Archive for December, 2008

Bruce Clay Presenting SEOToolSet Training at SMX West

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Bruce Clay will be presenting a one-day version of his SEOToolSet Training on February 13, 2009 as part of SMX West.

The SEOToolSet course focuses on search engine optimization (SEO) strategies and tactics, and students leave with tools to facilitate implementation. It covers how a search-engine-friendly web site impacts traffic, conversions and online revenue and what can be done to improve the performance of a site.

Bruce Clay is one of the most recognized authorities on search engine marketing. Hundreds of companies and individuals have attended his training courses, which are typically held near BCI’s Los Angeles-area offices. Further details are available on the SEOToolSet pages of the SMX West web site.

SMX West, February 10-12 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, offers conference attendees more than 50 sessions covering the full range of search engine marketing topics. See the complete agenda here.

Announcing The Newest Search Marketing Expo – SMX Search Analytics

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

We’re pleased to announce a new Search Marketing Expo conference — SMX Search Analytics. The inaugural version of the show will take place March 31 – April 1, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario.

Are you tasked with understanding the behavior of searchers who find your site through natural listings or paid search advertising? Then SMX Search Analytics is the conference for you.

Search Engine Land executive editor Chris Sherman will be programming SMX Search Analytics.

Registration is now open for SMX Search Analytics. The rate until January 31st is just $895 (Canadian).

Note: This conference is targeted to search engine marketers with working knowledge of the field. It is not recommended for beginners.

SEM Is A Moving Target – Stay Current By Attending SMX West, February 10-12. The Agenda Is Now Posted

Monday, December 15th, 2008

The Search Marketing Expo – SMX West conference agenda is now posted. SMX West takes place February 10-12 in the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.

The program features more than 50 sessions designed for search marketers of all skill levels and covering the spectrum of internet marketing topics — paid search advertising (PPC), natural search optimization (SEO), vertical search, online/offline marketing integration and much more.

New to search? Participate in the SMX Boot Camp which covers all the bases of search marketing success: copywriting, link building, paid search advertising fundamentals and search engine friendly web design. After attending the Boot Camp, you’ll be fully prepared for the remaining two days of SMX West!

Got some experience? Learn the latest techniques for achieving superior results in both paid and organic search marketing. There are nearly 20 sessions designed just for your skill level.

An expert? SMX West has sessions dedicated to keeping you ahead of the curve with topics that only the editors of Search Engine Land can deliver — topics like Advanced Landing Page Strategies, Up Close With Google Ad Word Quality Score, and Ecommerce Search Marketing Tactics.

This three-day, multiple track conference is programmed by Search Engine Land Editor-in-Chief Danny Sullivan and Executive Editor Chris Sherman – the most experienced and connected search engine marketing editorial team anywhere.

SMX West is an outstanding value. An All Access gets you three days of conference sessions, keynotes, community networking activities and special events that Search Marketing Expo famous. You get it all for just $1195, a $400 savings compared to the on-site rate. And, your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Register today!

Know Your SEO And PPC? We’ll See. Enter The SMX Biggest Search Geek Contest

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
You could win a trip for two to SMX West by entering (and winning) the SMX Biggest Search Geek Contest sponsored by Marin Software.

What could be better than two free tickets to Search Marketing Expo – SMX West February 10-12 in Santa Clara, CA? Two free tickets complete with hotel and airfare!

And that’s just what SMX West programming chair Danny Sullivan and Marin Software are going to award to the winner of the SMX Biggest Search Geek Contest. See Danny’s post over at Search Engine Land for the details.

Oh, but don’t let entering the contest stop you from registering for SMX West. You won’t want to miss out on any of content, keynotes or community networking activities we got planned. If you are crowned Biggest Search Geek and you already have a ticket, we’ll be happy to give you a refund! Don’t wait, you save $400 off the on-site rate by registering now for just $1195.

Register For SMX West Today And Save

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The pre-agenda rate for Search Marketing Expo – SMX West ends at the close of business Friday, December 5. You save as much as $600 on an All Access ticket by registering now!

SMX West will be held February 10-12, 2009 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara California.

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Join The SMX West Affiliate Program

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Do you have a site about internet or search marketing? Join the SMX West 2009 Affiliate Program and we’ll pay you $100 for every All Access attendee you send our way!

The program is simple. We’ll send you banners (300×250, 728×90 or 125×125) and a tracking code that will allow us to credit you for the people who sign up from your site. Payments will be made once the show is over based on the people who register and pay to attend the show.

Want to know more? Just email claire (at) thirddoormedia.com and we’ll get you started!

Good News: SMX West Agenda Up December 6. Bad News: Pre-agenda Price Expires December 5.

Monday, December 1st, 2008

It’s time to reserve your seat for Search Marketing Expo — SMX West, February 10-12, 2009 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

Act now and get an All Access pass for only $995. You can be confident that SMX West will deliver all the content, keynotes and community you need to drive more traffic to your web site and make more online sales. We guarantee it!

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