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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 24/09/2026
A big thank you to everyone who joined us today for the first ever SearchNorwichXL and to our brilliant speakers and sponsors for helping make the event such a success. We’ll be at Dead Wax Social until 10pm for drinks and a well-earned celebration! Photos by Dave Guttridge
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 24/09/2026
We've heard some fantastic insights from our morning speakers at #SNXL This afternoon is starting with our Future of Search panel, where industry experts discuss where SEO is heading over the next few years
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 24/09/2026
SNXL is all set up and we're ready to welcome you 🎉 Look out for our events team in pink 🩷 Thanks again to our headline sponsor WhitePress
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 24/09/2026
The Candour team are busy getting everything ready for SearchNorwichXL this morning 😍 Registration opening 9.30. Expect a packed speaker line-up and an expert panel discussing the future of search. You can find more details about each of the talks on our website: searchnorwich.org/schedule
Morning sessions
11:00 – Welcome and introductions

11:15 – Arnout Hellemans
The SERPs hold more insights than you think

11:35 – Bengü Sarıca Dinçer
From rankings to recognition: Discoverability in a multi-platform search world

11:55 – Dixon Jones
What AI knows about you (and how to fix it)

12:45 – Estela Franco
Catching technical SEO regressions and rendering disasters in CI for Shopify stores

13:05 – Giulia Panozzo
Beyond the query: how emotional brand signals influence clicks and conversions

13:25 – Adam Gent
How Google manages its indexAfter lunch sessions
15:00 – Panel discussion

Brendan Bennett

Charlie Marchant

Iva Jovanovic

Emma-Jane Stogden

This all-star panel will discuss the future of search and SEO. With how much SEO is changing thanks to the rise of AI search, where do SEO experts think the industry will be next year or in 5 years' time?

16:15 – Myriam Jessier
Don't forget to optimise so they subscribe

16:35 – Martin Splitt
In search for a better web

18:00 – Drinks and afterparty
Dead Wax Norwich
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 02/09/2026
How is it possible to use browser network data to glean search insights that can give you a competitive edge in both traditional and AI search? Be sure to catch @markwilliamscook.com’s @brightonseo.com talk on Friday 9 October at 9.30 to find out.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 28/08/2026
In less than 1 month, the brilliant @bngsrc.bsky.social will be speaking at the first-ever #SearchNorwichXL. Bengü's talks are always a conference highlight so you won't want to miss this! Use code BENGU for 20% off your tickets before they sell out. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 28/08/2026
Leaping out of a plane from 13K feet? That’s what this trio are doing in 2 days & they need your help. The skydive is to support our charity of the year, Leeway Domestic Violence & Abuse Services. Please donate if you’re able by hitting the link in our bio & share this post to spread the word 🪂
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 24/08/2026
1 month to go until SearchNorwichXL! Join 12 world-class speakers and 200 fellow marketers in the heart of the fine city of Norwich for an unforgettable conference. What are you looking forward to the most? Tell us in the comments!
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 24/08/2026
This is your last chance to come to SearchNorwichXL for just £125! Our ticket price increases tomorrow! There's just 1 month to go until SearchNorwichXL so get your ticket now.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 23/08/2026
Our tick prices increase in less than 48 hours! Save £50 by buying your ticket before 25 August. Go to searchnorwich dot org or by searching on Eventbrite.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 22/08/2026
Ticket prices increase in 3 days! Get your SearchNorwichXL ticket for just £125 if you buy it before 25 August. Go to searchnorwich.org/
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 21/08/2026
4 days until our ticket price increases! Save £50 by getting your ticket before 25 August. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 20/08/2026
The ticket price for SearchNorwichXL increases in 5 days! Get your ticket before 25 August to save £50! Go to searchnorwich dot org or find us on Eventbrite.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 19/08/2026
A big thank you to our headline sponsor - Whitepress WhitePress is a global platform supporting activities including SEO, link building or digital PR, as well as brand visibility in search engines, AI, and LLMs. www.whitepress.com/en/?utm_sour...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 18/08/2026
There's just 1 week left to get your SearchNorwichXL for just £125! The price will increase by £50 to £175 on 25 August so don't hesitate to get your ticket to Norwich's biggest and best SEO and AI search conference! Get your ticket at searchnorwich.org or find us on Eventbrite.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 18/08/2026
There are less than 2 weeks until our brave trio Jessica Bettis, Lauren Catchpole & Hayley Hoggarth jump out of a plane for charity! Please donate, share this post and help us support Leeway, our charity of the year. www.justgiving.com/page/candour...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 17/08/2026
Do your brand and SEO teams clash or work together in harmony? Mark Salisbury, our Design Lead, and Brendan Bennett, our Principal SEO Consultant, join Jack on Search with Candour this week to discuss the overlap of SEO, design and brand in the age of AI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoQz...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 13/08/2026
If a recommendation from @anniemai.bsky.social isn't enough to convince you to come to SearchNorwichXL, we don't know what is! The founder of Girl Power Marketing will be joining us on 24 September to enjoy our snacks, drinks and speakers along with 200 other marketers right here in Norwich.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 11/08/2026
Ticket price increases in 2 weeks so get your SearchNorwichXL tickets now and save £50! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 11/08/2026
We want to make SearchNorwichXL accessible to as many people as possible so we're opening applications for free scholarship tickets. These tickets are for people that would otherwise not have the means to attend, such as students, or those affected by recent redundancies. forms.gle/oWNCkNXGDuLY...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 07/08/2026
Are the 'SEO is dead' posts driving you mad? Are you worried about where SEO is heading? We have an all-star panel at SearchNorwichXL discussing 'The future of search', featuring our very own Brendan Bennett. Use code BRENDAN on Eventbrite to get 20% off your tickets, making them just £100!
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 05/08/2026
Beyond the query: how emotional brand signals influence clicks and conversions In this session, @sequinsnsearch.bsky.social discusses whether people’s nervous systems react differently to AI-generated versus human-created content. Let's answer whether AI can replace human creativity.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 04/08/2026
@divingfor.fun is 'In search for a better web' at SearchNorwichXL. In our keynote, Martin looks at the web - not as a Googler, but as a user... Where are we headed? What are we doing? And what if we do things differently? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 03/08/2026
The brilliant @guaca.bsky.social brings Shopify advice to SearchNorwichXL! This talk reframes SEO from a reactive checklist into a system of automated SEO guardrails. Learn how to simulate Googlebot-like rendering to catch regressions & issues before it ships. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 30/07/2026
If you're a business owner in Norfolk or East Anglia and you want to learn about SEO, AI and marketing, there's no excuse not to come to SearchNorwichXL on 24 September 2026! #Norwich #norfolkbusiness #eastanglia
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 29/07/2026
Multimodal search insights from @myriam.dopamine.builders at SearchNorwichXL! Machines can see, read and hear your content. This talk provides best practices for multimodal optimisation so that your videos, images, and podcasts are cited in AI search results. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
Event announcement graphic titled "I'm speaking at SearchNorwichXL" featuring speaker Myriam Jessier. Includes a black-and-white portrait photo of Myriam next to a red X logo with their name. Below, text on a black background reads: "Don't forget to optimize so they subscribe." Bottom banner lists: "24 Sep, 2026 | Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich."
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 24/07/2026
Even when he's on holiday, @hellemans.me is still working hard on his #SearchNorwichXL talk! Use 'Arnout' to get 20% off your ticket prices, that's just £100 per ticket! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 23/07/2026
In this talk, @hellemans.me will provide examples and a framework for analysing SERPs and understanding how to make a positive business impact with your SEO strategies. SERPs are more personalised than ever, and every results page is full of insights that most people aren’t paying attention to.
Promotional event graphic on a pink, red, black, and blue background announcing speaker Arnout Hellemans for SearchNorwichXL. It includes a black-and-white portrait of Arnout smiling next to large red graphic elements with his name. Below his picture, a black section displays the talk title: "The SERPs hold more insights than you think." A blue footer at the bottom reads: "24 Sep, 2026 | Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich."
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 22/07/2026
Three of the Candour team will be jumping out of a plane next month. Yes, seriously. To support Leeway, our charity of the year, Jessica Bettis, Hayley Hoggarth, and Lauren Catchpole will be taking the leap on 30th August! Donate to our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/page/candour...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 21/07/2026
Here's what to expect at #SearchNorwichXL Morning: @hellemans.me @bngsrc.bsky.social @dixonjones.bsky.social Afternoon: @guaca.bsky.social @sequinsnsearch.bsky.social @adoubleagent.bsky.social A panel about the future of search & SEO. Ending with: @myriam.dopamine.builders @divingfor.fun
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 14/07/2026
What are you doing on the 24th of September? Not only are @sequinsnsearch.bsky.social and Emma-Jane Stogdon coming to SearchNorwichXL, they're both speaking! Get your ticket now for just £125: searchnorwich.org
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 10/07/2026
The fantastic @screamingfrog.co.uk are our name badge sponsor for #SearchNorwichXL! Screaming Frog are a UK based SEO agency and creators of the famous website crawler, the SEO Spider. It’s the industry standard crawler used by SEOs and agencies worldwide to audit technical and onsite SEO.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 08/07/2026
Thank you to the SearchNorwichXL drinks sponsor - the brilliant Peec AI! Peec AI gives access to AI search analytics for marketing teams to track, analyse, and improve brand performance on AI search platforms through key metrics like visibility, position, and sentiment. peec.ai?utm_source=s...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 24/06/2026
The countdown is officially ON! 🗓️ We are 3 months away from SearchNorwichXL 2026. The team is working hard to bring you an unforgettable experience, and we can't wait to reveal what we’ve been cooking up. If you haven’t secured your spot yet, this is your sign. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 23/06/2026
📅 Here's what your day at SearchNorwichXL looks like. Whether you're looking to plan your best networking opportunities or making sure you don't miss your most-anticipated talk, here is your official game plan for the day. We have a packed day covering everything from the cutting-edge insights to
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09:30 – Registration starts
11:15 – Morning talks
13:45 – Lunch
15:00 – Panel – The future of search and SEO
16:15 – Afternoon talks
16:35 – Keynote – Martin Splitt
18:00 – After-party @ Dead Wax

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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 18/06/2026
A big thank you to @seranking.bsky.social for being our lanyard sponsor 🎉 SE Ranking is an all-in-one SEO toolkit that pulls signals from search, AI, and social into one dashboard. So, you can show what your visibility is worth, not just where it ranks. Get your tickets now: searchnorwich.org
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 17/06/2026
What do you need to know before investing digital PR? It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options but success comes down to preparation. We’ve put together a guide to help you navigate the process, from choosing the right tactics to aligning your goals & budget. withcandour.co.uk/about/news/w...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 11/06/2026
We're very excited to announce our headline sponsor, WhitePress! WhitePress is a global visibility building platform that helps brands strengthen their presence across search engines, AI systems & LLMs through publications, backlinks & contextual brand mentions. Whitepress: www.whitepress.com/en/
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 10/06/2026
Did we mention how phenomenal the line up for #SearchNorwichXL is?! We're bringing the best SEO speakers to the East, SearchNorwichXL really is where East meets best. Tickets are just £125 and here are our world-class speakers: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 09/06/2026
We're very proud to be sponsoring @searchnstuff.co.uk later this month. Use CANDOUR30 to get 30% off your tickets. Search 'n' Stuff London is on 26th June 2026 at the legendary Emirates Stadium and features 15+ brilliant SEO speakers from across the world. searchnstuff.co.uk/search-n-stu...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 05/06/2026
Here's why we're so excited for SearchNorwichXL. We are bringing 12 of the best SEO speakers in the world to Norwich. For once, you won't need to travel to London or Brighton or Manchester to attend an SEO conference. That's why SearchNorwichXL is where East meets best. So, see you in September?
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"We're really excited to bring some of the best SEO talent in the world to Norwich. Up until now, the only way to see these kinds of speakers was to travel to London or Brighton to one of the larger conferences, which isn't easy for everyone.

There is a huge amount of digital talent in Norwich, so a great opportunity for agencies, businesses, and freelancers who are looking to get the most out of search and AI to get involved.

Mark Williams-Cook, Founder of SearchNorwich"
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 02/06/2026
We stand with our LGBTQ+ team, clients, and community. Our support is permanent. Pride is a celebration of all the creativity, joy and pride in the community. Every single month, we’re going to keep putting in the work to ensure Candour is a place where you are seen, valued, and safe.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 02/06/2026
Where do the top SEO experts think the industry will be next year or in 5 years? The one & only Charlie Marchant will be part of our star-studded ‘Future of SEO’ panel at #SearchNorwichXL to answer that question! Get 10% off your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 29/05/2026
A true SEO legend @dixonjones.bsky.social (CEO of WAIKAY & InLinks) will be at SearchNorwichXL! Dixon will be helping us understand What AI knows about you (and how to fix it). Find us on Eventbrite and use the discount code DIXON for 10% off your ticket.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 13/05/2026
Did you know that best practices in SEO often align with enhancing user experience? Our experience over the past 10 years shows that SEO and UX are more aligned than most people believe. Thinking about the user first can help align SEO, design and UX faster than you may expect.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 06/05/2026
Three of our team are jumping out of a plane on 30th August! They'll be skydiving to raise money for our charity of the year, Leeway - a domestic abuse charity supporting 14,000 people a year across Norfolk and Suffolk. We'd love your support: withcandour.co.uk/about/news/c...
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 23/04/2026
This #SearchNorwichXL speaker is a neuroscientist, TEDx speaker, internationally published researcher and professional figure skater. Who other than @sequinsnsearch.bsky.social! Giulia specialises in applying brain science insights to search & user behaviour through her consultancy, Neuroscientive
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 22/04/2026
The next #SearchNorwichXL speaker is a genuine SEO legend - @dixonjones.bsky.social! Dixon is the CEO of InLinks & Waikay and one of the founding directors at Majestic. He has worked in search industry for over 25 years and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the UK Search Awards in 2018
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 21/04/2026
We're excited to announce that the fantastic @guaca.bsky.social will speaking at #SearchNorwichXL! Estela is Senior Technical Architect in Web Performance at Shopify as well as an an international speaker, the co-founder of #MujeresEnSEO, and a co-organiser of @performanceobserver.dev.
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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · 16/04/2026
We're very proud to announce that the one & only @divingfor.fun is the keynote speaker for #SearchNorwichXL! If you don't know Martin, Martin is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google and has spoken at conferences around the world. Early bird tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/searchnorw...
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