Internet Marketing Conferences

What city is this? Where am I? Did I miss the show? Has the session started?

Oh...you're just here for some blog posts, aren't you? Okay then. Welcome!

We attend a LOT of conferences throughout the year. And on top of the jet-lag, angry pets, and a constant state of confusion, it means we're left with scores of awesome liveblogging coverage, conference recaps and scribbled notes to share with you from every SEO conference and Internet marketing conference we attend.

We proudly dedicate the SEO Conferences blog category to all that mayhem.

The truth is, no one does liveblogging coverage like we do. We're known for it. We excel at it. And you won't get coverage as in-depth or as entertaining as ours anywhere else on the Web. This section also gives you access to two of this industry's most engaging and well-respected speakers -- Rae Hoffman and Rhea Drysdale. So if you're serious about search marketing but can't make it to the big event, make sure you tune in here to get the truth about what's going on at the show.

Our upcoming speaking and liveblogging schedule for 2009:

Blog World Expo
October 15-17 2009 | Las Vegas, NV | Speaking and Liveblogging
Audience Conference
November 6 | New York, NY | Speaking and Liveblogging
PubCon
November 10-13 | Las Vegas, NV | Speaking and Liveblogging
Affiliate Summit West
January 17-19, 2009 | New York, NY | Speaking

...and other shows we don't even know about yet. If we're there, you're going to hear about it, and you're going to hear it directly from the Conference category.

If you'd like to talk to us about our training and speaking services, or about covering an event, please drop us a line and let us know. We'd love to chat with you.

PubCon 2009 Liveblogging & Speaking Schedule

November 3, 2009

It’s time for one of the biggest and baddest search events of the year – PubCon Las Vegas! Oh yes, baby. I suggest you start hydrating and stocking up on sleep now, because there won’t be any once you arrive.
PubCon Las Vegas is a favorite among a lot of folks in the industry. Yes, everyone [...]

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BlogWorld Expo Recap: Day 3

October 17, 2009

Ah, the third annual BlogWorld Expo has come to a close. And it’s sad. However, there were some stellar sessions today, so check out the coverage below. Here’s a bit of what you’ll learn:

How Punky Brewster ruined my morning
Why Jermaine Dupri rocks
How to build influence
Who’s forced to sign an NDA because Fortune 500s don’t [...]

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BlogWorld Expo Recap: Day 2

October 16, 2009

Robert Scoble is three feet in front of me telling other people how cool he is. Do you see what you’re missing by not being at BlogWorldExpo? :)
Kidding aside, we just wrapped up another awesome day here at BlogWorldExpo in Vegas. Below you’ll find some highlights from the standout sessions I covered ranging from news, [...]

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Outspoken Media Heads to BlogWorld

October 11, 2009

Ah, it seems like it was just a few days ago that I was returning home from liveblogging SMX East – wait, it was…
In one of the quickest conference turnarounds ever, I’ll be making the pilgrimage to BlogWorldExpo on Wednesday to reconnect with some of my blogging friends and provide a bit of coverage for [...]

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Pumping Up Wordpress for SEO

October 7, 2009

So, I didn’t get to have lunch but I sure hope you did. Feel free to let me know how awesome it was down below. My stomach will just have to live vicariously through yours. In session we have the awesome Vanessa Fox moderating speakers Jon Henshaw, Jordan Kasteler, and some chick named Rae Hoffman.
Jordan is [...]

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Twitter Marketing Tactics

October 7, 2009

So, we’re changing sessions. I was supposed to be in a different one. Pretend you didn’t notice, k? Love you.
Twitter’s all the rage and we’re gonna hear from three people who do it better than most. Speaking we have Michael Gray, Chris Winfield and Tamar Weinberg. Chris is also going to serve as moderator. Rock [...]

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Facebook Marketing Tactics

October 7, 2009

I’d like to start off by thanking Danny Sullivan for convincing the session bouncer to let me in the room so I could set up. Apparently bouncer dude wanted to keep me out there forever. Because he hates his life. Remind me to kick him on the way out.
Kidding!
It’s Day 3, which means complete and [...]

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Evening Forum with Danny Sullivan

October 6, 2009

First off, I’m kind of surprised. We’re doing the Evening Forum with Danny in one of the little rooms and it’s not even filled. Who comes to SMX and skips out on a Danny banter and insight session? Are you people crazy? I hope you all get sick on your drinks. You’re missing out.
And with [...]

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Ask the Linkbuilders

October 6, 2009

One Q&A session down, one more to go. And this one is all about links. Which is basically like saying it’s all about sex. How to get it, who to have it with, and what to do when you wake up in the morning with a problem. [I'm delirious. Ignore me.] Danny Sullivan is moderating [...]

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Ask the SEOs

October 6, 2009

See, now this session is just going to hurt. At least y’all will get some amusement as I burn my fingertips off trying to keep up. Ready? Come along.
Danny Sullivan is moderated a vet panel that includes Greg Boser, Bruce Clay, Vanessa Fox, Todd Friesen, Rae Hoffman, Stephen Spencer and Aaron Wall. Ignore that slight [...]

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Iran & Michael Jackson – What Marketers Can Learn From How Consumers Search For Current Events

October 6, 2009

We’re back from lunch and done ogling the babies of Tamar Weinberg and Danielle and Chris Winfield. They were cute but search is cuter. [Okay, not really. Vi Winfield is maybe the cutest baby ever. Definitely the most fashionable.]
Gordon Hotchkiss is moderating speakers Jeremy Crane, Kristjan Mar Hauksson, Kimbal Musk, and Shari Thurow*. We’re [...]

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Proven Tactics For Targeting Local Searchers

October 6, 2009

The feeling is almost back in my wrists after this morning’s crazy roundtable keynote debate. That means it’s time for more liveblogging. And maybe some more apple juice. Hmm.
Anyway! We’re back and Chris Sherman is leading us back through the local sphere with speakers Brian Jurutka and Gregg Stewart. They’re going to present together.
Gregg’s [...]

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Keynote – What’s Next In Search

October 6, 2009

Good morning, friends! I hope you’ve had your coffee because we’re jumping straight into this one. Nothing says “I hope you didn’t drink too much last night” like a 9am round table discussion. Oh, and Sheryl Crow. Which is being blasted into the keynote area. Not quite yesterday’s Tubthumpin, but I’ll take it.
Chris Sherman will [...]

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Ben Huh, CEO Cheezburger Network

October 5, 2009

z0mg, I can haz keynote!
Sorry. It’s the last session and I couldn’t help myself. Up on stage we have Chief Cheezburger Ben Huh and Danny Sullivan. This…should be entertaining. Actually, it already is entertaining as Danny is on stage telling jokes and threatening to sing. Danny banter is teh awesome. So is chocolate. But I [...]

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Increasing Conversions Through Better Usability

October 5, 2009

What’s up, Internet?! It’s time to talk about usability while I nom on a delicious muffin that I pocketed from breakfast. Muaha, don’t tell anyone I stole but it sure does taste like starved-blogger heaven.
Up on stage we have the always awesome Gordon Hotchkiss with speakers Scott Brinker, James Fenelon, Kimberly Krause Berg, and [...]

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Ranking Tactics For Local Search

October 5, 2009

Hey, hey, we’re back from lunch. It was warm and delicious and everything box lunches wish they were. Many thanks to SMX for that. We’re short on banter because I spent a whopping 30 minutes trying to get my Internet to work. Ah, fun. How long til Outspoken provides me with a traveling [...]

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Mobile Search Apps & Opportunities

October 5, 2009

Aannd we’re back. I hope you’re good. I just ran into the local search gods. It was pretty exciting. They’re kind of a big deal. Now I’m giddy.
Okay, it’s time to get all mobile-friendly and mobile-app’d. Here with us we have moderator Greg Sterling and speakers Scott Dunlap, Michael Martin, Rachel Pasqua [...]

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Web Analytics You Should Know

October 5, 2009

Good morning, happy people! It’s SMX East time and I’m already giddy on my apple juice. I also just realized I’m sitting so close to the speakers that it’s literally awkward to look at them. Front row seating fail. Hopefully you’re as sugarcoated as I am because we’re ready to go. Let’s do [...]

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Liveblogging, Speaking Schedule for SMX East

September 21, 2009

Two weeks from today I’ll be headed down to New York for SMX East with Rae and Rhea. Wait, actually, we’ll already be there stealing hugs and grabbing beers with some our favorite industry people. Awesome! I didn’t get to experience SMX East properly last year (that whole moving cross country thing), so I’m [...]

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Where Is Outspoken Media? – September & October Edition

September 15, 2009

Do you smell that? Do you know what it is? It’s Fall! And the beginning of a SEO conference season. Huzzah!
Fall is one of my most favorite times of year. It’s all about leaves and hot cider and pumpkins. It also brings with it an abundance of new conferences to attend and [...]

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GeekCast.fm Live!

August 11, 2009

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So, uh, I don’t know how well this is going to go. It’s the very last session of Affiliate Summit East and we have about, oh, I don’t know, 87 speakers on this panel. This should be fun. And by “fun” I mean, “z0mg I’m going to DIE!”.
Ready for them all? Here’s the roll call:
Michael [...]

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Hot Topics in Marketing Compliance and Enforcement

August 11, 2009

affiliate summit

Welcome back from lunch! I have a feeling this session is going to be a little heated. Or at least, I’m hoping it will. We’re jumping right into this. Not time for small talk.
Speaking we have Jeffrey Greenbaum, Leonard Gordon, David Graff, and Peter Marinello. With me? Okay!
Up first is David. There’s been a [...]

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Profitable Performance Marketing: More Money for You

August 11, 2009

affiliate summit

…And I just made a mad dash to get here. Fun. Nothing like keynotes that run 30 minutes over and then realizing you’re in the complete wrong room for the next session. Oh yeah, I’m made of Awesome. And fairy dust.
We’re gonna talk about profitable performance marketing since that’s the point of all this after [...]

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Affiliate Summit Keynote: Peter Shankman

August 11, 2009

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GOOD MORNING, NEW YORK CITY!
You awake now? Yeah? Stellar. Our keynote speaker this morning is Peter Shankman and he looks ready to go. He’s hopping around. He’s chatty. He’s threatening the folks in the front row that he’s gonna make fun of them. He’s basically my kind of guy. This is sure to be fun.
Okay, [...]

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The Conversation Prism v2.0

August 10, 2009

affiliate summit

Alright, People! It’s the last session of Day 2 and I’m pretty sure I can feel my empty stomach eating itself. Do you know what that means? Delirious liveblogging. w00t! However, this session should pretty much be pure awesome for me. Why? Because Brian Solis is here to talk about brand conversations.I know! [...]

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Social Media Marketing For Affiliates

August 10, 2009

affiliate summit

Heya, friends! Hope you’re not too full from lunch because it’s time to snack on some affiliate marketing goodness with the boys who do it better than anyone. Seriously, this panel is just pure sexy. We have Neil Patel, Brent Csutoras, Todd Malicoat and new dad Chris Winfield. Sadly, Chris didn’t bring Vi with [...]

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SEO Tools You Can Use Today

August 10, 2009

affiliate summit

My teeth are shattering. That’s how absolutely freezing it is in these session rooms. Teeth. Chattering. So cold.
It’s time to talk SEO tools and Wil Reynolds is just the guy to help us do that. Ready for it? Tough. You don’t really have a choice. I was just pretending to be polite. I’m really only [...]

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Affiliate Summit East Keynote: Chris Brogan

August 10, 2009

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Morning! I hope you’re feeling a little better than I am this morning. The world is fuzzy. That’s all I’m going to say about that.
We’re about to kick off Day 2 of Affiliate Summit with a good old fashioned morning keynote. Jim Kukral is up on stage with Chris Brogan and they both look [...]

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What the Heck Is A Website Nowadays?

August 9, 2009

affiliate summit

Let’s get a hand raise. Who thinks this is the cutest name for a session ever? I KNOW. It’s like I’m at home having a conversation with my father. Assuring him I have a job. And that I’m not starving. And that no, I don’ think I’ll be moving home any time soon. Ah, good [...]

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Igniting Viral Campaigns By Creating Relevant Conversations

August 9, 2009

affiliate summit

Ready for the next one? I am, this is fun! This time we’re going to talk about how to ignite viral campaigns by being relevant. Seems to me that “being relevant” is how you do it. Feel free to leave now and go get yourself some lunch and maybe a cookie.
I’m kidding. Move and I’ll [...]

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Getting Noticed FAST

August 9, 2009

affiliate summit

So, um, THAT sucked. You’d think since I’ve liveblogged about 27 SES New Yorks in this venue that I’d know the layout and be able to find everything. But no. The hidden concourse level? Who’s ever heard of the hidden concourse level? NOT ME!
I hope you’re all having a fantastic afternoon. We are kicking off [...]

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Liveblogging Schedule for Affiliate Summit East ‘09

July 31, 2009

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I hope NYC is bracing itself, because Affiliate Summit East is right around the corner and we’re about to blow that city up with knowledge and mayhem. Muahaha!
I’m super stoked to head down to Affiliate Summit in just over a week. If you’ve haven’t taken a look at the Agenda (shame on you!), it’s packed [...]

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Mega Session: SEO Vets Take All Comers

June 3, 2009

[big exhale]
Are you ready for this? It’s the very last session of SMX Advanced and it features nearly every one you came here to see. We have Danny Sullivan moderating industry veterans and heavyweights Greg Boser, Bruce Clay, Vanessa Fox, Todd Friesen, Rae Hoffman, Stephan Spencer and Brett Tabke.
My wrists are cracked, so let’s wrap [...]

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Amazing PPC Tactics

June 3, 2009

Back from a most yummy lunch and it’s time to talk about some amazing PPC tactics. This session is power-packed with awesome with Matt Van Wagner moderating speakers Addie Conner, Ryan Lash, Dan Soha, and Dan Thies.
My witty banter has been replaced with a full tummy (cannolis at lunch!), so let’s just skip to it. [...]

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Conducting An SEO Audit To Troubleshoot Problems & Tune-Up Performance

June 3, 2009

If I was stranded on a deserted island and could only bring three people to keep me amused and enlightened for the rest of my days, it would be the three speakers slotted in this session. Because they are all awesome. And I love them. And I am crazy in the head.
Speaking we have some [...]

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Keynote Q&A: Dr. Qi Lu, President, Microsoft

June 3, 2009

Goooood morning, Seattle! I hope you had your bagel and coffee this morning because it’s time to talk to Dr. Qi Lu of Microsoft. Who doesn’t love a Microsoft keynote in the morning to lull you back to sleep? I know, I know, I’m going to try and play nice. Really.
BING!
Sorry. I’m not starting already. [...]

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You&A With Matt Cutts

June 2, 2009

You guys still with me? I hope so because it’s time for the You&A keynote with Mr. Matt Cutts and I received some advance warning that this may get explosive. Plus, Rae brought me chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate. w00t!
Yes, yes, it’s time for the YOU&A with Matt. Where I am sure everyone will [...]

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Beyond the Usual Link Building

June 2, 2009

You’re not getting tired, are you? I hope not because we still have TWO more sessions to get through today. And if anyone wants to drop off some chocolate or, um, “refreshments”, I would very humbly accept them.
But enough about me. Are you ready to talk links? Good, because Danny Sullivan is here moderating this [...]

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SEO Ranking Factors In 2009

June 2, 2009

….and we’re back from lunch. If you haven’t chimed in on the “is nofollow dead” drama going on, get to it. We’ll wait.
Okay, actually we won’t wait. But you can read it later. Danny Sullivan is moderating the likes of Rand Fishkin, Laura Lippay and Marty Weintraub. This should be all kinds of interesting. I [...]

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Duplicate Content Solutions & The Canonical Tag

June 2, 2009

Now that we’ve gotten the bugs out, it’s time to get technical! Watch as my head spins. Actually, Stephan Spencer is on this panel which means I may actually throw up from the knowledge overload he’s famous for throwing out. Get those motion sickness bags ready, this should be fun!
Alex Bennert is moderating a panel [...]

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Social Media & Search Marketing: Not The Same Old Stuff

June 2, 2009

Okay, kids, are you ready to kick off SMX Advanced 2009? Hells yes, you are! (We’ll pretend you weren’t out til 2am last night and that you’re actually sober right now.)
Jumping in: We have Rae Hoffman moderating the likes of Brent Csutoras, Dave Snyder, Michael Gray and Jen Miller. Let’s see if the speakers hold [...]

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Speaking, Blogging Schedule for SMX Advanced 2009

May 25, 2009

Look excited: It’s conference speaking and liveblogging time again! I’m actually plenty excited about heading off to Seattle next week. SMX Advanced hits June 2-3 and is one of my most favorite shows all year. If you’re reading this remembering that you haven’t registered yet, well, I’d get on that. There are only 30 [...]

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Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: Black Hat PPC Tactics

March 26, 2009

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Last session, folks. Look alive. Maybe if you look alive I can trick myself into feeling like I’m still alive. Ready to try with me?
Okay, I’ve got two things to share with you before we jump in here.

I just downed a mini bottle of Sprite and am now having flashbacks to that scene in Charlie [...]

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Online Communities: A Bonanza of Content for Searchers and Search Engines

March 26, 2009

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More social media on the way, kids, so hang in there. Up on stage we have Rebecca Lieb moderating solo presenter Barbara Coll.
Michael Gray is seated to my right and playing with his iPhone. I’m thinking of all the horrible things I could do to his phone. Like dumping his Coke on it. Hiding it under [...]

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4 Views of Social Media: Planning a Successful Social Media Strategy

March 26, 2009

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I don’t know what song is currently playing, but it’s making me want to get up and twirl around in cirlces. Something about “after the rain is falling”. Okay, maybe not. I don’t know what the singer is saying. Do you think anyone would be against me dancing and rocking out while the session is going on? [...]

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SEO Through Blogs & Feeds

March 26, 2009

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Time to jump into some sessions!
We’re finally talking about something I have a clue about – Blogs! Yey, blogs. Blogs are wonderful. They’re like donuts. And coffee in the morning. And functioning Blackberries. Rebecca Lieb is moderating with speakers Michael Gray, Lee Odden and Michel Leconte.
Ready? Hold on because Michael Gray is up first and he’s speaking even faster [...]

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Morning Keynote: John Gerzema

March 26, 2009

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Buckle in, folks. We’ve got one final day of Search Engine Strategies New York to get through. That means five more sessions til I can put the liveblogging on hold until June. [exhales deep]
Let’s go.
Good morning! It’s Day 3 at SES NY and John Gerzema is here to give us a morning keynote. This place [...]

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Dealing With Affiliates: A Roadmap to Success

March 25, 2009

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Look into my eyes. Are they bleeding? They feel like they’re bleeding, which, not surprisingly, is not a good feeling. There’s lots of burning. Let’s hope this last batch of speakers go easy on me. Please? After this session I get to go meet up with Rhea. Yey, Rhea!
Ready? Jeffrey Rohrs is moderating speakers Kristopher Jones, [...]

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Turning Simple Change Into Big Profit

March 25, 2009

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Holy rushing! Things are running late and starting on time and the silly blogger girl is running around like a crazy person in heels and knee socks trying to cover both. Oy.
Okay, we’re here and settled now. And already starting. Jennifer Evans Laycock is moderating speakers Kayden Kelly (coolest name ever), Matthew Bailey, and Andrew Goodman. Hey, hey.

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The State of Search – A Maturing Marketplace or Poised for More Growth?

March 25, 2009

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Hope your lunch was good because we’re jumping right into a big one. It’s time for an Orion Panel, my friends!
My favorite search hottie Kevin Ryan (move back to NY, Kevin!) is moderating a fine panel of speakers, including James Colburn, Robert Murray, Steven Kaufman, Jon Diorio and Jeffrey Pruitt. There are suits. Lots and [...]

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Search on a Dime

March 25, 2009

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Time for more small talk. Get it? Small talk? Because we’re talking about small businesses again? Imsofunny.
Fine…I’ll leave the funny for Twitter and just stick to the liveblogging. Jerks.
Jennifer Evans Laycock is moderating speakers David Mihm (woot!), Matt Van Wagner and Stoney deGeyter.

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Small Voices, Big Impact: Social Media for the Little Guy

March 25, 2009

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Good morning, New York City! It’s time for big talk about little things. Mega news about the tiniest communities. Do big, big, big with small, small, small. And lots more big/small talk that my caffeinated brain can’t even think up yet. Huzzah! Stoney deGeyter is moderating speakers Amber Naslund, Jennifer Evans Laycock, Christina Kerley and [...]

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Pay-for-Performance: Winning Strategies for Advertisers and Agencies

March 24, 2009

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Hey, hey. You guys still with me? I hope so. I’m bopping to some awesome 80s tunes while trying not to freeze to death. There’s a whole dancing in my chair thing you’re missing here. But enough about me.
Matt Van Wagner is moderating speakers Richard Zwicky, Ron Belanger, Brian Klais, Tom Cuthbert, and Jonathan Scott. [...]

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Advanced SEO Strategies: Integrating Analytics, Usability, Persuasion and Journalism

March 24, 2009

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I have to admit, the journalism geek in me is pretty excited for this one. Not to mention the fact that it features one of my favorite speakers, Mr. Matthew Bailey. He’s kind of the greatest thing in the whole world. If I had Matt’s speaking skills, you’d find me on street corners everywhere.
Um, shut [...]

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Budget Migration: Going Digital Without Impacting Your Brand

March 24, 2009

Hey, Kids. I didn’t have lunch, but I sure hope you did because it’s time for another meaty session! This time around we have Jason Ferrara moderating speakers Beverly K. Thorne,Pattiann McAdams-Russell, and Crispin Sheridan. My interest is piqued because they’re all unfamiliar faces. I like new people.
And, uh, we’ll just jump into it, eh? [...]

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Thinking Outside Your Website: Branding Without Borders

March 24, 2009

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Dear Conference Organizers, please space these sessions out a little more or ask the speakers not to run long. As is, I really feel like you’re trying to kill me and I don’t for the life of me understand why. I’ve done nothing but love you. Forever yours, Lisa. With that out of the [...]

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SEO – Where To Next

March 24, 2009

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You know what my favorite thing about SES is? It comes with Mike Grehan. This is our first Grehan sighting of SES NY so its all very exciting. He’s up there moderating speakers Marcus Tandler, Bill Hunt, Chris Boggs, Jill Whalen and Duane Forrester. I have a feeling these fine folks will [...]

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Guy Kawasaki: Twitter As a Tool for Social Media

March 24, 2009

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Alright. It’s time to do this liveblogging thing again. And if it feels like we’ve just sat through a Guy-Kawasaki-talking-about-Twitter keynote it’s because we have. At the PubCon Guy Kawasaki/Chris Brogan chat. And yet, here we are at the first day of Search Engine Strategies New York to do it all over again. Yey!
I’m kidding. [...]

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Liveblogging Schedule for SES New York

March 20, 2009

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Rae said I needed to blog today since I haven’t done that since Monday. Pfft. Slave driver. ;)
Truth is, I’ve been busy playing with some awesome clients while I get things ready to head down to New York City for Search Engine Strategies New York. To you, SES NY means three days of kickass SEO [...]

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Intersection of SEO and PR Agencies

March 12, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

Mark Jackson is moderating speakers Lee Odden and Sean Jackson. We’re going to talk about SEO and PR. I found heaven during the break. Now I’m in a coma. A deliciously, chocolate coma.
Ready for another session? Let’s go.

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Career Gut Check – SEM/SEO Employment Landscape

March 12, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

Okay, I’m starving. I didn’t have a chance to eat. And I was already dizzy. That means these last few recaps are going to be super entertaining. Until I fall over and die, of course. But until then, super funny!
Our next session is all about the SEM employment landscape, which I hear, is pretty damn [...]

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Affiliate Marketing and Performance Marketing

March 12, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

I’m going to pretend to understand affiliate marketing! Ready for this? I’m sure it’ll be amusing. At least for you folks at home. I’m probably going to want to pull my hair out.
Lisa Riolo is moderating speakers Adam Jewell, Elisabeth Archambault, Steve Schaffer and Missy Ward. We’re starting very, very late, so let’s hop in.

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Top Ten Techniques For Writing Headlines That Rock!

March 12, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

Okay, let’s get serious now. I’ve been waiting for this session since I got on my nine planes to head to PubCon. Yes, I know that makes me a nerd, but I don’t care. I’m a nerd who sucks at headlines. Maybe this will help me AND keep you more amused here on the blog. [...]

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Keynote Address – Matt Cutts, Google

March 12, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

Good Morning, Friends! Are you awake? I am! It’s because Jack Leblond brought me Starbucks. Isn’t he the nicest person on the Internet? I think so. Mmm…coffee.
It’s time for a keynote. This time it’s Mr. Matt Cutts. I haven’t liveblogged a Matt Cutts keynote in forever. It’s been at least two weeks. ;)

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Organic Keyword Research and Selection

March 11, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

Okay, kids, one more session to go and then the fun starts. Joe Laratro is back moderating Seth Wilde, Amanda Watlington, Mark Jackson, and Craig Paddock. I’m back on my own laptop with no wifi. My life is So Hard.
To save me from my misery and whining, Seth is up first. He lets us know [...]

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Brand and Reputation Management

March 11, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

It’s time to talk brands and Joe Laratro is moderating a very pretty panel including, Tony Wright, David Naffziger, Krista Neher, and of course, my personal favorite, Rhea Drysdale. Team Rhea. Oh, and, um, all the other speakers too. [Go Rhea!]

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Guy Kawasaki Fireside Chat With Chris Brogan

March 11, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

Well this should be romantic! We’re kicking off PubCon South in style with a swoon-worthy fireside chat between Guy Kawasaki and Chris Brogan. Michael Gray is seated to my left and already talking about chilled chocolate bars. Mmm, chocolate.
[On a side note, I just geeked out over how cool it'd be to have Guy's garage.com [...]

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Outspoken to Speak, Blog At PubCon South!

March 5, 2009

Pubcon South Austin

It’s been quite a month for the ladies of Outspoken Media. From launching, to hitting up SMX West, adjusting to life as a startup, and being introduced to some phenomenal clients (you know who you are) — it’s been nonstop action. And judging by our calendars for the next few months, we’re showing absolutely no [...]

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IM Charity Parties Kick Butt, Raise $100,000

February 24, 2009

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There’s one thing I’ve always loved about the SEO community — we’re all raging misfits. Everyone’s just a little bit off, a little bit weird, and a little bit more quirky than your average bear.
It’s true. If you ask around, we all have a story about how we got started in this industry. Something happened, [...]

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Outspoken Media Brings The Heat To IMSpringbreak

February 18, 2009

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Back when I didn’t have a blog, Brian Chappell urged everyone not to go to IM Springbreak. Now that I do have a blog, I can tell you not to listen to Brian. (Unless he’s talking to you about social media. Then you should write down every word he says.)
You can’t miss IM Springbreak. It’s [...]

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Productivity Tips for the Busy Search Marketer

February 12, 2009

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Okay, now, hang in there. We’ve got one more session until SMX West 2009 goes into the record books. I know, it’s hard. And my brain is mush. But we can do it together.
Speaking we have Thomas Schmitz, Jennifer Slegg, Stephan Spencer and David Wallace. Matt McGee is acting as moderator. He’s one of my [...]

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Advanced Keyword Research Tactics

February 12, 2009

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Hey, hey, kids. I hope you enjoyed your lunch because now its back to the sessions. Two more and we’re out of here. For now, it’s time to talk advanced keyword research.
Gordon Hotchkiss will be moderating Christine Churchill, Bryson Meunier and Marty Weintraub. Ready? Hold on!

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Ask the SEOs

February 12, 2009

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Well, this should be fun. Five of the most well known SEOs on the planet and no PowerPoint. Which means everyone’s going to start fighting and talking over one another. Or talk really fast just on spite so I can’t liveblog.
Yey! [Here's looking at you, Hoffman.]
Getting to it, speaking we have Greg Boser, Bruce Clay, [...]

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In House: I’m Responsible for SEO, now what?

February 12, 2009

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All week long Danny Sullivan has been talking about the growth of inhouse SEOs at SMX West. Now we get a session just for them. I hope they’re paying attention.
Jessica Bowman will be moderating ragamuffins Eric Lander, Laura Lippay, and Anthony Long. That means we have a Yahoo, an AOL, and an Eric? Who else [...]

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Keynote: John Battelle

February 12, 2009

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Yikes. It’s already Day 3 of SMX West. How in the world did that happen? We’re back at you today with liveblogging coverage. First up is the morning keynote with John Battelle. It’s all kinds of hot. Like Rae Hoffman.
[She pays me to say that. Or rather, she doesn't pay me if I don't say [...]

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301 Redirect, How Do I Love You? Let Me Count The Ways

February 11, 2009

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Last session of Day 2, you guys still with me? I hope so because we’re about to talk redirects. Way to leave the super technical stuff for late in the afternoon. Smart guys!
Alex Bennert is moderating a motley crew of speakers including Jordan Kasteler, Carolyn Shelby, Stephan Spencer, and Jonah Stein. Let’s go.

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Just Behave, A Look at Searcher Behavior

February 11, 2009

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I’m sorry. I have no witty banter to share with you. My tummy has been attacked my gremlins and is now causing me a great amount of pain. But have no fear, we shall overcome in the spirit of liveblogging goodness. [raises fist]
Here we have Gord Hotchkiss pulling double duty moderating speakers Larry Cornett, Ramez [...]

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SEO Status Report Metrics

February 11, 2009

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And we’re back at it. I hope you guys had lunch. I, again, did not. I meant to this time, really! Oh well.
It’s time to talk report metrics and all things technical. Speaking we have Seth Besmertnik, Rand Fishkin, Brian Klais, and Kelly Kocher. Let’s jump in!
[I take back my no lunch comment. Someone just [...]

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Google’s SearchWiki, Customized & Personalized Results

February 11, 2009

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It’s time to talk Google and personalization. Because Google is the only search engine currently doing personalization. Or so they’d like you to believe. Who’s “they”, you ask? I’m afraid that’s confidential information. Yeah. [head nod]
[It's possible I'm slightly delirious. Don't worry; it'll only make these recaps more entertaining for you.]

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Keynote Conversation with Vint Cerf

February 11, 2009

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Morning, kids! We’re back at SMX West today for some more fun liveblogging. If you missed any of yesterday’s coverage, you can head back to our trusty liveblogging schedule and check it out. Otherwise, strap yourself in because we’re in for another long day of awesome!
Kicking things off today will be a keynote with “the [...]

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Search & Branding

February 10, 2009

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Last session of Day 1. Stay with me, folks! I need chocolate. Or maybe food. A milkshake? Yeah, a milkshake would be good. A chocolate milkshake.
Where am I?
Oh. Yes. SMX West.
Speaking we have Scott Edwards, Michael Kahm, Stuart Meyler, Melanie Mitchell and Julie Sun. None of them appear to have milkshakes.

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Search & Reputation Management

February 10, 2009

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Hey, hey, kids. Ready to talk about online reputation management? Too bad. That’s where we’re at. Suckas!
This time, Chris Bennett, Leslie Carruthers, and Noah Elkin are speaking, I’m liveblogging, Barry Smyth is moderating, and Rae and Rhea have yet to make an appearance on Day 1 of SMX. I guess I drew the short straw [...]

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The Dozen Most Common Search Marketing Mistakes That CMOs Make

February 10, 2009

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And we’re back. I hope you enjoyed your lunch. I spent my lunch retracing my steps to find Rae’s laptop power cables. I don’t think she would have appreciated it had I lost them. And by “not appreciate” I really mean “she would have hung me by my toes in the middle of the conference [...]

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Technical SEO Issues for Developers

February 10, 2009

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Time to get technical, technical. Time to get technical, technical… [dances]
Sorry.
Speaking we have Patrick Bennett, Arnab Bhattacharjee, Michael Gray and Maile Ohye. Vanessa Fox is moderating. She’s a superhero, if you didn’t know. Why is Michael Gray speaking on a technical panel? I’m so confused. [And am so getting kicked later. Just kidding, Michael.]
Maybe [...]

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Keynote: Danny Sullivan

February 10, 2009

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[rocks out to kick ass conference music, doesn't care who notices]
Hey, hey, kids. We’re kicking off SMX West at the early morning keynote with Danny Sullivan. And I’m liveblogging on a Mac. Have I mentioned I hadn’t ever used a Mac until about 10 minutes ago? Yeah. This should be…fun.
Seriously. Someone help me.

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SMX West Liveblogging Schedule

February 10, 2009

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Hey, folks. Starting today we’ll be giving you full liveblogging coverage from SMX West here in Santa Clara. Through keynotes, conference sessions and all the mayhem that occurs in between, keep checking back here for full details at the Outspoken Media blog. For your convenience, we’ll also be updating this post with links to the [...]

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