Change is constant in search and social media marketing, and the next few months won’t be an exception: Google promises a significant Penguin update; Bing plans to roll out its version of Product Listing Ads; authorship and authority will have greater influence on search results; and Twitter, Facebook and others will continue introducing new ad options. We’ll cover all those developments and hundreds more at Search Marketing Expo - SMX East. You’ll learn the most-effective, hands-on tactics for SEO, paid search, social media marketing, mobile search and more. SMX East fe [...]

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SMX Advanced All Access tickets are no longer available, and we apologize to those of you who didn't get one. But there are other opportunities to participate: Workshops@SMX Advanced: Choose from any of the six day-long workshops on Thursday, June 13. Each in-depth workshop is led by renowned experts in their field. Workshops are: In-house SEO Exchange: Trade tactics, share solutions and build relationships with in-house SEO peers at this unique, interactive event. International Search Summit: Arm yourself with the knowledge to boost your global online performance with the latest bes [...]

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Anyone who's ever run a paid search campaign knows that the rewards can be instant, huge and provide out-of-the-ballpark ROI when executed properly -- and can just as suddenly become a massive money pit when your competitors respond or when a search engine changes policies or introduces new advertising formats and rules. In the fast-changing game of PPC advertising, it's absolutely crucial to keep up with new developments and constantly modify, improve and enhance your campaigns. We can help: at SMX London we've got two solid days of content devoted to paid search. All of our speakers a [...]

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As many pundits predicted, the number of people accessing the internet via mobile devices has exploded. It's not hope or hype any longer: Both both comScore and Nielsen released reports conclusively demonstrating that 2012 was the tipping-point year in which all doubts about the disruptive impact of mobile should have been brushed aside. Comparing PC vs. mobile engagement, they found that mobile now accounts for as much as 40 percent of time spent online. But mobile users are either on the run (of course), or are using a tablet during non-work hours (most likely from the couch). How y [...]

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Join us in Seattle June 11-12 for SMX Advanced. You'll participate in fast-paced sessions featuring the most knowledgeable speakers on the planet. Here are 3 reasons to register now: 1) There are about 100 SMX Advanced tickets left. When they're gone, they're gone. 2) Early Bird rates expire end of the day Friday, May 3. You'll save $200 off your All Access pass. 3) Your next chance to attend SMX Advanced is June 2014. Don't procrastinate and regret it for 13 months! Attend SMX Advanced for expert level sessions, discussions and networking you can't find anywhere else. Regist [...]

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Join the most accomplished search marketers in the world at SMX Advanced, June 11-12 in Seattle. Check out the agenda, featuring two days of expert-only sessions, keynotes and the highest-level networking anywhere. Six in-depth workshops offered on June 13. SMX Advanced has sold out since its start in 2007. Secure your spot - register now! [...]

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As search marketers, we're used to operating "behind the scenes," crafting great content and engaging in one-on-one link building efforts and other subtleties to build out a comprehensive SEO strategy. Or, we spend hours with our AdWords editor or other paid search tools building and managing campaigns that will touch individual searchers briefly, without revealing the complexity of our online advertising effort. And now, in the face of overwhelming evidence, we must recognize the power of social media, and can no longer ignore it. But social is different, by its very definition. You're [...]

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Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced’s faculty features nearly 100 leading authorities on SEO, paid search, mobile, social media and more. Don’t miss this once a year opportunity to meet them and learn what they know! Early bird rates expire this Friday - register today! SMX Advanced speakers are selected for their expertise and their willingness to share the knowledge and tactics that make them successful. They will tackle master-level topics you won’t hear discussed anywhere else. Check out the agenda. Join us for SMX Advanced June 11-12 to exchange ideas, influence the industr [...]

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As SEO grows more complex and the size of the sites you work on continue to grow, it’s more important than ever to have a set of high-quality tools that both give you a competitive edge and save you time. Tools can help with all of the vital aspects of SEO, including content creation, distribution and outreach; site analysis and data analysis, back link analysis and competitive intelligence and much more. During Hardcore SEO Power Tools at SMX London our experts discuss and share their favorites, including both free and high-end tools that cover the spectrum of all your SEO needs. The [...]

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If that visitor from your search ad doesn’t convert, retargeting (also called remarketing) allows you to keep your message in front of potential customers as they visit other sites across the web, minutes, hours or even weeks after they've done that initial search. Retargeting attempts to understand user intent, and provide additional or more useful information, typically via display ads that complement your terse text ad originally displayed in search results. Retargeting can be an exceptionally effective way to guide a potential customer through their purchase consideration funnel. [...]

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Anyone who's ever run a paid search campaign knows that the rewards can be instant, huge and provide out-of-the-ballpark ROI when executed properly - and can just as suddenly become a massive money pit when your competitors respond or when a search engine changes policies or introduces new advertising formats and rules. In the fast-changing game of PPC advertising, it's absolutely crucial to keep up with new developments and constantly modify, improve and enhance your campaigns. We can help: At SMX Advanced we've got two solid days of content devoted exclusively to paid search. All of [...]

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Google's singular innovation, the one that catapulted it to its dominating position as the world's favorite search engine, was PageRank - looking at the links on the Web and using them as "votes" to determine high-quality or popular content. Today, of course, Google goes far beyond assessing links, using hundreds of "signals" to determine relevance and rankings. Depending on the type of search, these factors can be more or less important in determining results than the nature and quality of the links pointing to a particular bit of Web content. So, the relevant question for all SEOs tod [...]

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Anyone who's tried to stay on the cutting edge of SEO knows that from time-to-time, you end up on the "bleeding edge," thanks to things like unexpected algorithm changes, or from experimenting with seemingly benign tactics that go wrong, or even doing nothing and yet watching your hard-earned traffic slip away for no apparent reason. This is why all world-class SEOs are on constant alert for solid, proven information and tactics that keep them on the cutting rather than bleeding edge of search engine optimization. And that's why we designed SMX Advanced to offer both full-scale preventa [...]

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Time is running out to register for SMX Advanced. With over 70% of tickets gone, we’re expecting the conference to sell out again this year… the 7th year in a row. So why does this conference book up every year? Here are the key reasons: The program: You’ll participate in expert level sessions that don’t stop to explain the basics. Advanced sessions on SEO, paid search, mobile marketing, social media marketing and more. See the agenda. The network: You’ll meet internet marketers from the most recognized brands and agencies through in-person and pre-conference networki [...]

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Think you know everything about Google AdWords or Bing Ads? Have all the best practices nailed, are a master of match types, and have encyclopedic knowledge about gaining the upper hand when sparring with the quirky idiosyncrasies of bidding, scheduling and conversion optimization? Think again. As kung fu masters remind us, "the wise always remain humble, grasshopper." During Forget What You Know About Paid Search at SMX London 2013, our panel of experts will skewer accepted wisdom, asking unconventional questions few dare to consider. Such as: does quality score really matter for al [...]

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At SMX Advanced, everyone is a master of the technical basics — 301 redirects, canonicalization, HTTP status codes. But even battle-scarred veterans can run into serious challenges when they dive into web site infrastructure, and find that things get a lot more complicated. URL parameter facets + pagination + canonicalization? Mobile + international versions? AJAX multiget calls? And if you don’t solve these issues, the fantastic content you’ve developed may never be indexed. Need a life-preserver, anyone? Our speakers on the The Crazy, Complicated Technical Issues That Complet [...]

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Yandex is Russia's leading search engine, besting even mighty Google in numbers of unique visitors in its home country. But, did you know comScore also ranks it as the world's fourth largest overall search engine, ahead of Bing in number of search requests processed? In part, that's due to its global ambitions to expand beyond its home borders. With recent product introductions and infusions of capital, Yandex has positioned itself to be a solid competitor over the coming years. And, if you're a serious search marketer, that means Yandex should be showing up as a very bright light on your r [...]

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While "content is king," many marketers overlook the all-important factor of authority, and the process required to establish and maintain it. Google underscored the importance of authority when it introduced "author rank" as an important factor in its ranking algorithm. To get good rankings these days, you not only need good page rank, but good author rank, as well. Beyond improving your search engine visibility, there are other benefits to becoming an authority. First and foremost is the intangible but very real positive perception you gain when Google acknowledges you as an authority [...]

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Join the most accomplished search marketers in the world at SMX Advanced, June 11-12 in Seattle. Check out the agenda, featuring two days of expert-only sessions, keynotes and the highest-level networking anywhere. Six in-depth workshops offered on June 13. SMX Advanced has sold out since its start in 2007. Secure your spot - register now! [...]

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Ever since Google "pandalized" the rankings of many sites, the mantra of many publishers and search marketers has been "content, content, content." Wise words: the now ongoing Panda updates are designed to reward websites that offer valuable information and penalize sites that are using old-school optimization techniques like keyword stuffing, "pretending" to offer insights about a particular topic while in reality serving up thin gruel in a fruitless attempt to garner high rankings. But, even though everyone "knows" good content when they see it, almost nobody can offer a concise defin [...]

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