The YourKindaLife Network Stats

  1. Founded in 1999 by programmer Matt Costello.
  2. Over 9 million visits since start of 2003 (see stats).
  3. Over 3 million unique visitors since start of 2003 with over 100,000 in March 2006 (see stats).
  4. Ranks number one in Google for over 70 keywords (and ranks in top 5 for over 120 keywords).
  5. Over 150 thousand messages have been posted on the online forums making ours the busiest in Swansea!
  6. 21,855 individual venues and businesses on our network of websites that have been viewed 11,411,430 times ( and counting!)
  7. One of the best known website for Swansea.
  8. A weekly mailing list (e-mails) of over 10,000 regular users (join the list).
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About Us

Founder / Programmer – Matt Costello
Matt, a long-term resident of Brighton, gained his BSc in Computer Science from Brighton University and has more than 10 years of IT experience including software engineering, database design, web development and design, and network support. He has managed projects for a range of local, national and international clients. He played a key role in the development of phuket.com, one of the busiest websites in Asia, which provides extensive information for visitors including photos, virtual tours, business directories and hotel reservations.

Business Development - Amanda Costello
A Reading University graduate in Modern History and International Relations, Amanda has 10 years experience in Client Support/Research roles. Her interest in IT began at Brighton University where she helped market and administer several large computing courses. Currently helping to extend the local life website network in 'unchartered' territory, she also ensures that the site is up to date with 'all things Brighton'.

Programmer – Reena Bhandari
Another long-term resident of Brighton who does PHP and MySQL!

Photography - Justin Evans
Since moving to Brighton in 2004, Justin experimented with the many diverse scenes Brighton offers, to see for himself what all this fuss is about. Passing go, collecting $200 and landing on live music street, the self-diagnosed ‘gig junkie’ now combines addiction with passion, photographing gigs for regional and national press. To support his night time frolics, Justin develops bespoke database websites and online applications (homeinbrighton.co.uk)

The Interns

A hardy bunch of foreign students who work with us for short periods of time throughout the year keeping the sites up to date.

Looking for somewhere to stay?

Morfa Bay Adventure B+B

Situated on the border between Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Idyllic surroundings. 5 min walk to glorious beaches and great familly pubs.
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Fern Hill Orchard B&B

Fern Hill Orchard is a friendly family run B B situated in the unique ancient township of Laugharne whose many customs date back to the 12th century. Guests are welcome to use the sitting room and orchard garden which backs onto a park.
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Morgans Hotel

This new and stunning hotel has been imaginatively developed from the Port Authority building near the harbour side. The bedrooms are modern in design without neglecting guest comfort.
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel

Commanding a spectacular position at the gateway to the Golden West the friendly atmosphere at the Ivy Bush Royal blends old world charm with modern facilities.
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