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SMX® – Search Marketing Expo & Conference series
The editorial staff at Search Engine Land programs SMX® – Search Marketing Expo, the leading SEO and PPC industry conference series for search marketing professionals.
The 2021 SMX lineup is our most robust (and affordable) schedule ever: Six virtual learning experiences for the North American market (international attendees welcome and encouraged!) and region-specific events for Germany, the UK, and France give you the opportunity to cross-train on critical search marketing disciplines from the comfort of your own computer.
Select a conference below to learn more:
SMX Advanced: June 15-16, 2021
SMX Advanced Europe: June 21-22, 2021
SMX Convert: August 17, 2021
SMX Next: November 9-10, 2021
SMX Code: December 14, 2021
SMX Report: Available on-demand
SMX Create: Available on-demand
Keep up with the latest news about agendas, speakers, workshops, rates, and more below!
What advanced SEOs need to know about algorithm updates
Columnist Casie Gillette recaps a session from SMX Advanced on how to identify and respond to algorithm updates in an era where they are rarely announced or confirmed by Google.
SMX Advanced is almost sold out! Less than 100 tickets left.
SMX Advanced is in one week. This time next week, your peers (and competitors) will be in Seattle getting actionable SEO and SEM tactics and having conversations with the marketers making the biggest impact in the search world. We’ll be covering the SEO and SEM topics relevant today: from mobile SEO to Project Owl, protecting your […]
7 great reasons to attend SMX Advanced in 2 weeks
Search Engine Land’s SMX Advanced is just 2 weeks away. Don’t miss your only opportunity this year to attend the conference designed for experienced SEOs and SEMs! Fewer than 150 tickets are remaining. Register now! Here are 7 reasons you should attend: Start with a deep dive. Attend a pre-conference workshop. Choose from full-day, rock-star […]
MarTech is coming! MarTech is coming! To Boston Oct. 2-4
Earlier this month, we wrapped up the West Coast edition of MarTech. The conference kicked off with the Stackies, an awards ceremony celebrating exceptional illustrations of marketing technology stacks from companies like Microsoft, Cisco and many more. I also unveiled the 2017 edition of the Marketing Technology Landscape, which now includes a whopping 5,381 solutions, up […]
The big SMX Advanced preview
Search Engine Land’s always sold-out SMX Advanced, the only search marketing conference designed exclusively for experienced search marketers, returns to Seattle June 12-14. Keep reading to find out what’s in store this year. Then register; fewer than 200 spots are left! New trends, new opportunities and new challenges Change is constant in search marketing. Opportunities emerge faster […]
35 ways to improve SEO & SEM performance, only at SMX Advanced
More than 55 of the world’s most knowledgeable search marketers will present at Search Marketing Expo – SMX Advanced, June 12-14 in Seattle. You’ll learn advanced SEO and SEM tactics they’ve employed to deliver successful campaigns, and what to expect from search marketing in the coming year. See who’s speaking. SMX Advanced attendees return year […]
Register for SMX Advanced this week: Reserve your spot & save $400
It’s happened 10 years in a row. SMX Advanced sells out weeks before the conference begins. Then we hear from people who planned to attend and are disappointed there are no spots left. Act now and avoid the heartbreak! Register this week and you’ll save $400 off on-site rates. The most sophisticated SEO & SEM […]
Call for entries: The 2017 Search Engine Land Awards
The 3rd annual competition for the highest honors in search marketing is now open for entries! Entry period closes July 31, 2017. Get started gathering your client data and preparing your materials for submission today.
Don’t miss SMX Advanced this year. Register now & save $400!
The 10th edition of SMX Advanced, promises once again to deliver fast-paced, Q&A-packed sessions that don’t stop to cover the basics. Less than 40% of tickets are left and are going fast. Reserve your seat now before prices increase Saturday, May 13. Search continues to evolve rapidly and SMX Advanced sessions put you at the bleeding edge […]
Time’s up! MarTech is here and it’s your last chance to attend
In just one week, the world’s largest independent marketing technology conference designed for senior-level marketers and marketing technology professionals happens at MarTech in San Francisco, May 9-11. The show is programmed with one specific goal: to illuminate successful real-world practices at the intersection of marketing, technology, and management — no matter which software products or analyst frameworks […]
Take a deep dive on search and social. Attend a workshop at SMX Advanced.
SMX Advanced pre-conference workshops are conducted by the world’s leading subject matter experts in SEO, SEM, social and digital. All workshops will be held on Monday, June 12, at the Bell Harbor Convention Center in Seattle. You’ll pick one workshop for a full day of actionable tactics you can use to improve your campaigns right […]
Separate marketing technology fact from fiction at MarTech Conference in 2 weeks
We’re two weeks away from the MarTech Conference in San Francisco, May 9-11 — the world’s largest independent marketing technology conference designed for senior-level marketers and technologists. I stress the the word independent because unlike most of the big marketing events these days that are run by Adobe, HubSpot, IBM, Marketo, Oracle, Salesforce, or alliances of smaller vendors, MarTech is produced […]
Obsessed with SEO & SEM? Meet thousands of others like you at SMX Advanced
Search marketers have been flocking to SMX Advanced and selling the conference out for 10 years running. Their shared obsession for search makes SMX Advanced the annual must-attend tribal meeting. Why should you attend? SMX Advanced is the only conference that caters to experienced search professionals. The agenda is packed with sessions focused on SEO […]
See who attends MarTech… and why you should too!
One of the questions we get frequently is “who goes to MarTech?” Makes sense. You want to know if there will be others like you to meet, share ideas and make valuable professional connections when deciding to invest in attending. The overwhelming majority of attendees are managers with marketing-decision responsibilities. In fact, nearly 70% of […]
Caption Contest: What does this Marketoonist say to you?
Here’s your chance to contribute and be recognized for your own martech sense of humor by participating in the MarTech Cartoon Caption Contest. Please take a moment to come up with a creative caption for the above cartoon by Thursday, April 27 at midnight EST.
Attend MarTech for vendor-agnostic, graduate-level marketing, technology & management insights
MarTech is different in a couple of key ways that make it a must-attend experience for marketing leaders. MarTech is independent and not owned by a vendor. We don’t have axes to grind (or sales targets to meet) when it comes to any technology or platform. Speakers are selected based on their professional chops to […]
Take the MarTech survey: Is marketing art or science?
The phrase “art and science” of marketing gets thrown around a lot. But what does it really mean? What exactly is the art part of marketing, and what is the science? Where are the boundaries between them? Do they overlap? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Please take this short survey on […]
The BIG SMX London Preview: Here’s why you should attend
Search Engine Land’s SMX London is every SEO and SEM’s dream. Join us May 23–24 for a tactic-packed agenda with more than 40 dynamic and authoritative speakers, keynotes and more. If you’re involved in SEO, SEM, PR, social media or any other customer-facing activity, you owe it to yourself (and your company or client’s bottom line) to attend. SMX […]
SMX West: Solving SEO Issues in Google’s Post-Update World
Now that Google no longer regularly announced algorithm updates, it can be hard to tell when your site's been hit by one. Luckily, there are steps you can take to determine if you've been hit. Contributor Mark Traphagen sums up a session from SMX West on this topic.
Taking the brand/agency partnership to the next level
Contributor Laura Scott recaps a session from SMX West that focused on how to strengthen the relationship between agencies and brands.
Join us for SMX Advanced! Register now & save $500.
The most sophisticated search marketers in the world are registering for SMX Advanced June 12–14 for: 30+ paid search, SEO, analytics, mobile and social media sessions and keynotes featuring proven, actionable tactics. Panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions that solve the complex search marketing hurdles you’re facing and inspire you with new ideas. Demos from more […]
SEO and social: 1 + 1 = 3
Columnist Eric Enge recaps a session from SMX West detailing fresh ideas for how search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing can work together to produce results.
39 questions with Google at SMX West
Ever wanted to hear answers to your SEO questions straight from the mouths of Googlers? Columnist Eric Enge recaps a session from SMX West where audience members were able to ask Google anything.
Attend SMX Advanced for SEO & SEM tactics that work. Rates increase next week!
For the past 10 years, search marketers have purchased every available seat for Search Engine Land’s SMX Advanced. This year will be no different. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to attend the only advanced search marketing conference, June 13-14 in Seattle! SMX Advanced is designed and programmed for advanced search marketers like you. Sessions are […]
MarTech beta rates expire this week – reserve your seat now
Attend MarTech San Francisco May 9-11 for 70+ presentations, 100+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors and sponsors and networking with 2,500 martech professionals. My hand-crafted agenda is a master class in marketing, technology and management topics. You’ll be joining attendees and speakers from top brands including: Rates increase Saturday These incredibly low rates are available for only a […]
SMX West session: The definitive guide to local search ranking factors
What will help your local business stand out in Google search results? Contributor Greg Gifford recaps an SMX West presentation that took a comprehensive look at local search ranking factors.
4 reasons you should attend MarTech this May
Successful organizations repeat and improve upon what works. And while last year’s MarTech San Francisco was a hit, it’s our job to find ways to improve the experience and bring more value to attendees with every new show. Here are 4 reasons you should join us this May 9-11 in San Francisco: 1. Dramatically expanded […]
SMX West is just days away. Reserve your seat now!
We’re one week away from the 10th edition of SMX West – the premier search marketing conference on the West Coast! Don’t miss your chance March 21-23 in San Jose to get actionable SEO and SEM tactics that will drive your campaign’s success. It’s not too late to secure the best pre-conference rates! Become a […]
There’s still time to feed your search marketing obsession @ SMX West
We’re just two weeks away from Search Engine Land’s SMX West, the premier marketing conference for search obsessed professionals! What’s in it for you Join us March 21–23 for more than 100 dynamic and authoritative speakers, keynotes, exceptional networking (including our featured Google Dance!) and more. If you’re obsessed with SEO, SEM, PR, social media or […]
What to expect when you attend SMX West. Here’s your special preview!
Search Engine Land’s SMX West is every SEO and SEM’s dream. Join us March 21–23 for a tactic-packed agenda with more than 100 dynamic and authoritative speakers, keynotes, exceptional networking and more. If you’re involved in SEO, SEM, PR, social media or any other customer-facing activity, you owe it to yourself (and your company or client’s bottom line) to […]
You’ll love the SMX West speaker lineup
Speakers make the conference. And with over 100 experts presenting, sharing and networking, you’re going to love meeting them at SMX West! Join us for three days of actionable tactics from SEO, SEM and conversion optimization experts. You’ll leave a more educated, inspired and creative marketer — we guarantee it. Actionable tactics SMX features expert […]
179 reasons to attend MarTech San Francisco — Rates increase next week!
Marketing technology is growing rapidly, and the magnitude of the next MarTech conference (San Francisco, May 9–11) keeps pace. This event is doubling in size from just one year ago to provide you with the insights, intelligence and strategies to drive your digital transformation and improve your customer experiences! The range of expert insights and […]
SMX West low rates expire Saturday. Register now to master SEO and SEM!
You won’t find these low rates again Register now for SMX West, March 21–23 in San Jose, and take advantage of Early Bird pricing! All Access Passes are just $1,795, a $200 savings compared to on-site rates. You’ll get three days of sessions, networking, expo hall and conveniences that make the experience productive and comfortable, including […]
Want to speak at SMX London? Here’s how.
The agenda for our upcoming SMX London 2017 show is live, and we’ve opened up our “speaking pitch” form for select sessions for the show, taking place May 23–24, 2017, at etc.venues, 155 Bishopsgate, Liverpool St., London EC2M 3YD. To increase the odds of being selected, be sure to read the agenda. Understand what the […]
Act now: SMX West early bird rates expire next week
Join us at SMX West March 21-23 for 3 days of SEO and SEM tactics, growth hacks and strategies that will improve your search marketing performance immediately. Register now and save $200 off on-site rates. With an All Access Pass, here’s what you’ll get: Tactics you’ll implement immediately to drive traffic, convert visitors and grow your […]
Be the first to see the updated SMX West agenda
Search Marketing Expo — SMX West — returns for its 10th year completely retooled with tactic-rich sessions for SEOs and SEMs. Programmed by the Search Engine Land team, the agenda features 60+ sessions, keynotes, clinics and special tracks by Google and Bing to fit your experience and skill level, whether you’re a veteran or just […]
Google Dance returns to SMX West
After successfully reviving the famed event for search marketers in 2016, Google once again invites SMX attendees to its Silicon Valley campus for an after-hours networking event on March 22, 2017.
Create new possibilities for your SEO & SEM campaigns
2016 brought incredible developments in both SEO and SEM. From the emergence of AI to search engine algorithm changes, new formats like ETAs, call extensions and voice search, the complexity of managing SEO and SEM has become more complex than ever. And the momentum won’t stop as 2017 brings forth a new wave of opportunities […]
Want to become a high-impact digital marketer?
SMX West pre-conference workshops are conducted by the world’s leading subject matter experts in SEO, SEM, social and digital. All workshops will be held on Monday, March 20, and are conveniently located at the San Jose Convention Center. 2017 brings a revamped lineup and fresh takeaways. Keep reading for workshop previews! Each workshop provides: a full day […]