After an inspiring article by Todd Mintz discussing Danny Sullivan's influence on forming a local SEM Organization in Portland, I propose a South Eastern Wisconsin Search Engine Marketing Association. I am aware of, and been a to a few of the Milwaukee Interactive Marketing Association events, I crave the common experiences of attendees of events like Search Engine Strategies and Search Marketing Expo.
So, first I hope some people do stumble across this site and also have an interest in participating in this organization. The benefits could be many and the drawbacks very few. By raising the profile of what search engines can do for businesses small and large, locals with proper experience or interested in getting into the field will really benefit.
If you tell people you are a:
- search engine marketer
- have ppc or seo responsibilities
- work with Google AdWords, Yahoo Search Marketing or MSN AdCenter
...and you get a blank look, this is a way to get together with like minded folks and talk shop in a casual way. Another 'benefit' discussing this line of work with lay people is being accused of placing pop up ads on their computersl
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