For Aisha Ballie, meeting her soul mate was as easy as pulling up the Skout application and noticing Brian Gettleman’s handsome smile. Two years later and they’re on a flight to Paris where Brian proposed to Aisha with his grandmother’s diamond wedding ring.

Sounds like a modern fairytale romance, right?

But with Skout trending across the globe, over 1.5 million users are finding meeting the love of their life that much easier and more convenient.

Check out this video clip from our recent mention on ABC News:

It’s exciting to see couples finding true love through Skout’s high tech dating service, and even more exciting to know that we’re leading the way in this new trend!

Do you have a similar story to share? Don’t be shy! Leave a comment or get in touch — we’d love to hear from you. And who knows? Maybe you’ll be featured here on The Flirt Blog?

Also, my boss is looking pretty buff in that video clip! Has he been working out in preparation for all the screen time he’s been getting lately with Skout? What do you guys think? Don’t lie to us, Christian. We’re onto you.

EDIT @11:45AM PST:

And as always? Happy flirting, Skouts.
XOXO Cheri XOXO

Gabriel asks: What do I do if I see someone that I like? And what would work on you?

Gabriel,

There’s no surefire way to succeed when approaching women (unless you’re just that badass and chicks are practically falling at your feet and desperate to be with you). Every girl is different and it will probably take you a bit of practice before you’re comfortable enough to approach women nonchalantly.

But honestly?
The easiest thing that you can do when stumbling onto someone that you are attracted to is: Approach them and say hello. From my experience, straight forward honesty goes a long way.

In fact, it almost doesn’t even matter what you say to her because for the most part, it works like this: If the girl is attracted to and feels comfortable with you, she’ll respond positively and act receptive to the conversation (no matter what the topic). And if she’s not interested? She’ll find some excuse to either politely ditch you, or to blow you off completely. Which stinks, I know. But them’s the ropes, kid!

Fortunately, there are things in this world which make approaching women you are interested in that much easier. Take the Skout application, for example: It’s easy to strike up a conversation when all you have to do is shoot them a quick message.

But what do you say?
How do you act?
What do you do?

Personally, I’m somewhat of a blunt person and am pretty fearless in the face of rejection (especially when it comes to some stranger that I just happen to find attractive). So for me, it’s as easy as approaching him and saying, “You are hot. Give me your number immediately.”

That seems to have worked pretty well for me in the past. ;-P

But yeah, yeah — I understand that not everyone is going to find approaching a complete stranger and demanding that they pay attention to you an easy task. So I reached out to the community and gathered some feedback just for your question (and because I rule).

Here is what they said!

“The way I caught my bf’s attn was straight up going up to him and introducing myself. No giggling or small talk. Assertiveness!”
- Mylene, via Twitter

“If I see someone that I’m attracted to, I usually make small talk if the situation we’re in makes sense.”
- Chris, via Facebook

“Go up to them and grab their balls.”
- Raina, via Facebook (Lol, please don’t do this.)

“Depends when and where on how I would spark the conversation, but I would definitely approach them at just the right moment.”
- Cesar, via Facebook

“Smile…Stare…Wave…. At amusement parks i yell “OW OW!!!” xD I would want him to make me laugh somehow. Like…put oh a sweet pair of shades at the mall, give me a head nod and a little click . Id laugh and melt all at the same time! Ask me for my number and we’d text .”
- Kate, via Facebook

“Bend and snap, girl! Just kidding. I don’t get interested in complete strangers.”
- Annachronisms, via Tumblr

“Roll over near her, throw something on the ground and ask her to “Please help!!!” Then “How can I repay you? Dinner?” Handicapped 4 the win!”
- Chuck, via Tumblr

That would totally work on me, Chuck.

Anyhoo! I hope that I’ve answered your question.
It’s better to act on your instincts than to completely dismiss the idea of approaching somebody. Girls can’t read your mind! They won’t know that you’re into them unless you make it known. Ask and ye shall receive!

Or.
Y’know.
You could just watch them walk away and fantasize about the life that you two could’ve had together.

To our readers here on TheFlirtBlog.com, what would you do if you saw someone that you were interested in? And what would work on you? Be sure to let us know! And if you have any questions of your own or just need to get something off of your chest, get in touch!

And as always? Happy flirting, Skouts.
XOXO Cheri XOXO

Brianna asks: “My boyfriend and I have been dating for about two months now, but it’s a completely long distance thing. We rarely ever get to see each other (maybe once a month or so), and I’m really worried that we won’t work out. What should I do?”

Brianna,
Your question actually comes at the perfect time. I’m in something of a long distance “relationship” as well, so I’m able to speak from experience. And to be perfectly honest, I am just as worried (if not more so) about what’s going to happen as you are!

And you know what?
That’s totally fine!

Relationships are meant to be a little scary at first — it’s all part of the fun, right? Not knowing what to expect. Not knowing what comes next. Not knowing what he’s thinking, or what she’s thinking, or what’s right around the corner. The nerves and worries are all a part of the dating process, and long distance relationships are no exception.

So what should you do?
Well, the first step is realizing that it is totally human to worry a little bit while in a long distance relationship. It’s a sign that you care, and you should embrace it as a positive thing (especially if you want things to work out). Accept that your feelings are valid and have a little confidence in yourself! Nothing is wrong with you for wanting things to work out. So stop stressing, okay?

Secondly, I’ve found that keeping an open line of communication is the most important part of any relationship — long distance or not. So if you really just need to get those worries off of your chest, let him know! Allowing those feelings just build up inside of you is going to make you explode. And in a long distance relationship, honesty is definitely the best policy. If you need reassurance from him, just ask him for it! This may come as a shock to you, but no, boys actually can’t read our minds. Who knows? Maybe he’s just as worried as you are! So open up to him. It helps build that trust that you both need to keep those worry-warts at bay.

And finally, never be afraid to reach out to the people who care about you (like friends or family), or to indulge in the things that make you happy. In a long distance relationship, you are given a rare opportunity to explore a large amount of “personal space”. Take advantage of that. With all the time that you and your mate spend apart, you could be pursuing things that make you happy as an individual rather than as a couple. Occupy yourself with things that you enjoy. By pampering yourself and keeping your mind busy, you’ll spend more time being satisfied and less time worrying.

To our readers here on TheFlirtBlog.com, do you have any advice for Brianna? And if you have any questions of your own or just need to get something off of your chest, be sure to let us know (anonymous or not)! Sometimes, it helps to get another person’s opinion when it comes to matters of the heart.

So as always? Happy flirting, Skouts.
XOXO Cheri XOXO

Today we released Skout for Android! This is the first location based dating app for Android, and we are very excited to keep pushing the limits for what’s possible in the people discovery space! Enjoy!

Have you heard?!
Skout has just been annointed as the #1 way for New Yorkers to hook up this summer (PR Web).

With over 350,000 New Yorkers logging in, checking their messages, updating their profiles, and putting their most “come-hither” faces out there? Skout has pretty much become the free flirting capital of GPS Dating.

Flirts, singles, and heartbreakers are all flocking to Skout to try out the newest dating technology craze that actually works. And lucky for you? You’re already a part of it!

Skout represents the pioneer of dating technology.
We’re leading the way to what hooking up in the modern world should be: Convenient flirting at your fingertips. Casual dating in the palm of your hand. Hooking up last minute when the urge strikes you.

The possibilities are endless!

So share the wealth. Tell your friends how much fun you’re having on Skout and get them hooked on the latest dating trend. We’d love to hear your success stories!

And as always? Happy flirting, Skouts.
XOXO Cheri XOXO

We’ve been loving the positive feedback and helpful suggestions that our favorite flirts have been sending in. Our community is one of the best and fastest-growing that you can find here in the mobile dating network. And you’ve all definitely been on the ball with letting us know what you like and don’t like about Skout.

But now it’s time for us to ask for a little help!

Did you know that we have a “Report” button?
You can find it in your chats with other Skouts, in profiles that you surf through, as well as on the public pictures of flirts that you check out.

Basically, it helps us keep track of who the “bad guys” are.
But we can’t do it without your help!

If something fishy is going on (someone’s harassing you, someone has inappropriate information or photos on their profile, etc), just click that report button, and our Skout team will work towards investigating your report, and quickly banning and deleting the perpetrator.

But you’re a big part of making that happen! So don’t be afraid to let us know when something’s going down.

We want to keep our community real!

So have fun. Enjoy yourselves. And keep that little “Report” button in mind just in case.

And as always? Happy flirting, Skouts.
XOXO Cheri XOXO

I’ve got even more exciting news on the Skout front, Flirts!
While you’re out there on the lookout for your next hook-up or date, over 200,000 new users have signed up to “join the hunt for love” in June alone.

Which means (and this is big news) we’ve hit the one-million mark!

VentureBeat (http://venturebeat.com/2010/07/02/one-million-sign-up-for-skout/) has a great article boasting the success of Skout, and we’d love for you to take a look.

User no. 1,000,000 is David Gerber, a 25-year old investment banker from New York, who goes by the handle “StockyBroker.” Gerber said he was lured in by his friends, who were already using Skout, and seems to be finding it worthwhile. “There is no downside to anything that makes meeting women easier during the summer when so many people are leaving the city every single weekend,” Gerber said.
VentureBeat

But wait — there’s more!

VentureBeat is also giving away 500 Skout Pro accounts!! Skout Pro accounts usually go for $7 a month, but this is your chance to score one for free! Hurry up and head over to VentureBeat to check out how and be one of the lucky few to snag yourself a sweet deal.

Good luck!!

And as always? Happy flirting, Skouts.
XOXO Cheri XOXO

First, let me tell you a little bit about me.
My name is Cheri, and I’m 22 years old. I do a little of everything — blogging, modeling, photography, etc.

And while you might think someone my age should be running around and having the time of their life, mingling with singles and mixing it up? I’m not. I’m something of an entrepreneur, so a lot of my time is spent working and promoting my brand. And with my busy schedule, I don’t exactly have the time to go searching for my quick flirting-fix.

And it’s not like there’s some sort of “hot singles” mecca out there for me to just waltz right into and have my pick of the litter at any time of day, right?

… Or there wasn’t.
Until Skout, that is.

It works like this.

Maybe you’re out at a bar scoping out the crowd, having a good time and knocking back a few drinks. When suddenly (yes, suddenly), the urge to hook up or flirt just overwhelms you! Fueled by the sudden need to meet someone new, you check out the Skout App on your phone and skim your options.

You see a photo of someone nearby who, like you, is looking to meet up with other flirts. They look pretty cute, so you check out their profile — Okay! They’ve got a few good pictures and some decent information about themselves. They look legit! So you send this person a chat message. Maybe a simple, “Hey”, or “Hello”. And when you two get to chatting? You’re able to break the ice, find out a little more about each other, ease into talking about what you’re both looking for.

If it turns out that you’re both looking for the same thing? You can trade numbers. Talk on the phone. And possibly meet up.

Everything is at your own pace!

But say you don’t feel like talking to this person anymore? You can simply close the chat (or block them) and move on to flirting with the next person out of the millions of single people out there who are still hanging around and still fishing for someone to talk to just like you.

It’s like speed dating on your own terms. Just weed out the weirdos and decide on who deserves your time!

And the best part is? It’s dating on the go.
At any moment in any place, you can whip out your phone and check your messages when you feel up to it! Skout has found a way to make dating convenient, and in this fast-paced world where people our age have way too many things to do and too little time to accomplish it all? Skout is the answer to our dating woes.

So why Skout?
For me? It’s because it’s fast. It’s easy. There’s absolutely zero pressure. And everything is on my own terms. I get to decide who I want to chat with, who I want to meet up with, and who gets to take some of my precious time. Not to mention, it’s just convenient.

And hey! You never know. You might even find that “special someone” during your search.

But let me ask you! Why do you choose Skout? What is it that draws you to Skout, or to any other dating website? We want to know! Write in with your comments now.

And as always? Happy flirting, Skouts.
XOXO Cheri XOXO

Welcome to the official Skout Flirt Blog!

Over the past few months, we’ve seen our network’s usage grow exponentially. The number of flirts hopping onto the Skout bandwagon have been shocking. We’ve already been featured on ABC News, Fox News, KTVU, CWTV, Marie Claire, etc! And with so many eyes and ears on us, we just knew we had to pull together a resource of some kind to keep our favorite users “in the loop”.  So after a bit of brainstorming, we decided to conjure up our very own “Mobile Dating Wiki” of sorts.

And the best part is? You get to contribute! We’d love to hear your feedback here in the comments of our blog, as well as provide you with another way to get in touch with us about your ideas for Skout!  We are a growing company and pride ourselves on delivering the best flirting & dating experience that the mobile network has to offer.

Rest easy, Flirts. You’re in good hands.

Here are a few things that you can look forward to seeing in the Flirt Blog:

• The inside tips and tricks of flirting and dating
• Testimonials & Stories from actual Skout Users on their dating experiences
• News & Coverage on Skout Events
• Interviews with Skout Users
• “Overheard on Skout”
• Featured Skout Users

But of course, we also want to deliver what you want to see.  So if you have an idea, now’s your chance to speak up!  We’d absolutely love to hear from you!

Keep an eye on the blog for our new updates.

And as always? Happy flirting, Skouts.

XOXO Cheri XOXO