thebestof Eastbourne

Make Your Marketing Work Harder

You probably already have a website, social media, referrals or other ways of attracting customers. We're not here to replace them.

We help you make more of what you've already built by adding local visibility, reputation marketing, business relationships and practical support to your existing marketing mix.

And because we're based in Eastbourne and actively involved in the local business community, we're people you can meet, talk to and work alongside.

We start with your business, not a list of marketing services.

Tell us who you want to reach and what you're trying to achieve. We'll look at what's already working, identify opportunities and help you decide where our support could make a worthwhile difference.

Reach People Who Value Local Businesses

One of the biggest advantages of thebestof is the local community we've spent years building.

Our Business Guide, What's On, Local Guide, articles, offers and newsletters attract people interested in Eastbourne and the surrounding area.

We also actively share local information through our social media communities, helping useful content reach people beyond our website.

That creates opportunities for members to promote their businesses to relevant local audiences, whether through business features, customer reviews, useful articles, offers or other campaigns.

Our approach to marketing in Eastbourne isn't about creating content for the sake of it. It's about finding worthwhile opportunities to put your business in front of the people you want to reach.

Make Better Connections and Find Practical Answers

Sometimes the next opportunity comes from meeting someone rather than publishing something.

Through Business Boost networking and local introductions, we help business owners build relationships with credible people who understand the challenges of running a business.

These connections can lead to referrals, collaborations and new opportunities. They're also a valuable source of shared business knowledge.

You can discuss what's working, explore challenges and benefit from other people's experiences.

And when you need specialist advice, we can often point you towards a local business with the expertise to help.

You don't have to know every answer yourself. You need access to the right people and information.

Build on the Reputation You've Already Earned

Happy customers are one of your strongest marketing assets.

We help businesses collect genuine customer reviews and make better use of that social proof, giving potential customers more confidence when deciding who to contact.

Your thebestof reviews can also be displayed on most business websites, including Wix, with options for customers to leave reviews directly through your own website.

Southern Fire Risk Assessments owner Dave Elliott described joining thebestof as a real benefit, highlighting the networking opportunities, marketing knowledge and increased business visibility.

Choose the Support That Suits Your Business

Not every business needs the same level of involvement.

Our minimum entry package, Core Essentials, starts from £40 + VAT per month, providing access to our platform, business presence and reputation tools. For businesses wanting more active support, our most popular Silver Marketing Support package is still affordable at £129 + VAT per month, giving us greater scope to contribute time, ideas, promotion and practical marketing support.

Higher membership levels offer more active marketing support, promotion and opportunities to benefit from our time, experience and local connections. Silver is our most popular support level.

We also limit the number of businesses we work with in individual categories, giving us the opportunity to make a meaningful difference rather than simply selling space to everyone.

Your membership also supports the free promotion we provide to local charities, community groups and organisations, helping maintain the local information and activity that brings people into our community.

Let's Find Out What Could Work for You

You don't need a marketing plan or a shopping list of services.

Tell us about your business, the people you'd like to reach and what you'd most like to improve.

We'll explore the opportunities together and see whether thebestof could be a useful addition to your marketing.

For suitable businesses, we can also demonstrate what your presence on thebestof could look like before you decide.

WhatsApp me or use the contact form to start the conversation.