A unique dating and social networking app for rural singles will revolutionise dating in the bush.
Say g’day to Howdy!
Unlike other dating apps, female-founded Howdy is made for country people in mind.
It has an innovative unlimited radius setting allowing farmers, ringers, agronomists, chopper pilots, bush mechanics and flying vets, et al, to match with a special someone from rural or regional Australia.
Founded by Hunter-based entrepreneur Mia Ryan, Howdy is a world-first, tech-savvy dating solution to isolated living.
“I’ve lived in regional Australia my whole life and seen first hand how tough it is to find a partner when you live remotely,” Mia said.
“I saw a gap in the market after witnessing how many of my friends and family were struggling with other dating apps because they were maxxing out their radius settings and getting no matches.
“Chances are when you live in the country, your closest neighbour could be hundreds of kilometres away or if you’re in town, you probably already know or are related to everyone on the app.
“I want everyone to experience connection, whether it is romantic or platonic. Just because you call rural or regional Australia home doesn’t mean you should be starved of social connection.”
Scrolling, not swiping – a game changer to true connection
Howdy is equipped with a scrolling function to provide an in-depth profile of a person, rather than a quick swipe of a photo on first appearance.
It allows both males and females to filter preferences by age, gender, sexual orientation, interests, location and whether you are a farmer wanting a farmer or a city slicker dreaming of life on the land.
Howdy’s unique in-built feature to allow members to connect with matches anywhere in Australia positions the start-up as a leading solution to the current disproportionate gender populations located across metro and rural areas.
“I believe that I am truly filling a much needed gap in the agricultural market by providing a straightforward product for like-minded people to connect,” Mia said.
“Howdy offers a place to combat loneliness in isolated environments – first and foremost – to connect people both platonically and romantically.
“Like many, I know rural and regional Australia is the best place to live and for those living in the city dreaming of a happily ever after away from the bright lights of the big smoke, Howdy is for you.”
