Search Marketing Expo

We’ve been writing frequently about the SMX West content and keynotes lately. There’s another aspect of the show that is just as important and valuable – networking. And with more than 500 companies sending delegates (so far), there are lots of people to network with!

Keep reading to learn more about the networking opportunities and then register for your All Access pass to SMX West.

Networking begins on SMX Connect, the SMX West online social networking site. You can post your profile and introduce yourself to others that you’d like to meet on SMX Connect. Also, you can arrange to have lunch with others who share your interests at Meet & Eat tables.

There are also SMX groups on several popular social networking portals including Linked In and Facebook.

Meeting people online is great, but networking in person is where you make the connections that grow your professional network. Here is the schedule of in-person networking events (so far) at SMX West:

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SMX Meet & Greet
Monday, February 9 – 6PM to 7:30PM

Start your SMX West experience off right! Arrive early, pick up your All Access Pass and join us at the Santa Clara Convention Center for an informal evening reception with fellow attendees, speakers and invited guests. Open to All Access and Networking Pass holders.

Meet & Eat Networking Lunches and Birds-Of-A-Feather Tables
Tuesday-Thursday at lunch

There are two ways to get more out of lunch at SMX than just hot meals! All lunches are included for SMX West All Access and Networking pass guests. You’re certain to sit with knowledgeable and engaging people.

Like the experience to be a little more structured? Sign on to SMX Connect and sign up for a Birds-Of-A-Feather table. These are a great opportunities to continue the conversation with others who share your interests.

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SMX Networking Reception
Tuesday, February 10 – 5:45PM to 7:00PM

The SMX Networking Reception is the most fun you can have in an Expo hall. Join us to talk, relax, have a drink and snacks while you visit with the more than 50 exhibitors and sponsors. This event takes place right after the opening keynote in the Convention Center.

WebmasterRadio.FM’s Search Bash @ SMX West
Wednesday, February 11 – 9PM to ???

Webmaster Radio Search Bash events are legendary! And all SMX West All Access and Networking pass attendees — along with speakers, exhibitors and press — are invited to join in the fun.

Look for details and additions to the networking activities on our In Person networking page!

SMX West is an outstanding value at just $1395 for all of the content, keynotes and community networking opportunities. You can be confident you’ve invested wisely; we guarantee it!

Don’t miss out. Register today!

I’m now accepting speaking proposals for our newest conference, SMX Search Analytics, taking place in Toronto on March 31 – April 1, 2009.

Please note that the agenda is final for the show, and I will only consider pitches for specific panels—here’s the agenda. There are a limited number of openings, and I expect to fill them quickly, so don’t delay if you want to be considered.

Ready to pitch? Click over to our SMX Speaker Pitch Form and follow the instructions there.

The Early Bird Rate for Search Marketing Expo – SMX West ends at midnight tomorrow (Friday, January 9). You save $200 on your All Access ticket by registering now!

Want to Learn More? Read on:

• See the agenda and speakers.
• A beginner? Attend SMX Boot Camp
• See the details on In House Day
• Is site architecture killing your conversions? Don’t miss Developer Day
• Intensive SEO Training: Bruce Clay SEOToolSet on Feb. 13
• Look who’s exhibiting and presenting in the SMX Theater

Don’t forget to register now and get all of the content, keynote and community that SMX events are famous for! You’ll be satisfied; we guarantee it!

We get it. You’re just back from a long Holiday break. Adding to (or starting) the “to do” list probably isn’t how you want to begin the week.

Apologies in advance, but you need to register for SMX West now to save $400 off the on-site rate. Until January 10, your investment is just $1195 for 3 days of content, keynotes and community networking activities. Don’t miss SMX West, February 10-12 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA.

Outstanding content. 3 days, 4 tracks and more than 50 sessions for your skill level, whether you’re a beginner or have years of experience.

• Read program chair Danny Sullivan’s conference preview
• See descriptions of all SMX West sessions on the agenda
• Are you a beginner? Learn about SMX Boot Camp
• Work for an online seller? Check out the In-House SEO Day programming
• Site architecture/technical issues a challenge? See the Developer Day sessions

Prestigious Keynotes. You’ll hear a keynote conversation with Google’s Vinton Cerf. Cerf is hyper-qualified to answer questions about “what’s next.” He’s widely known as a “Father of the Internet,” having co-designed the TCP/IP protocols and other basic architecture of the Internet. He now serves as Google Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist.

Unrivaled community. Use the SMX Connect online networking tool to build your itinerary, meet others attending SMX West, and book tables at Meet & Eat lunches.

In addition, you’re invited to kick things off at the SMX Meet & Greet opening reception, attend the Expo Hall Reception as well as the Search Bash @ SMX West. See the in-person networking page for details.

Program by Search Engine Land. The SMX West program was created by search marketing authorities Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman, the editors of Search Engine Land. We’re confident you’ll be satisfied with what you learn and the experience; we guarantee it.

Register online for SMX West, or by calling (877) 242-5242 and take advantage of the Early Bird rate. Just $1195 gets you in to all of the content, keynotes and community networking activities.