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We're intrigued by this site, which is new for 2008. This company has had huge success in the U.S.A. and have now launched over here. They have done lots of relationship research, and claim to have a 'scientific' matching technology... |
...but the best thing about it is the 7 day free trial. This gives you FULL membership for a week, so you can quickly scout your area and see whether it's worth sticking with the site for longer. We think based on their reputation, it's got to be worth a try! No rating yet, as we don't have enough feedback... |
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300,000+ members. Genuinely free site, so you can message members without paying a fee! You can still pay for an upgrade, but this isn't necessary to enjoy the benefits of this friendly, down-to-earth dating site. Run by real people, not computers in America somewhere, and been going for 7 years... |
Excellent site! Not over-commercial. Good community features. Better than a lot of the expensive sites! |
9.5 / 10 |
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Holds wine tasting parties for people who enjoy wine, but don’t necessarily know much about it. They organise WINE TASTING DATING PARTIES - a unique spin on speed dating. |
What a great idea! Pefect for people who enjoy an evening tasting great wines and meeting other singles. Gives a relaxed context for meeting ne people, without the 'dating' pressure. |
9.5 / 10 |
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UK's LARGEST! Thousands joining daily. Sign up free and they'll send you 10 local contacts for starters. Prices are in dollars but rest assured you get logged into the UK site. |
We like this one - it's simple to use and comparatively cheap, with plenty of local members. |
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Off-line social life and free parties for members, all listed on the site's Parties Management System; sort of like a "local pub" dimension, with communal areas where members can chat in large groups. 4 year-old network with over 700,000 users, numerous marriages and already 5 babies born!
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This site is pioneering the friendship side of the dating scene, which is quite refreshing. It's secret is not to divide up socialising into dating and friendship. We like this site, with its very reasonable costs and friendly feel. |
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Loveandfriends is focussed on UK graduates and professionals and they have over 75,000 active members. As the name suggests they welcome people looking for friendship or, errr... love!
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Nice no-frills website - a bit different with good graphics and a grown-up feel. We reckon this site is a winner if you're looking for serious daters or friends, rather than just flirty fun. |
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Offers online dating and events for young, urban professionals. Gives a 6 month guarantee - find someone you like or another 6 months free! |
This site is perfect for outgoing, sociable professionals wanting to connect in a variety of ways. A socialites dream! |
8.5 / 10 |
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Premium dating organisation offering events and online dating for professionals. Events provide a range of ice breaking activities and optional speed dating. Based in London but also across the UK. Events average 100 people! |
This is a good one for professionals. If you don't want to sift through hundreds of flirty teenagers, this one could be for you! |
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500,000+ members. Aimed at a more mature clientele, aged 35+, focused on finding long-term, serious relationships. |
One of the originals. If you like a traditional style, professional dating site with a large membership, this is the one. |
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One of the originals, with a huge membership. Leans towards serious dating. Usually have a free trial or offer of some kind. |
Are the originals the best? This one's probably one to try. Get past the American styling and you'll likely find some UK singles you'd like to meet. |
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From the company that offers excellent Speed Dating events comes this spin-off for professionals. Connects with other services for singles. |
We reckon you could combine this with the company's Speed Dating events for a winning combo! |
8.5 / 10 |
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Third biggest UK site. It is free to join and works in an unusual way. To contact other members and reply to messages you need to 'earn' credits or purchase them. You can earn credits by signing up to receive advertisers emails, or you can register for a monthly subscription in the usual way. |
Sort of free if you take the ads option. We'd set up a free email address with Hotmail/Gmail and give it a go! |
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Over 3.5 million UK members (UK's largest). No free trial, but you can do a few local searches before you sign up. Does a 3 day trial for a few pounds. |
Huge membership, so lots of choice. Easy to use. Try the free search and see if there's anyone local you fancy!
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Works on a credit system, so no monthly sub. as such. Has three distinct 'communities': Dating, Relationship and Intimate Encounters. Good design, easy to use with an active membership. |
Popular site with some unique features. Pay-As-You-Go system means you're not rushed into getting your money's worth from a monthly sub. |
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Lots of UK users - search for free and see! You can search and 'flirt' for free on this site, mainly aimed at urban daters. Then a simple token system or monthly sub. |
Simple - search for free and sign up if you find someone locally you'd like to meet! |
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The Times 'Encounters' service aims to put like-minded members together, presumably Times-readers in particular! Fo the more serious dater. |
No gimmicks, just does what it says on the tin. Which we like. |
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As the name suggests, this site caters for blokes earning more than £50k, and girls who would like to meet them! |
Has some sort of 'verification of income' system to reassure users of status. Too poor to fully test this site!! Girls sign up for free... |
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Looks the same as UK Dating. I belive they are linked... |
See UK Dating... |
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Over 10 million worldwide - lots in the UK. As the name suggests this site leans towards flirting before serious matchmaking. Originally a French site, but growing rapidly worldwide. With webcam/messenger functions. |
This site can be a fun way to meet someone special. |
7.5 / 10
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Nice clear site, with growing UK membership of genuine people (1000ish per week!). Local searches and lots of functionality for free. |
Good site, with lots of potential. |
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First dating site to specialise in matching the 'attractive' (although we think beauty is in the eye of the beholder...) and wealthy. Probably the largest and most professional 'millionaire dating' site. |
Well if this is your thing, suagrdaddie does it well. Pricey, but then it would be wouldn't it?! |
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Mainly an American site, but with a lot of UK daters so don't be put off. Watch out for the fake members...Usually a free trial and a money-back guarantee which gives some peace of mind. |
One of the huge dating sites, which has its advantages and disadvantages. Worth a try? |
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