— DatingDirect has the most comprehensive and reliable compatibility system available, which allows you to choose only the matches that are right for you.

— Lets you start unlimited instant messaging sessions and video calling, send unlimited emails, and contact as many members as you like with your membership.

— Mobile DatingDirect allows you to monitor your account via your mobile phone 24 hours a day.

— You can choose to participate in DatingDirect events, which include great nights out, courses, entertainment, and activities - all designed just for singles. All events will have 50% men, 50% women.

In a league by itself, DatingDirect has the highest customer satisfaction rating among the major online dating services in the UK. It is the largest dating service in the United Kingdom. You'll have a higher chance here than anywhere else to find your desired match.

It gives you the ability to register for free and search for potential matches.

DatingDirect is the only dating service with a policy of issuing a full refund if you don't find somebody you like within 12 months.

— Match.com has professional matchmakers who will search, qualify, and narrow the field of compatible singles.

— You can quickly select the singles' profiles that share your common interests using the MatchWords™ feature.

— You can monitor your account with your mobile phone and choose to get alerts on mobile phone when someone shows interest in your profile or sends you a message.

This is an exclusive service offered by world famous Match.com and is specifically targeted for the UK population. Match.com excels far above and beyond most other online dating services today because of its unique online features.

It is the world's largest online dating service and the second largest in the UK, according to the Guinness World Records 2008 edition.

— You can register, search, and view other member's profiles and make contact all for free.

— Paid subscription will allow you to send each other messages and ecards as well as chatting using Instant Messenger.

— Offers 24 hour support for any questions or for photo and notes approval.

Friends Reunited Dating is an exclusive dating service offered by Friends Reunited for those that are looking for a long term partner as well as new friends.

Friends Reunited is the 3rd largest online dating site in the UK. It has a 58/42 female/male split which is unique in a male dominated market.

— It's free to join and create an account.

— LoopyLove provides all the basic and advanced features available in other online dating services.

— Free membership gives you access to all of the normal LoopyLove features, including contacting other members and using compatibility matching system.

LoopyLove has over 2 million members and it's growing very fast. The free membership service will give you access to more features than any other free online dating services.

Being able to initiate contacts with your potential matches without having to pay or use credit card first is really outstanding.

— This is an exclusive dating service for singles either with kids from a prior relationship, or singles open to dating people with kids.

— You can register for free without using a credit card and search for potential matches.

— You'll be able to see the members that are currently online and chat with them instantly.

— It shows you who has been viewing your profile and provides a number of ways to interact with other members.

DatingForParents is the UK's number one online dating site for single parents and is considered one of the best.

If you are a single mom or dad who has been finding it difficult to meet someone new or get out there and date, you will appreciate this dating service exclusively for single parents. You don't have to wonder how to mention the fact that you have children!