You bring the passion. We bring the platform, the network, and the know-how.
At thebestof Eastbourne, we act as your local marketing partner, not just another provider. We know how hard you work to earn your customers’ trust.
Our job isn’t to reinvent your business, it’s to amplify what you’re already brilliant at.
Everything we do is designed to build visibility, grow reputation, and help you move forward sustainably, without wasting money on short-term fixes.
We’ve spent over 15 years building a local-first platform that shines a spotlight on the businesses doing good work in our community. From supporting Eastbourne Carnival to working with Radio DGH and promoting local events, we’re invested in keeping thebestof Eastbourne visible and trusted as a single source for all things local.
We help you collect and showcase reviews that build confidence, and give your customers a genuine reason to reconnect and recommend.
“Using thebestof Eastbourne’s review cards has been a game-changer for us. It’s made collecting reviews easy and helped us reach over 200 glowing customer reviews!”
– Kevin G, The Rosy Lee
Marketing isn’t just about being seen, it’s about being connected. We host regular networking events and introduce members to potential collaborators, partners, and even direct clients.
We’re also part of Eastbourne’s wider support ecosystem, working alongside organisations like Edeal, the FSB, Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce, and the East Sussex Growth Hub to help businesses find the right advice at the right time. If you’re serious about growth, we’ll connect you to the people who can help make it happen.
Marketing trends move fast, and not every business has time to keep up. We do the heavy lifting for you.
From AI to social media shifts, we turn emerging trends into bite-sized insights, delivered through workshops, blog support, and one-to-one strategy.
Here’s what our members benefit from as part of their marketing in Eastbourne:
One-to-one support to develop your marketing strategy
Regular in-person networking events
Social media promotion campaigns
SEO-friendly content creation and blog support
Priority visibility in our Business Support Guide
Access to exclusive member marketing workshops
What sets us apart isn’t just what we know, it’s how we explain it. We simplify complexity so you can make better decisions, faster.
“It’s the personal touch that makes the difference. Since joining, I’ve had great support, excellent exposure, and a real sense that they care about helping my business grow.”
– Dave, Southern Fire Risk Assessments
Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, our support adapts to your journey. If you’re ready to make your marketing in Eastbourne work harder, with people who understand what you do and why it matters, let’s talk.
We don’t take on every business, and places in our Business Support Guide are limited. If you’re committed to building your reputation and connecting with the local community, we’d love to talk.
If you’re already earning glowing five-star reviews and want help collecting even more, and building on what’s working, we want to hear from you.
Call David today on 07957 806577 or drop us an email. We’ll happily share our Power of Reviews guide and discuss how our tried-and-tested system could be adopted into your business.
I recently joined thebestof Eastbourne and have been so impressed with the help and guidance that David has given to me and my business. From SEO to blogs, to networking, …
A great place to find out what's on, where to go, what to see, and to learn about our town’s heroes
The presentation really brought AI to life—from the early drafts to the polished final slides, seeing the journey between David and Tess was incredible. The little human touches, like the …
This was the most useful meeting I've been to in the last 12 months, and I've been to a lot of meetings. Thank you, David.
A huge thank you to David Ruddle from The Best of Eastbourne for his brilliant support of Build & Thrive events. David has been a fantastic promoter, connector, and influencer, …
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