Posted by Deevan in What is OsDate?
OsDate is a free open source dating and matchmaking script with terrific features that integrates with major bulletin boards (phpBB, vBulletin etc.) OsDate has terrific features built in which makes you simple to install and run a web based dating / matchmaking service with ease.
Based on PHP / Mysql OsDate is the perfect open source software for you if you are looking to run an out of the box dating / matchmaking service. Some of the important features:
- Multiple custom templates included, with dozens more on the way.
- Convenient site statistics for the osDate administrator.
- Options for search-engine optimization, including meta tags and URL-rewriting (requires .htaccess file).
- A built-in, Flash instant messenger is available to your members so that they can send notes to other users who are online.
- My Matches feature allows any member to instantly view other users who match their search preferences.
- Multiple payment methods are available, and fully configurable via the admin panel.
- In/out box is available to your members, so that they can easily communicate with others via osDate. This is like a built-in mail client. You can adjust the user permissions so that this feature is only available to members having a certain level of access.
- Create instant polls for your users, which are displayed within the osDate template. Find out what your users really think about online romance!
- Thumbnail display options exist for profile searches. Members can see a quick summary of their searches, and paginate through potentially hundreds of pages of profiles.
- Simple and advanced search options. Search by country, city, zip/postal code, status, or height. More advanced search options are on the way!
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OsDate customization by Agile Technosys
OsDate – though a terrific system requires terrific level of customizations – that only an experienced team can achieve. Our team of experts at Agile Technosys has in-depth understanding of OsDate architecture and we can change the system to make it work the way you want to.
Business functionality changes
Our team of experts at Agile Technosys can change the way OsDate works for you – this not just includes simple tweaking of OsDate but also making the changes that are relevant to your business requirements.
OsDate install
Are you looking for help with OsDate installation – our team of experts at Agile Technosys has in-depth understanding of various installation issues that come along with OsDate and we can install OsDate for you quickly and in an efficient fashion taking care of all aspects of folder and file permissions.
OsDate add-ons
Our teams of experts at Agile Technosys are well versed with OsDate architecture. We offer custom module programming or creation of OsDate add-ons that seamlessly integrate with your current OsDate install.
OsDate templates / Skinning OsDate
Despite having OsDate for your, one of the biggest challenge that users face is to brand OsDate and change the look and feel of OsDate to match your business requirements. Agile Technosys has the team of designers who are well versed in creation of OsDate specific templates / skins and not just a dating / matchmaking homepage. Furthermore our team of experts at Agile Technosys are quite quick and efficient to create smarty based templates and effectively integrate the new skin to
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