a truly awesome resource that you want to share with as many people as possible. You think, “It would be a good idea to get in touch with influencers on this topic. Maybe they’d be open to sharing it with their followers.”

But how should you get in touch?

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