MileHighGayGuy: connexion.org

Connexion.org announced today a new technology for use in the search for the perfect significant other. Boyfriend Backorder allows users to be notified when a person they are interested in, but is currently in a relationship, becomes single.

“With Boyfriend Backorder, I can set up a list of guys that I’m interested in dating and be notified when they are available. Its like Netflix for the dating world” said Jeff, an early adopter of Connexion in Denver who has been a beta tester of the Boyfriend Backorder system. Another beta tester, Roy, from Tampa said “My friend James bounces in and out of a relationship faster than I can track. This way I can swoop in for the rebound the next time he’s single.”

Using Boyfriend Backorder is simple. Members find the profile of someone they are interested in and click the “Backorder this Member” link on the profile. They then enter the bidding price they are willing to pay to be the first person notified of a relationship status change. The highest bidder gets notified first and a 24-hour window to make his or her move. The second highest bidder is notified next, and so on until the Backordered person is back in a relationship.

But wait, there's more!

Guys currently in a relationship can also benefit from being put on someone else’s backorder list.

“I don’t like to be alone,” said Russell from Duluth. “Seeing the five guys in a bidding war to date me allows me to decide if I like my current boyfriend or want to try out someone new. I always have a backup.”

“We really see the Backorder system as a game changing enhancement to the social networking field and we’re thrilled to bring it to the members of Connexion.org first” said Ladd Bosworth, Director of Marketing. “In these tough economic times every website operator is looking for innovative ways to monetize the user experience in pay-for-use features. We feel this system is a benefit to our members and to our bottom line.”