Observations from the field. Data-driven insights on human signaling, attraction dynamics, and profile optimization.
Dating apps aren't a fair marketplace of souls—they're attention markets that sort hard, concentrate rewards, and turn human worth into a relative ranking. Here's the brutal data and the escape routes.
A list of personally notable and mildly surprising paradigm changes in dating and AI – things that altered the landscape and stood out to me conceptually.
Online dating in 2025 presents a paradox. We propose an AI-augmented, evidence-based solution combining human feedback with AI analysis to create a holistic Vibe Compatibility Index.
We analyzed years of dating research and millions of data points to understand what actually makes people swipe right. The science reveals surprising patterns about photo selection, attractiveness perception, and why your profile might be working against you.
You don't need an app to know these are hurting your dating profile. Five quick fixes you can implement in 5 minutes that will immediately improve your match rate.
Bumble's 24-hour timer kills more connections than bad photos. Learn how to build a profile people actually want to message—before the clock runs out.
Hinge's own data reveals text prompts dramatically outperform photos for date conversion. Here's the exact formula for prompts that get replies—not just likes.
90% of Tinder profiles fail not because of looks—but because of signal noise. Here's the data-backed framework to diagnose your exact failure mode and the one change that actually moves the needle.
Your friends aren't trying to sabotage you. They just can't be honest — and that's making your dating life worse. Here's why strangers give better feedback than friends.
A fair comparison between Zygnal and Photofeeler - two platforms that help you choose better photos for dating profiles. We cover what each does, how they differ, and when each makes sense.
How an ordinal‑Bayesian, reliability‑weighted, MRP‑corrected system turns chaotic votes into a VCI you can bet your weekend on—and the one move that actually moves the needle.
What Zygnal is, how it works, and what you get — explained in one minute.
Your dating profile has a 0.08% success rate. You have 1.7 seconds to survive the first cut. And 68% of you are leading with the wrong photo. Here's the brutal math—and the exact fix.
Why dating profiles fail: The hidden science, brutal math, and data patterns that explain why you're getting ignored — and exactly how to fix it.
A new app that turns dating profile optimization from guesswork into science. Real votes, AI analysis, and statistical rigor deliver a score you can trust—and a next move that actually works.
A technical deep-dive into the statistical machinery powering Zygnal's VCI scores. Ordinal regression, Bayesian priors, MRP correction, and the engineering decisions behind dating profile science.