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The Only Search Marketing Conference to Ensure
Program Meets or Exceeds Attendee’s Expectations

Redding, CT–October 21, 2007 – Search Marketing Expo – SMX West search marketing conference organizers Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman today announced a satisfaction guarantee offer for attendees.  SMX West organizers said this promise expresses their confidence in the valuable program content, exhibition, and networking events they are planning to offer February 26-28 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.

SMX West is focused 100% on search marketing, which differentiates this event from others that have attempted to incorporate search into an existing program. SMX West will educate marketers of all skill levels on all facets of paid search advertising and organic search optimization, link building, geo targeting, and social media search. This event will feature sessions on leading-edge topics from presenters who will teach easy-to-implement and effective search marketing techniques.

“We are so confident that attendees will get value from SMX West that we’re willing to make this commitment” said Chris Elwell, president of Third Door Media, the company that produces Search Marketing Expo events.  “We guarantee you won’t find a more comprehensive event – whether you’re a search marketing novice or veteran. It’s a one-of-a-kind offer for an exceptional event programmed by the masters of search marketing, Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman.  It’s a no risk opportunity.”

Satisfaction Guarantee Details

In the unlikely event a conference attendee isn’t fully satisfied with SMX West, they need only submit a 500+ word email detailing their ideas on how to improve future SMX conferences.  In return, they’ll receive full credit to a future SMX event of equal or lesser value.

The offer applies only to paid, full conference attendees. The attendee has to make the guarantee request by emailing his/her suggestions to [email protected] by March 7, 2008. The satisfaction guarantee covers only the registration fee; travel, hotel and other expenses aren’t included.  The conference credit expires after one year, and the offer doesn’t apply based on schedule or presenter changes.  “No shows” aren’t eligible for the guarantee.

Registration Information

Registration for SMX West is open now and the advance, pre-agenda rate is $995 through November 9th.  Registration from November 9th through January 11th will be $1195 and then until February 25th will be $1395.  On-site registration will be $1595.

About Search Marketing Expo – SMX West and Third Door Media

Search Marketing Expo – SMX West is produced by Third Door Media, Inc. Third Door Media’s mission is to empower interactive and search marketing professionals by providing trusted content and community services they need to be successful. Other Search Marketing Expo events include SMX Local & Mobile, SMX Social Media, SMX Travel @ PhoCusWright, and SMX East.

Third Door Media also publishes the fast-growing search marketing news and analysis site Search Engine Land, which launched in December 2006 and attracted 275,000 unique users in September 2007. The company also produces Search Marketing Now, a lead-generation marketing solution for suppliers of SEM-related products and services, and Sphinn, the place for web, online, search, interactive and internet marketers to share news stories, talk within subject-specific discussion forums, build a network and stay connected to hot topics in internet marketing.

For additional information Search Marketing Expo – SMX West, or to schedule interviews with Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman, contact Amy Hooker, 910-362-8004 or [email protected].

For Third Door Media, contact Claire Schoen, 203-664-1350 or [email protected]

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