So I'm very chuffed to announce the next event is going to take place at the Brighton Corn Exchange, which is part of the Dome complex, it's a proper big venue, where real bands and comedians do gigs, and it's old going to play host to our very own little search conference.

But when I hear you ask? On Friday 9th September

So get it in your diary. And tell a friend, real friends invite people to search marketing conferences, if you don't invite them you're clearly not a real friend.

So we know where it is and when, how do you get your hands on tickets?

Well we'll be releasing the tickets in a few weeks, and the only way to ensure you get headstart on the 'glasto-esque' rush for tickets is to sign up for the mailing list.

Blimey is it really a week since BrightonSEO?

Time flies when you're making the web a better place/spamming Google (delete as appropriate)

It was a great event, with some great sessions. We recorded all of them and as we speak putting them together but it's taking a little longer than we

expected as the guy who works the swearing bleep button got signed off with repetitive strain injury.

In the mean time here are all the slides.

Communicating the Value of SEO - Doug Platts

Everything is a Social Network - Paul Chaloner

Evolution of Link Building - Lucy Freeborn

The Importance of Authenticity - Stefan Hull

Buying Websites for SEO - Richard Kershaw

Day to Day SEO for Content Producers - Malcolm Coles

Staying on the Right Side of the ASA - Graeme Benstead & Jo Morley

Top SEO Hacks for Google Analytics- Nikki Rae
Dark patterns - Dr Harry Brignull

Enjoy

Kelvin

Taylor Street Baristas: Just a few minutes away from the Brighton Train Station is Taylor Street Baristas. A small chain focussing on making the perfect cup of coffee, they’ve got locations throughout London. They’ve also got a variety of loose leaf teas for those of you who prefer a slightly more gentle morning kick.

Coffee @ 33: Down the road from the train station is where you’ll find Coffee @ 33. It’s a small cafe staffed by skilled baristas, offering some of the most delicious pastries, sandwiches and coffees in Brighton. It is usually quite busy, but the amazing coffee is definitely worth the wait. Oh, and try the brownie, you won’t regret it!

Small Batch Coffee Company Cart: Right outside the Brighton Train Station is the Small Batch Coffee Company cart, which is open in the very early morning until noon. The Small Batch Coffee Company is a local roaster which focuses on sustainably sourced coffee. They also supply a number of other cafes, so if you’re keen to go home with a Brighton souvenir, this might be just the thing!

Here's a map:

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The Sussex Yeoman: If you’re looking for a modern take on traditional pub food, the Yeoman is the place to go. Some favourites stay on the menu, but the majority of their dishes are based on the produce and ingredients that they’re able to source locally. While not the least expensive pub around, the portions are quite large. Plus, if you enjoyed your meal and want to bring some home, the chef makes sausages in house, and you can take some of Elle’s Belles home with you.

Nia: Located in the very popular North Laines area, Nia is a small brasserie which does delicious food in a shabby chic environment. Along with breakfast served all day, Nia has small but well thought out lunch and dinner menus. Nia offers a relaxed atmosphere, and if you’re feeling like a European style lunch, maybe a cheeseboard or fishcakes and a great cup of coffee this is the place for you. The huge windows are perfect for people watching in this bustling area.

Food for Friends: One of Brighton’s busiest restaurants, Food for Friends is the place for vegetarians. With an huge menu of gourmet food for veggies, if you’re keen to eat here you might want to consider a reservation. Food for Friends is a big, friendly space where you can enjoy some nibbles before your main course of risotto fritters or warm haloumi, avocado and fresh mango salad. If you’re on a gluten-free diet, or have any other dietary restrictions, this might be the place for you as they are very understanding of dietary restrictions.

Lucky Star: If you’re looking for authentic Chinese food, the Lucky Star will make you happy. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but Lucky Star is a small bustling restaurant offering a buffet at lunch and an extensive menu in the evening. The owner is always there to greet her customers, answer any questions or make recommendations. The food is inexpensive and they have a huge selection of dishes. Make sure to ask for the authentic Chinese menu – you won’t be disappointed.

Pompoko: Also located in the North Laines and typically packed at lunch, if you do stumble upon a table at Pompoko, you’ll find a wide variety of Japanese dishes. They don’t offer sushi but they do have lots of hot food, including rice bowls, salad bowls, and lots of little nibbles if you’re in the mood for a few small dishes.

Oki-Nami: If sushi is what you’re after, just down the road is Oki-Nami. They have a large selection of both sushi and hot dishes. At lunch, there is a small set menu available but if you’d rather order Japanese tapas or sushi you have that option as well. With lots of lunch sized platters and bento combinations, you’ll be able to find something great here.

Bill’s: One of Brighton’s gems, Bill’s offers diners a wide variety of dishes with influences coming from all over the world. Feeling like a BLT? You’ll get that here. Feeling like a Thai Curry or Couscous? Bill’s has that too. Inside has the feel of a warehouse, and with shelves lined with jars, cans and bottles—among many other things—and a number of baskets of fresh produce greeting you when you come in, it doesn’t take too long to figure out that Bill’s is a kind of hybrid shop and cafe.

The North Laines area also has a number of chains:

Wagamama: A chain serving Asian inspired rice and noodle dishes and soups, Wagamama can accommodate large groups in their bright, centrally located space.

Carluccio’s: A chain coming from one of Britain’s favourite Italian chefs, Carluccio’s offers a varied menu of sandwiches and pasta as well a number of main courses.

Cote: The newly opened Brighton site of Cote offers lots of typical French brasserie style dishes. They typically have a number of offers and specials on at the lunch hour.

In addition to the Pool and Foosball tournament happening at the pub after the BrightonSEO conference on 1st April, we wanted to raise some more money for his family so we are going to auction five tickets for the days’ events.

If you haven’t got a ticket, or you are on the waiting list and you’re worried that you might not end up with a ticket, this is a great way to support an excellent cause as well as try your luck at securing a place with us at the Sallis Benney Theatre.

Here are the auctions.

***Update***

We've changed the timing for some of the auctions.

The auctions for all five tickets will start on Friday, 25th April, with one auction finishing on 29th March, three finishing on 30th March (one just after noon and the others between 16:00-17:00 GMT), and one finishing on 31st March between 16:00-17:00 GMT). If you’re keen to get a place a BrightonSEO and do something great at the same time, this is the perfect opportunity.

One more time, go and bid.