Search Marketing Expo

We’ve got the agenda for SMX Advanced mostly finalized, still have a few openings. Interested in speaking? Here are the sessions where we’re still looking for speakers:

• Location Services: The New Local Search?
• What You Don’t Know About You Tube
• Twitter, Real Time Search & Real Time SEO
• Amazing PPC Tactics

Do you have something interesting to say about any of these topics? If so, head over to our speaker pitch form and let us know what you’d like to talk about. As always, be sure to read the guidelines carefully before pitching.

And don’t delay—we’re closing the pitch form next Monday, May 3.

The SMX team is pleased to announce that Barak Berkowitz, Managing Director of Wolfram|Alpha, will keynote the first ever Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced London.

SMX Advanced is the UK’s only search marketing conference designed exclusively for expert internet marketers. The conference will take place on 17-18th May at The Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden.

Barak Berkowitz has been a leader in the technology revolution for over 30 years. He is currently the Managing Director of Wolfram|Alpha, the award winning “Computational Knowledge Engine.”

Barak started his career at Macy’s, spent 5 years at Apple and was later GM of Logitech’s Americas region. In 1996 Barak caught the internet bug and in 1997 became the EVP General Manager of the Go Network, the Disney owned site that he helped built into one of the top 5 web portals at the time, uniting the web properties of Infoseek.com, Disney, ABC, ESPN, and others. He also co-founded OmniSky, the wireless Internet innovator which went public in 2000 and later acquired by Earthlink, and served as chairman and CEO of Six Apart, the global leader in blogging software including Typepad, Vox, Movable Type and Live Journal.

SMX Advanced London is programmed by the sharpest minds and most experienced team in search marketing. Together, Search Engine Land editor-in-chief Danny Sullivan and executive editor Chris Sherman have covered the topics, interviewed the news makers and educated generations of search marketers. The four-track program incorporates sessions on advanced search engine optimization, paid search, social media and conversions/analytics. View the full agenda.

Exchange ideas, influence the industry and build your network. Join us 17-18th May for the inaugural SMX Advanced London. Sessions are fast-paced, Q&A-packed, frequently controversial, always informative and don’t stop to cover the basics. Save £200 off on-site price – register today!

The Early Bird Rate for Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced Seattle expires end of day Saturday, April 24. Register now and save $200 off the onsite registration fee, plus guarantee you’ve got a seat at the conference created for experience search marketers.

• Advanced features one-of-a-kind sessions for experienced search engine marketers. Look at the agenda.
• See what to expect – read conference chair Danny Sullivan’s preview.
• Check out the latest networking opportunities – with more on the way.
• Advanced sells out because capacity is limited. Over 80% of available tickets have already been sold!

Join us in Seattle June 8-9 for two days of expert level sessions and discussion you’ll find nowhere else. Don’t miss out on your chance to attend SMX Advanced this year – register today!

Note: This article originally appeared on Search Engine Land, authored by Danny Sullivan, editor-in-chief and conference chair.

In less than two months, our thrice sold-out SMX Advanced search marketing conference returns to Seattle. Below, a personal virtual tour about why I believe this is a must attend event for serious search marketers.

Learn more about the show and why you should book now, not only to save with the early bird deadline expiring this week but also just to get in at all. We’ve sold over 70% of available tickets already, a faster take-up than in any previous year.

The Only Show For Advanced Search Marketers

I’ve been programming search marketing events for over 10 years now, since the very first one. Several years ago, I realized there was a need for a search marketing event just for advanced SEMs. Not just an advanced track or sessions within a bigger show but an event that was entirely devoted to advanced people. No beginners.

If you’re planning on attending SMX Advanced Seattle, you should be registering now. Here a two reasons why:

1) The Early Bird rate for SMX Advanced Seattle ends Saturday, April 24th. You save $200 on your All Access ticket!

2) Tickets for SMX Advanced are selling faster than ever. More than 2/3 have already been sold. When they’re gone…they’re gone.

Other compelling reasons to register today:

• SMX Advanced is the only conference specifically created for experienced search marketers. Presenters will tackle topics you won’t hear discussed anywhere else. Check out the agenda.
• Whether your focus is on SEO, paid search advertising, social media or growing your SEM business, there are sessions just for you.
• Google’s Matt Cutts will deliver the keynote, which promises to be stimulating, controversial and standing room only.
• Work in-house? Attend In-house SEM Exchange, a special workshop on June 10th only for in-house search engine marketers.
• Need to hone your SEO skills? Check out search optimization expert Bruce Clay’s SEO Training course on June 10th.
• Network with search marketing industry leaders. Make new contacts and catch up with old colleagues at structured and social networking events.
• You’ll be treated right. Hot lunches. Snacks. WiFi access. All *included* with your All Access pass.

Don’t miss your chance to attend SMX Advanced Seattle! Join us June 8-9 to exchange ideas, influence the industry and build your network. Register today to secure the Early Bird Rate AND your spot!

London more convenient? Check out SMX Advanced London, 17-18 May.

Join us for workshops that take a deep dive on search engine optimization (SEO) or issues confronting in-house SEM professionals at Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced Seattle. The seminars will be held June 10th, immediately following SMX Advanced on June 8-9.

Keep reading for descriptions of In-house SEM Exchange and Bruce Clay SEO training workshops.

The agenda is live, and we’re now accepting submissions to speak at Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced Seattle 2010. To increase the odds of being selected, be sure to have read the agenda. Understand what the sessions are about. Ensure that your pitch is on target to the show’s audience and the session. Please also be very specific about what you intend to cover. Also, if you do not see a particular session listed, this is because there are no openings for that session. Use this form to submit your request.

The Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced Seattle agenda is now posted! Check out the agenda-at-a-glance.

Fluent in search marketing? SMX Advanced Seattle is for you, with 6 tracks of hard core SEM sessions for experienced search marketers only. This year’s agenda packed with expert-level tips to drive traffic and increase conversions using SEO, paid search, social media marketing and vertical search tactics. Session topics include: (more…)

Time is running out! The pre-agenda rate for Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced Seattle expires Saturday, March 20th. Register now and pay only $1195 to secure your spot at the only conference designed exclusively for experienced search marketers.

Now in its fourth year, SMX Advanced Seattle is a unique, engaging, intimate experience with maximum idea sharing and networking you won’t find anywhere else. The Search Engine Land editorial team creates the agenda, so you’ll be treated to sessions that are fast-paced, Q&A-packed, frequently controversial, always informative…and don’t stop to cover the basics.

SMX Advanced Seattle will take place June 8-9. Workshops on SEO and in-house search marketing will be offered on June 10.

SMX Advanced Seattle has sold out every year since it was created. Register now to get the pre-agenda rate before it expires Saturday! Want to send a team? Check out our discounted group rates.

PS: Is London more convenient? Attend SMX Advanced London 17-18 May.

The pre-agenda rate for Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced Seattle expires at the end of day Saturday, March 20th. Get your ticket to the conference exclusively for search marketing experts…and save $200. Register today!

Join us June 8-9 at Seattle’s Bell Harbor International Conference Center for an engaging and intimate conference. SMX Advanced is filled with opportunities to share tactics, exchange ideas and network with many of the world’s most talented and successful search marketers.