Overview
SearchLove is Distilled’s boutique search marketing conference. With only ~500 attendees, it’s deliberately intimate — the kind of event where you can have a real conversation with every speaker and most attendees.
The speaker roster is consistently excellent, featuring practitioners from companies and consultancies known for best-in-class search marketing. Sessions tend to be more advanced than general marketing conferences, with speakers sharing real data, experiments, and novel approaches.
Why SaaS Marketers Should Attend
SearchLove delivers depth. Where larger conferences cover SEO in broad strokes, SearchLove goes deep on specific techniques, data analysis, and strategic thinking.
- Advanced SEO content that goes beyond basics into cutting-edge techniques
- Data-rich presentations — speakers are expected to share real results and methodologies
- Intimate networking with 500 of the most engaged SEO practitioners
- No filler — every session is curated for quality
Who Should Go
Senior SEO professionals, experienced digital strategists, and content marketers who’ve outgrown beginner-level conferences. This is not an event for SEO beginners.
Networking Tips
- With 500 people, you can realistically talk to a large percentage of attendees. Use that.
- Speakers are accessible at SearchLove. Ask your questions directly — no VIP barriers.
- The smaller format means relationships form naturally. Don’t force networking; let conversations happen.
- SEO professionals
- Digital strategists
- Content marketers
- Advanced practitioners
Frequently asked
How big is SearchLove?
SearchLove is deliberately small — around 500 attendees. This intimate format ensures high-quality networking and direct access to speakers.
Where is SearchLove held?
SearchLove rotates between cities including London, San Diego, and others. Check the current year's schedule for confirmed locations.
How does SearchLove compare to BrightonSEO?
SearchLove is much smaller and more curated. Where BrightonSEO is a large community event with varied quality, SearchLove is a boutique experience with consistently high-caliber speakers. Think of it as the private tasting room vs. the wine festival.