News & Events

This year, SES is moving to San Francisco. Organized and programmed by the SES Advisory Board and SearchEngineWatch.com, the conference will be packed with 70+ sessions covering PPC management, keyword research, SEO, social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization and usability, plus an expo floor with 100+ companies to help you grow your business, networking events and more.

Approximately 5,000 marketers and search engine optimization professionals attend SES New York each year to network and learn about topics such as PPC management, keyword research, SEO, social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization, site optimization, usability and more.  Free pass for Expo only.

Search Engine Strategies is collaborating with the Online Marketing Summit to enable attendees to network and learn how to execute on the best practices in Online Marketing without the distraction of an Exhibit Floor and vendor sales pitches. Events include hands-on workshops, onsite usability and SEO labs, thought-leadership presentations, and peer-to-peer collaboration.

Introducing the all-new, week-long, Organizing Telesummit

For the messy masses who want to purge the piles AND for the pros and new organizers who want to learn strategies for organizing and for running your business.

Startup Weekend Boise is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Do something. No Talk All Action.

Startup Weekend Boise is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Do something. No Talk All Action.

Startup Weekend Cleveland is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Do something. No Talk All Action.

Startup Weekend L.A. is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Do something. No Talk All Action.

Startup Weekend Boise is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Do something. No Talk All Action. And it’s coming to Boise, Friday November 13th 6pm to Sunday November 15th in beautiful downtown Boise at the Water Cooler.

The Career Relaunch Forum will be in New Jersey on October 29, 2009 at Seton Hall University.

November 11th Teleclass with financial adviser Galia Gichon, is geared to entrepreneurs and freelancers who needs help getting her arms around her budget.  $79 early bird special.

Join Freelancers Union and attorney Stephen Furnari for a discussion on how and why you should protect the work you create. Topics will include:
• Who owns the original ideas you create
• How to protect your brand with trademarks
• How a freelancer should use copyrights
• The benefits of filing your copyrights with the Library of Congress
• Why it's important to your clients that the intellectual property you create for them gets transferred properly
October 21, 2009, 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST.

The I_Blog conference will be held at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa November 14-15, 2009.  Speakers include Melanie from Blogging Basics 101, Darcy from Graphically Designing and BJ Weber from Ankeny Tax and Accounting.  We are planning plenty of fun as well and hope to bring together a community of amazing Iowa- and Midwest- bloggers.

Mobile Marketing:  Discover How to Harness the Profit-Building Power of this Cutting-Edge (and Practically Undiscovered) Marketing Platform

In this INFORMATION PACKED 75 minute webinar you will learn:


•What mobile marketing is (and just as importantly) what it isn't
•Why you need to pay attention NOW and not wait until later
•About this Incredible technology and how it can help increase your   bottom line
•5 ways to use Mobile Marketing to get your message out in a COST EFFECTIVE MANNER
•How a text mobile campaign can significantly boost the effectiveness of your EMAIL marketing campaign
•How to turn a simple text message into CASH in your pocket

Live on October 1, 2009, Recorded video available after event.

Whether your customers are online, in the store, or on the phone, you need to communicate effectively to build the relationship. At the Retail Innovation & Marketing Conference, we'll examine the challenges and strategies of blending traditional and digital channels to best reach, engage, and retain the consumer.

The Global E-commerce Summit will be held in Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum and is jointly produced by Shop.org and EMOTA.

This Summit provides an essential perspective on digital retail’s global implications and opportunities. First-hand accounts from leading international retailers will provide the backdrop for networking and rich conversation on regional strategies, cultural nuances, and consumer trends worldwide.

Storytelling and Social Media for Freelancers: How to Create Compelling Content and Market Your Freelance Business.  Legal Basics for Every Freelancer: Protect Yourself and Your Business.  Master Your Money Moves 101.  Tax Deductions and Quarterly Payments.

Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers.  Free admission, resume and business attire required for admittance.  Houston, November 12, 2009.

An open conversation between moms and marketers.  Talk shop with social media influencers, industry leaders and leading brands as they share best practices. Discuss ways to create smarter web-based marketing, and discover social media tools that engage your audience and build relationships.  Tickets on sale now for the February 2010 conference.

Go to this site for a list of conferences for women who blog - about anything!

Join Freelancers U and labor attorney Steven Sack for a legal briefing every freelancer should hear. Learn how to protect yourself, your income, and your business.

Topics will include:

• How to negotiate a freelance contract and which points are essential
• How to confirm the deal via a letter or freelance contract and what key components to include
• Strategies to maximize your position when you don’t get paid
• How to value and buy or sell a freelance business
• When and how to hire an attorney to protect your rights

Join Freelancers U and technology therapist Jennifer Shaheen for help creating your social media strategy. This online seminar was created for people who have a basic understanding of social networks like Facebook and other social tools like YouTube. No advanced experience is needed.

Whether you're a stay-at-home parent looking to supplement your family's income, a retiree whose savings have fallen short of the monthly minimum, or someone who's eager to find an alternative to the cubicle and the commute, Women For Hire's Work From Home Expo is a must-attend for you.  Free Admission.  Atlanta, April 4, 2009.

Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers.  Free admission, resume and business attire required for admittance.  Los Angeles, April 14, 2009.

Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers.  Free admission, resume and business attire required for admittance.  Chicago, October 15, 2009.

Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers.  Free admission, resume and business attire required for admittance.  Atlanta, October 21, 2009.

Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers.  Free admission, resume and business attire required for admittance.  Boston, Dec 10, 2009.

Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers.  Free admission, resume and business attire required for admittance.  Dallas, October 13, 2009.

Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers.  Free admission, resume and business attire required for admittance.  New York City, Nov 4, 2009.

Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers.  Free admission, resume and business attire required for admittance.  October 29, 2009