Your Place on a Proven Local Platform

Your business becomes part of a trusted local marketing hub where SEO content, reviews, blogs, events, offers, and community guidance all work together. You take your place within categories that your customers already search for, and you benefit from the activity of other members while contributing your own expertise. When local people look for services in Eastbourne, you are part of the single destination that brings it all together.

Your Connections to the Local Business Community

You gain access to a growing network of business owners, collaborations, referrals, and opportunities through our Business Boost sessions and wider networking activity. Whether you attend in person or not, you stay connected because new faces, ideas, and introductions are always passing through. If there is someone you should meet, I make sure the link is made.

Your Ideas Turned into Marketing

Your everyday work becomes marketing material. Blog themes, review milestones, success stories, updates, press releases, and moments of progress are shaped into content that gives you a steady stream of visibility. You get clear direction on what to talk about, when to talk about it, and how to use what you are already doing to strengthen your presence.

Your Access to Experience That Saves You Time

With more than twenty five years in business and fifteen years running thebestof Eastbourne, I have seen what works and what does not. You get guidance shaped by real examples from local businesses who faced similar challenges and found a way through. When you have questions or feel stuck, you have someone who knows the patterns and can point you to trusted options.

Your Reach Across a Local Audience

Your business benefits from thousands of monthly website visits, active Facebook groups, a strong B2C audience, a dedicated B2B newsletter, and a steady flow of local engagement. Your content goes further because it is supported by a wider ecosystem that is already established and growing.

Your Tools for Building Trust

You can use thebestof reviews widget, As Recommended branding, your review link, category listings, SEO-supported content, certificates for milestones, and a structure that makes your marketing easier to maintain. These tools help your customers trust you faster and make your business look consistent across every platform.

Book a 1-2-1 with David Ruddle today by calling 07957 806577 to talk about where you are now and where you want your business to be, and we will show you how thebestof Eastbourne can help you succeed.

Effective marketing in Eastbourne starts here.

Where real business connections begin

Networking with thebestof Eastbourne is about meaningful introductions that lead somewhere. When you meet people through us, it is driven by purpose, backed by local knowledge, and shaped by relationships built over many years.

See it for yourself at our next Business Boost.

Join us as a guest at the next free Business Boost, Eastbourne’s friendly and relaxed event where real conversations turn into opportunities. Email us today and let us show you who we can connect you with.

Your Marketing Questions Answered

1. What kind of businesses do you help?

We support both B2B marketing in Eastbourne and B2C marketing in Eastbourne businesses. Whether you’re a tradesperson, shop owner, consultant, or service provider, if you want to build visibility and trust locally, we’re here to help.

2. How does having a feature page help my business?

Your feature page brings everything together in one trusted place. This includes your reviews, updates, offers, events, and more. It helps you appear more often in local search and gives people a clear reason to choose you.

3. What kind of support do members receive?

We work with you to spot quick wins and plan longer-term opportunities, including:

• • Help collecting and showcasing reviews

  • Promotion of your offers and events

  • Personalised advice on SEO and marketing campaigns

You are never left to figure it out alone.

4. Is it affordable for small or solo businesses?

Yes. Our pricing is designed for local businesses, with no long-term contracts. Members stay because they see the value, not because they are tied in.

5. How soon will I see results?

That depends on how active you are. Update your page, collect reviews, and join promotions, and you will start to notice your name appearing more often. Many members see results within the first few weeks.

6. I already have reviews on Google, Facebook, or Checkatrade. Why would I need this?

Your reviews are valuable, but they are often scattered. thebestof Eastbourne brings them together in one place, alongside your offers, events, and updates, giving customers a clear and complete view of who you are.

7. Do you help charities with free marketing in Eastbourne?

Yes. Supporting local charities is a core part of what we do. Through Charity of the Day features, event listings, and awareness campaigns, we provide free marketing in Eastbourne to help charities reach more supporters.