Match.com

Here is a more in depth look at Match.com. Originally started in the US this site has by far the most members worldwide. So if it's an international love affair you are after this could be the site for you.

Match.com is also unique in terms of internet dating sites because it offers a 'guarantee.' Yes that's right- their slogan is 'find love guaranteed.' If you sign up for six months and fail to find love they will give you a further six months free. Please note that this offer doesn't stand if you sign up for monthly subscriptions only.

As with most online dating sites it is free to sign up and create a profile. Only once you have signed up can you search the site. You have the option of uploading a photo or remaining a mystery. Profiles with a photo are more likely to be viewed, as one of the search criteria is to choose whether or not to search profiles with or without photos. Apparently profiles with photos get ten times more attention! Make sure you choose a good photo! Remember though- people don't always look the same in real life and some people have been known to use 'fake' photos.

Match.com is unique in the way that you can search the site. They have a facility called 'matchwords' where you can type in keywords and find profiles with those words. For example if you were after someone who sailed and had blue eyes you can put these into your search. Match.com therefore allows you to search in the most minute detail. Therefore you really can search for your ideal partner. Beware though- who you think you might want may not really be your perfect match!

This internet dating site also offers searches by languages spoken, distance from a postcode, height, bodytype, whether they have children, have been previously married, age, height....the list goes on. Rather than describe it here I'd check it out yourself.

The people I have spoken with have rated Match.com as the best internet dating site. It is more expensive than some others but as they say 'you get what you pay for.' I've met quite a few people who have found partners through this dating website. So go on- take the plunge!