First week is coming to a close of working out in Barbados for #BBSEO22. The amount of head space I have had to work on some cool projects has been incredible.

They say never to mix business with pleasure. But that is exactly what a great group of SEOs just did in spectacular Barbados. I felt humbled to be on the panel of speakers for the inaugural Barbados SEO, alongside several individuals who were a big part of my development as a young SEO; whether this has been via SEO conferences or their articles and resources over the years. Martin MacDonald, Kev Wiles and the rest of the MOGmedia Inc. have put together a remarkable conference set against the most stunning of backdrops, with every talk offering pure actionable SEO insight. Complemented by a networking day that none of us will ever forget. A day on a catamaran eating local fayre and drinking rum punch, snorkelling with turtles and basking in the Caribbean sunshine followed by a trip to the Mount Gay Distillery; a stunning end to three truly unforgettable days of SEO and networking with an amazing bunch. Big shout out to ALL the speakers and panellists; Stacey MacNaught, Barry Adams 📰, Rishi Lakhani, Grant Simmons (SEO), Kristine Schachinger SEO and Online Marketing, Kev Wiles, Heather Physioc, Maria Amelie W., Jenny 🌼 Halasz, Michael King, Gareth Brown & Patrick Hathaway.. and of course Martin MacDonald. Everyone smashed it out of the park and both days were brilliantly moderated by Judith Lewis. I have a feeling that this will be the first of many Barbados SEO events and I would highly recommend it when the 2023 tickets become available. It is well worth the journey, and as you can see in the pics, it is also a great opportunity to take your loved ones and make some memories in paradise. Thanks for the opportunity guys, it was a blast and I'll see you next year. Oh, and for anyone interested, my slides about working in fast fashion during a takeover can be found here: lnkd.in/e_QuFTPx Also, is there ANYWHERE decent to put slides these days? SlideShare and Google Slides both suck! #BBSEO22 #SEO #SEOConference #Barbados #RumPunched

🌊 Still thinking about the pros and cons of attending #BarbadosSEO? Well, on top of some seriously great Advanced SEO talks, you can also wake up every morning to THESE views (and also see some spectacular sunsets). 🌅 We've partnered with two of the finest hotels in #Barbados so you can get some incredible rates and make the most out of this very first conference in the digital heart of the Caribbean. 🏖️ It's the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa (4-star) and the Fairmont Royal Pavilion (5-star). Both will be ready to welcome you in style and cater to all your needs in this island paradise. There is plenty more information on our website. Here ➡️➡️➡️ buff.ly/3MrW4ot

Wondering what's the #BBSEO22 venue like? Well, Clifton Hall Great House will host all the great #SEO experts attending the first conference of this type in #Barbados. And we're definitely looking forward to it. We couldn't have picked a better location: heritage, nature, and rum, all in one place. Clifton Hall Great House is a historic venue in the parish of St John, on an inland cliff rising from Barbados' spectacular Atlantic East coast. The house dates back to the 17th century and it's a beautiful property set in gorgeous land. It's a popular location for weddings and events, and in November 2022 it will host #BarbadosSEO, and all of you joining us there. Get your tickets now.

It has been a while since I really attended every session at a conference. This was one that won't easily forget, it was worth the flight (I hate long hauls). #BBSEO22 #BarbadosSEO #Barbados

What a spur of the moment decision can lead to. Jumping in last minute to fill up a vacant speaker slot at the inaugural Barbados SEO meetup involved hastily booking transatlantic flights and accommodation, rearranging a work schedule already impacted by COVID cases in the family, and trying to find clothes for weather I haven't been exposed to in over three years. And it was worth it. What a week it has been. I got to hang out with old industry friends, make a bunch of new ones, soak up knowledge and expertise from some of the best in the business, and most of all enjoy many of the wonders that the Carribean has to offer. 10/10, would do again. #BBSEO22 #BarbadosSEO #Barbados

Had an absolute blast at #BarbadosSEO #BBSEO22 mingled with super smart marketers and speakers I hadn't met before, learned a lot, and of course enjoyed the beauty and excitement of the Caribbean in Barbados! Bring on 2023!

Truly an amazing event, met some amazing people! #bbseo22

.@BarbadosSeo is officially the only conference I’ve ever been to where I’ve snorkelled with sea turtles. #bbseo22

@HeatherPhysioc @BarbadosSeo Looking forward to more adventures! @searchmartin talked about biking the island. I definitely was digging the trails around where I was although lots of it was washed out. I was sad to come home lol. I really enjoyed being with everyone. Usually I am excited to get back.#BBSEO22

Everyone made new friends. Everyone had the chance to mix, talk and bond to everyone. #BBSEO22 Pictures by @HeatherPhysioc, @WhitworthSEO @BarbadosSeo and me.

The talks were in some cases turned into a rather healthy debate where people shared extra tips and resources. #BBSEO22

Here's the @Barbados video just in case you're not on Instagram #BBSEO22 @staceycav @badams @rishil @simmonet @HeatherPhysioc @Maria_Amelie @jennyhalasz @iPullRank

Back in the office after #bbseo22. What a fab few days of great content, chatting, swimming in the sea at midnight, talking all things SEO (and life in general) and sunshine. Views this morning aren’t quite what they were last week!!

What a phenomenal few days in Barbados for #bbseo22! Great to see so many wonderful people inc @gareth_brown @kevwiles @HeatherPhysioc @simmonet @rishil @schachin @HathawayP @WhitworthSEO @jennyhalasz @Maria_Amelie @JudithLewis @Dixon_Jones @iPullRank @Making8

@hairless_chimp @BarbadosSeo @InLinks @badams @HeatherPhysioc @sitebulb It was not one for the Library of Congress archives, but it was definitely not unentertaining nor uninformative 🤪🏝️🇬🇧🇺🇸🇧🇧 @InLinks @BarbadosSeo #BBSEO22 - and I did have some schema on my mind (and head😁)

I've drank too much rum, however I've learnt a shit ton amd made some amazing friends #bbseo22

#BBSEO22 networking day!!

It’s a tough life. #BBSEO22

And that’s a wrap on @BarbadosSeo 2022! It was a true privilege to spend the last few days with these extremely smart and talented folks on this amazing island. #BBSEO22

The brave @searchmartin taking to the stage solving SEO #BBSEO22 @BarbadosSeo @MOGmediaInc

More photos from a lovely day at #BBSEO22. After lunch we got to have a terrific panel about diversity and inclusion in Barbados; the growing digital marketing presence here; and what the future might hold for this small and proud country that has just become a Republic.

Enjoying @iPullRank teaching us about the evolution of ranking @BarbadosSeo #BBSEO22

Evening one of #bbseo preparation

First week is coming to a close of working out in Barbados for #BBSEO22. The amount of head space I have had to work on some cool projects has been incredible.

They say never to mix business with pleasure. But that is exactly what a great group of SEOs just did in spectacular Barbados. I felt humbled to be on the panel of speakers for the inaugural Barbados SEO, alongside several individuals who were a big part of my development as a young SEO; whether this has been via SEO conferences or their articles and resources over the years. Martin MacDonald, Kev Wiles and the rest of the MOGmedia Inc. have put together a remarkable conference set against the most stunning of backdrops, with every talk offering pure actionable SEO insight. Complemented by a networking day that none of us will ever forget. A day on a catamaran eating local fayre and drinking rum punch, snorkelling with turtles and basking in the Caribbean sunshine followed by a trip to the Mount Gay Distillery; a stunning end to three truly unforgettable days of SEO and networking with an amazing bunch. Big shout out to ALL the speakers and panellists; Stacey MacNaught, Barry Adams 📰, Rishi Lakhani, Grant Simmons (SEO), Kristine Schachinger SEO and Online Marketing, Kev Wiles, Heather Physioc, Maria Amelie W., Jenny 🌼 Halasz, Michael King, Gareth Brown & Patrick Hathaway.. and of course Martin MacDonald. Everyone smashed it out of the park and both days were brilliantly moderated by Judith Lewis. I have a feeling that this will be the first of many Barbados SEO events and I would highly recommend it when the 2023 tickets become available. It is well worth the journey, and as you can see in the pics, it is also a great opportunity to take your loved ones and make some memories in paradise. Thanks for the opportunity guys, it was a blast and I'll see you next year. Oh, and for anyone interested, my slides about working in fast fashion during a takeover can be found here: lnkd.in/e_QuFTPx Also, is there ANYWHERE decent to put slides these days? SlideShare and Google Slides both suck! #BBSEO22 #SEO #SEOConference #Barbados #RumPunched

🌊 Still thinking about the pros and cons of attending #BarbadosSEO? Well, on top of some seriously great Advanced SEO talks, you can also wake up every morning to THESE views (and also see some spectacular sunsets). 🌅 We've partnered with two of the finest hotels in #Barbados so you can get some incredible rates and make the most out of this very first conference in the digital heart of the Caribbean. 🏖️ It's the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa (4-star) and the Fairmont Royal Pavilion (5-star). Both will be ready to welcome you in style and cater to all your needs in this island paradise. There is plenty more information on our website. Here ➡️➡️➡️ buff.ly/3MrW4ot

Wondering what's the #BBSEO22 venue like? Well, Clifton Hall Great House will host all the great #SEO experts attending the first conference of this type in #Barbados. And we're definitely looking forward to it. We couldn't have picked a better location: heritage, nature, and rum, all in one place. Clifton Hall Great House is a historic venue in the parish of St John, on an inland cliff rising from Barbados' spectacular Atlantic East coast. The house dates back to the 17th century and it's a beautiful property set in gorgeous land. It's a popular location for weddings and events, and in November 2022 it will host #BarbadosSEO, and all of you joining us there. Get your tickets now.

It has been a while since I really attended every session at a conference. This was one that won't easily forget, it was worth the flight (I hate long hauls). #BBSEO22 #BarbadosSEO #Barbados

What a spur of the moment decision can lead to. Jumping in last minute to fill up a vacant speaker slot at the inaugural Barbados SEO meetup involved hastily booking transatlantic flights and accommodation, rearranging a work schedule already impacted by COVID cases in the family, and trying to find clothes for weather I haven't been exposed to in over three years. And it was worth it. What a week it has been. I got to hang out with old industry friends, make a bunch of new ones, soak up knowledge and expertise from some of the best in the business, and most of all enjoy many of the wonders that the Carribean has to offer. 10/10, would do again. #BBSEO22 #BarbadosSEO #Barbados

Had an absolute blast at #BarbadosSEO #BBSEO22 mingled with super smart marketers and speakers I hadn't met before, learned a lot, and of course enjoyed the beauty and excitement of the Caribbean in Barbados! Bring on 2023!

Truly an amazing event, met some amazing people! #bbseo22

.@BarbadosSeo is officially the only conference I’ve ever been to where I’ve snorkelled with sea turtles. #bbseo22

@HeatherPhysioc @BarbadosSeo Looking forward to more adventures! @searchmartin talked about biking the island. I definitely was digging the trails around where I was although lots of it was washed out. I was sad to come home lol. I really enjoyed being with everyone. Usually I am excited to get back.#BBSEO22

Everyone made new friends. Everyone had the chance to mix, talk and bond to everyone. #BBSEO22 Pictures by @HeatherPhysioc, @WhitworthSEO @BarbadosSeo and me.

The talks were in some cases turned into a rather healthy debate where people shared extra tips and resources. #BBSEO22

Here's the @Barbados video just in case you're not on Instagram #BBSEO22 @staceycav @badams @rishil @simmonet @HeatherPhysioc @Maria_Amelie @jennyhalasz @iPullRank

Back in the office after #bbseo22. What a fab few days of great content, chatting, swimming in the sea at midnight, talking all things SEO (and life in general) and sunshine. Views this morning aren’t quite what they were last week!!

What a phenomenal few days in Barbados for #bbseo22! Great to see so many wonderful people inc @gareth_brown @kevwiles @HeatherPhysioc @simmonet @rishil @schachin @HathawayP @WhitworthSEO @jennyhalasz @Maria_Amelie @JudithLewis @Dixon_Jones @iPullRank @Making8

@hairless_chimp @BarbadosSeo @InLinks @badams @HeatherPhysioc @sitebulb It was not one for the Library of Congress archives, but it was definitely not unentertaining nor uninformative 🤪🏝️🇬🇧🇺🇸🇧🇧 @InLinks @BarbadosSeo #BBSEO22 - and I did have some schema on my mind (and head😁)

I've drank too much rum, however I've learnt a shit ton amd made some amazing friends #bbseo22

#BBSEO22 networking day!!

It’s a tough life. #BBSEO22

And that’s a wrap on @BarbadosSeo 2022! It was a true privilege to spend the last few days with these extremely smart and talented folks on this amazing island. #BBSEO22

The brave @searchmartin taking to the stage solving SEO #BBSEO22 @BarbadosSeo @MOGmediaInc

More photos from a lovely day at #BBSEO22. After lunch we got to have a terrific panel about diversity and inclusion in Barbados; the growing digital marketing presence here; and what the future might hold for this small and proud country that has just become a Republic.

Enjoying @iPullRank teaching us about the evolution of ranking @BarbadosSeo #BBSEO22

Evening one of #bbseo preparation