It’s time to revolutionize dating and social networking apps. If you have exposed yourself to one or more of these platforms, then you understand how depressing they can be. Sometimes you become interested in someone only to find out later that they live far away, but other times you can meet someone only to learn they aren’t the person they portrayed themselves to be.
Every time, however, you’re forced to scroll and scroll, swiping through one profile after another before exhaustion leads you finally to dismiss the app on your phone. It’s one reason why a recent survey has shown that 78 percent of participants say they are “burnt out” from dating apps — but there’s a better way.
Imagine a social networking app that prioritizes genuine connections, not superficial judgment. Imagine one that introduces you to other like-minded people in your local community rather than prioritizing those that pay its subscription fees far away.
Meet Crossed, a next-generation social networking app that makes up for its predecessors’ shortcomings.
Putting the focus where you want it
Crossed promotes authenticity by realizing that not everyone is looking for a romantic relationship. There are other equally important and legitimate reasons someone might want to expand their social circles, like friendship and professional networking.
Since most other social networking apps focus exclusively on dating, they tend to take a superficial approach that emphasizes physical appearance. These platforms also incentivize catfishing, the phenomenon in which people adopt false online identities, usually pretending to be younger or more attractive than they actually are.
While Crossed offers an interface dedicated to dating, it also has two others that are explicitly not romantic in character. The first is called “Friendship” and helps people expand their platonic connections. The second is called “Business” and helps them form professional relationships.
By removing the focus on dating and opening the community up to different kinds of connections, Crossed makes it easier for people to be honest and true to themselves. If you are really interested in connecting with romantic partners, then there’s no need to pretend you are just looking for friends and vice versa.
Moreover, this approach insulates users from being misunderstood. If you like someone’s profile because you have a lot in common professionally while operating in Crossed’s “Business” mode, the other person will no longer assume you are attracted to their physical appearance and understand from the beginning that you are reaching out in a professional capacity.
Users have the option to activate profiles on as many or as few modes as they would like. They can also see the modes other users are active on, meaning they can steer clear of anyone whose intentions might not align with their own, or they can take a more open approach. The choice is up to the individual.
A Groundbreaking approach based on geolocation technology
Traditional dating apps also emphasize physical characteristics by showing profile photos first and asking users to swipe one way or the other. However, those split-second decisions tend to leave people feeling shallow and contribute to decision fatigue, the feelings of exhaustion that result from having to make too many choices.
Crossed works differently. The core of the app is cutting-edge geolocation technology that identifies users whose lives naturally follow the same contours. When members of our community are found to frequent the same places, the system takes note and presents these possible connections to the users themselves. If they are interested in getting to know each other, then they can start messaging on our secure, encrypted communication platform.
Since the app is chiefly concerned with proximity, this means the matches it proposes will be with people who actually live in your local community. And because it flags people who circulate through the same physical locations, it also identifies like-minded others who have the same interests as you. For instance, if you love going to the farmer’s market or shopping at a certain department store, it can introduce you to other people who enjoy visiting those same places.
In short, which means they are also more likely to have similar interests. This approach has the added benefit of ending those endless swiping sessions that leave people feeling wrung out.
With Crossed, users can also be assured of the most rigorous privacy protections possible. There’s also a “SafeMode” option that enables users to decide which of their possible matches will get to see their own profile. That way, you can remain anonymous if you would prefer.
Discover new connections based on your life’s rhythm
Crossed synchronizes with your life’s rhythm. Curating matches based on places you frequent, like your favorite coffee shop or gym, enhance discovery in a way that aligns with your daily activities.
Reduce mindless swiping and decision fatigue. Gain real-world interactions. Consider giving Crossed a try.
