Be prepared to put the hours in to secure a partner online

Online dating has become a hugely popular option among many Britons, with thousands of people turning to the web in a bid to find love.

With this comes a sense of competition, as it can be tough to sift through so many prospective matches in order to select Mr or Mrs Right.

The key to success is being able and willing to put the time in to achieve the best results. After all, if you are not prepared to spend hours searching, reading and talking to other online daters, you will never reap the rewards of the platform.

It goes without saying that you need to be ready to work hard to secure dates on websites, do not ever feel as though it will be easy or a foregone conclusion that you will meet the right people.

Should you make a go of online dating and put the hours in, you will hopefully be blessed with a variety of matches who are keen to get to know you.