Do you know that Online Dating sites rank as the third most popular of the paid content sites dotting the Internet, after digital music & video games. How successful have online dating sites been when it comes to revenues? You might be surprised; these sites generate more revenues than does online pornography. That’s a lot of money spent on love.

Here are some interesting facts about Online dating

• It’s estimated that some 20 million Internet users visit an online dating site at least once a month.
• In 2008, online dating sites were credited with setting in motion 120,000 marriages.
• In 2007, dating sites earned about $1.03 billion in revenues. In 2012, that figure is expected to climb to $1.65 billion.
• eHarmony, for instance, one of the industry’s trend setters, charges its members $50 for a one-month membership. The site boasts 20 million members. As you can see, it’s an effective income-generator.
• Match.com charges its members a fee of $29.99 for a one-month membership, boasts 29 million members.
• In 2009, about $350 million was spent on marketing online dating services.
• It’s estimated that 58 percent of women in the United States and 48 percent of the men use online dating services.
• It’s estimated that 59 percent of women and 53 percent of men deflate their actual weight when trying to attract mates on online sites.

Here is an Infographic about Online Dating History, Revenue chart and some interesting numbers