Search Engine Marketing Professionals of Portland (SEMpdx) officially announced SearchFest 08, the Oregon’s largest conference dedicated to search engine marketing (SEM). The full-day conference will feature multiple expert panels to help businesses leverage SEM to increase awareness and revenue. The conference will take place March 10th, 2008 at the Oregon Zoo Conference Center in Portland, Oregon. For more information about the event, or to register, visit our website.

Portland, OR January 14, 2008 — Search Engine Marketing Professionals of Portland (SEMpdx) officially announced SearchFest 08, the Oregon’s largest conference dedicated to search engine marketing (SEM). The full-day conference will feature multiple expert panels to help businesses leverage SEM to increase awareness and revenue. The conference will take place March 10th, 2008 at the Oregon Zoo Conference Center in Portland, Oregon. For more information about the event, or to register, visit the Searchfest Registration Page.

The event brings together search industry experts from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, including executives from Google, Yahoo and SEMPO. In addition, SEOmoz CEO Rand Fishkin will be the keynote speaker, discussing “The Algorithmic Evolution of Search Engines & Impact on SEO Campaigns.” See the complete conference schedule here.

“We’ve set a high bar for SearchFest based on the 2007 event,” stated Kent Lewis, SEMpdx President. “With more out-of-town presenters and a top-notch venue like the Oregon Zoo, we look forward to an even more successful SearchFest in 08.”

SearchFest 2008 is open to all SEM professionals and anyone in the general business community interested in maximizing their success with SEM. The full-day conference will cover a wide range of topics including social media, B2B SEM, affiliate marketing, search engine optimization, pay-per-click and online reputation management. Attendees will range from corporate executives and Web marketers to Web-based and traditional business owners and agency professionals.
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