DATING SITE REVIEWS
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eHarmony has made it to UK shores, as of 2008. This dating company has had huge success in the U.S.A. and their first year here has also been a roaring success. They have done lots of relationship research, and claim to have a 'scientific' matching technology... this translates into a dating site that really works.
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OK so they reckon they are responsible for a massive 2% of all marriages in the USA! If this is true, it's pretty amazing. We think based on their reputation and apparent success, it's got to be worth a try! After a year of watching this dating company launch, we've decided to give them our highest rating yet... DON'T FORGET TO FILL IN THE WHOLE QUESTIONNAIRE - you really need to do this to make the most of the site. |
10 / 10! |
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If you're interested in an independent dating site, this is the one for you. Genuinely free site, so you can message 300,000+ 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...
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Excellent site! Not over-commercial. Good community features. Better than a lot of the expensive sites! |
9.5 / 10 |
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LOOK! 3 DAYS FREE OFFER! This is the UK's largest dating service, with over 3.5 million UK members and growing. You can do a few local searches before you sign up, AND they do a free 3 day trial.
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Huge membership, so lots of choice. Easy to use, with lots of features. This is a classic dating site which rises to the top because of its free trial - try the free search and see if there's anyone local you fancy!
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9 / 10
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NEW! Brand new for 2010 comes the latest compatibility type UK dating offer, this time from Match.com, one of the original and best dating sites. In a similar vein to eHarmony and and Parship, you fill in the all-important questionnaire which narrows down the field of potentials. The also offer videos and articles written by psychologists to help prepare for dates as well as phone coaching for those with first date nerves or seeking dating advice - we think this is a first.
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Hard to argue with the success of Match.com You can guarantee that this service will be well managed and smooth, and we are expecting a huge take-up in the UK. As with all the serious dating sites, they are more targeted in tone etc. towards singles aged 30+. This means a quality site without gimmicks like webcams and chat. We like. |
9 / 10 |
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One of the longest established online dating sites in the UK. With over 3 million profiles, you are spoilt for choice. This site covers all the bases, from flirting to serious, from chat to text to blogging...
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We rate this site in the top five mainly because it is a good all-rounder. If you want to stick with serious dating, it wouldn't be first choice (go for eHarmony), but if you're after the full gamut of dating activities and relationship fun, we think you'll like this one! |
8.5 / 10 |
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PARSHIP.co.uk is the UK's first compatibility-based online dating service, specifically for people who want to form a lasting relationship. This is the British branch of Europe's largest and most successful serious online dating service, now with millions of members who are supposedly mostly affluent, educated men and women between 28 and 55 years old. Parship.co.uk has teamed up with The Independent newspaper as their dating service. Basic membership is free.
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Nice simple site, and if you're looking for a romance on the Med, this is the site for you! Actually there are plenty of people in the UK and although we don't put much faith in 'compatibility testing' it might narrow down the field a little. |
8.5 / 10 |
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Aimed at singles aged 30+, this is a well respected international dating site with nearly 18 million members! There is a large UK user group, who tend to be more serious daters. They claim that more than 40% of all Premium Members begin new and lasting relationships thanks to be2.
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We rate this site very highly. It is a truly professional dating service; with so many homemade agencies cropping up these days, we feel reassured using this site. It is well worth a try. |
8.5 / 10 |
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Matchmaker has 500,000+ members. Aimed at a more mature clientele, aged 35+, focused on finding long-term, serious relationships.
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One of the originals. If you like a traditional style, professional dating site with a large membership, this is the one. Good place to find a soulmate! |
8.5 / 10 |
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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. 6 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. |
8 / 10 |
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Lovestruck.com is a unique, Daily Telegraph 'Top Six'-rated dating site that matches time-strapped city singles to others who work close by for quick coffee, lunch or after-work dates. Very simple and neat website, which allows you to search for dates in your city. Some of the cities haven't been launched yet, but for London you can search by your nearest tube station! |
A "busy professionals" site where you can see who's free for lunch??! Got to be worth the free 2 day trial...
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8 / 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 new people, without the 'dating' pressure. |
8 / 10 |
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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 / 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! |
8 / 10 |
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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. |
8 / 10 |
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If you haven't tried Speed Dating, you have to do it this month! It is so much fun. This company is the original... Connects with other services for singles too - they have an online dating service. |
We reckon you could combine the online dating with the speed dating events for a winning combo! |
8 / 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! |
8 / 10
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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. |
7.5 / 10 |
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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! |
7.5 / 10 |
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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. |
7.5/ 10 |
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