About Us

The full Y.I.S. story

Who Is It For?

Made for the moment you're in

Students & Freshers

Surrounded by thousands of people your age, yet everyone's staring at their phone. Y.I.S. tells you which of them would actually welcome a hello.

".ac.uk emails get auto-verification and a 5-day free trial."

Dating-App Burnouts

Done with endless swiping, ghosting, and chats that never become a date? No profiles to grind through. No chat to die in. Just real people in the same room as you, right now.

"The exit from the apps — not another one."

New in Town

New job, new city, social circle of zero. Y.I.S. turns every coffee shop into a possible connection.

"Be a stranger for a week, not a year."

The Shy & The Polite

Most people never say hello — not from lack of interest, but from fear of being unwelcome. The signal does the hardest part for you.

"They already said yes to a hello."

The Quietly Single

You'd never join a dating site — too public, too much effort. Y.I.S. is invisible by default, with no browsing and no broadcasting. On or off, whenever you choose.

"Be single on your terms."

Venue & Event-Goers

Pubs, quiz nights, gigs, gyms — places people already gather. Y.I.S. simply makes the room legible.

"Same pub. Same night. Now you know."

For everyone who's ever left the room wondering "what if I'd just said hello?"

Why we built this

Connecting, back to basics

The hardest part of meeting someone has always been making the first move — and not knowing if it's welcome.

We want to bring connecting back to how it used to be: meeting people socially or by chance — without endless form‑filling and algorithms deciding for you.

It starts with one simple signal: "I'm single and open to a conversation right now." Switch it on when you're out, switch it off when you're not.

For men: approach knowing she's already said yes to a hello. No guesswork, no creep risk.

For women: signal you're open to a chat without ever having to make the approach yourself.

A smile begins a conversation. Y.I.S. begins the welcome.

The Solution

How Yes I'm Single Works

Bridge the gap between wanting to connect and actually doing it — without the awkwardness.

Verification

Only verified students and professionals. Real people, real intentions.

Location Discovery

See who's single at your campus, office, or favorite coffee spot.

The Green Light

No more guessing. Get a clear signal before you approach.

By the Numbers

Apps are common — but meeting socially still wins.

Real‑life meetings deliver higher trust, greater satisfaction and longer‑lasting bonds — if you just know who's single.

51%

Meet naturally

Couples in the UK still meet through friends, work or out & about.

Match UK, 2025

13%

Meet online

Despite the buzz, only around 1 in 8 UK couples meet via an app.

Match UK, 2025

Higher split risk

Couples who met online are roughly six times more likely to break up early than those introduced through friends or family.

UK longitudinal study

7–14%

Matches → relationships

Most matches never lead to a real meet‑up; only a small share ever turn into a long‑term partnership.

Pew Research / YouGov

"Apps are popular — but they don't give you better odds of real, lasting connections. Meeting socially, by chance, through everyday moments still delivers higher happiness, trust and stability — if you just know who's single."

Sources: Match UK 2025 · Stanford / Pew Research · YouGov · UK longitudinal divorce research.

In Their Words

Real People, Real Reasons

Single and done with throwing money at dating apps and swiping until my thumb aches. I realised I've got just as much chance meeting someone genuine at the shops, work, or gym — but the hardest part is always that first step, and the fear of being turned down straight away.

It's also perfect for my schedule — whether you work unsocial hours, study away from home, have a busy role like hospital work, or just struggle to find time to meet people.

That's why I use Yes I'm Single:

From £2.99/month — no contract, cancel anytime
Only active within a 100m radius of where I am
Turn it on or off whenever I want
No long profiles — quick and easy to set up
Perfect icebreaker: “Saw you on YIS, so thought I'd say hi”
For everyone — know they're single before you approach

Finally, a better way than endless swiping.

What We're NOT

This Isn't Another Dating Site

We don't match you. We don't message for you. We simply let you know who's single so you can make a real connection.

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Endless swiping from your couch
30 seconds to scan who's nearby, then put your phone away
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Matching algorithms decide for you
You decide who to approach in real life
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Weeks of messaging before meeting
See them. Walk up. Say hello.
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Catfishing and fake profiles
Photo-verified users physically present near you

Y.I.S. is a Social Signaling Tool — helping you meet people the old-fashioned way, with a modern assist.

Why Join Y.I.S.?

The Social Utility Advantage

Y.I.S. is a Social Signaling Tool — a real-world directory that helps people navigate social environments with more confidence and safety.

Real-Time Relevance

Stop talking to 'digital ghosts.' Every profile you see is a real person, physically present in the same venue as you, right now.

The 'Green Light' Confidence

Eliminate the fear of rejection. If someone is visible, they've already signaled they're single and open to an introduction.

No Messaging, No Catfishing

By removing chat, we remove the screen barrier. You see the person in front of you before you even speak.

Reclaim Your Night Out

Don't spend your evening swiping. Use the app for 30 seconds to scan the room, put your phone away, and make a real connection.

The "Anti-Screen" Philosophy

We don't want you on your phone. Our interface is designed to be checked for 10 seconds to see who's nearby, then put away so you can engage in a face-to-face conversation.

For Venue Partners

Digital Layer for Physical Spaces

Turn your "passive" space into an "active" social community. Designed for bar owners, event organizers, and campus managers.

Increased Dwell Time & Revenue

When guests feel a social connection to the people around them, they stay longer and engage more with your venue's offerings.

A 'Safe Space' Guarantee

Unlike open social media, Y.I.S. uses Closed-Loop Verification. You're empowering guests already there to interact safely.

Real-Time Heatmaps

Understand your peak social hours. See when your Active Zones are most populated without compromising user identities.

Frictionless Atmosphere

Y.I.S. reduces 'approaching anxiety' and provides clear signals of who is open to introduction, creating a harmonious environment.

Community Standards

The "Respect the Room" Policy

How we maintain a high-standard environment in all spaces.

Introduction, Not Expectation

Being visible on the map is a signal of availability for a polite "Hello," not a license for persistence. If the vibe isn't there, respect the boundary and move on.

The "Invisible" Right

Members have the absolute right to toggle "Off" at any moment. Once a user is off the map, they are in "private mode" and should not be approached via the app's context.

Accountability

Any report of harassment or making others feel unsafe will result in a permanent ban. We link accounts to verified IDs to ensure our community remains respectful.

Your Privacy

Professional-Grade Security

Privacy-First platform with Zero-Monetization of personal data.

No Messaging

No chat function prevents digital harassment and inappropriate media sharing.

Presence, Not Patterns

We don't track movement. Your location data is wiped when you leave a zone.

Encrypted Identity

256-bit AES encryption protects all sensitive registration data.

No Data Sales

We never sell user profiles or habits to third-party marketers.

For Verified Organisations

5 days free for UK colleges, universities, councils & NHS

Sign up with your work email and we'll automatically extend your free trial. We're encouraging registered UK organisations to use Y.I.S. — it's how we keep the community grown-up, accountable and real.

Best value

5 days

free trial

Verified UK organisations

  • @*.ac.uk — universities & colleges
  • @*.gov.uk — local government & councils
  • @nhs.net & @*.nhs.uk — NHS staff

3 days

free trial

Everyone else

Sign up with any personal email — Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, anything. Photo verification still required.

No card on file. Trial activates the moment you verify your email. Stay longer for £2.99/month.

No More 'What Ifs'

Join Yes I'm Single and know who's available before you make your move.

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