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Hosting Advice 9 min read

Speed dating software checklist for hosts

Choosing speed dating software? The 12-point checklist to run any tool through before committing — registration, waitlists, check-in, matching, chat, host control, pricing, analytics.

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Product Comparison 7 min read

Speed dating by hand vs with Dash: a host's side-by-side

A job-by-job comparison of running a speed dating event manually — paper scorecards, spreadsheets, group texts — versus running it on Dash. Where each one fits and what changes for the host.

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Hosting Advice 7 min read

Should you host a speed dating event?

An honest look at what it takes — the qualities of a good host, the real rewards (community, mentorship, side hustle), and the workload nobody tells first-time hosts about.

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Hosting Advice 8 min read

Best venues for speed dating: 10 spots that almost always work

The right venue can make or break a speed dating night. Ten venue types that tend to work — from coffee shops after hours to hotel conference rooms — plus what every venue needs and which rooms to avoid.

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