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SEMpdx SearchFest ‘08 is only a week away! We’ve got a full lineup of nationally-recognized SEM professionals at SearchFest ‘08, including a keynote address from Rand Fishkin of SEOmoz, and a select group of exhibitors. If you’re planning on registering to attend SearchFest ‘08, the sooner the better, as the price keeps going [...]

I don’t talk about clients on my blog often, but I want to share a story about EnhanceScape, a service that offers homeowners the ability to find pre-screened, local landscape contractors.. EnhanceScape’s new Web site is a fantastic example of customer experience driving change in an organization. After listening to its customers, [...]

Just a heads up that I’m in San Diego at Online Marketing Summit the rest of the week and will be posting updates on Search Marketing Standard’s blog.  I’m representing SEMpdx and Anvil Media and hosted a social media roundtable earlier today.  Stay tuned for another recap tomorrow.

During a recent visit to Seattle, I made a special trip to visit my childhood friend, Kito Brielmaier at Kito Auto Sport. Since he could legally drive, if not earlier, he’s been a car fanatic. In recent years, he’s combined his passion with his skills to create a very successful auto tuning business. [...]

I stepped up this year and made reservations at The Herbfarm in Woodinville, Washington, as a Valentine’s Day gift to my wife. I’d heard through friends and family that it was a special place, but nothing prepared me for the absolutely stunning dining experience.
The Herbfarm’s concept is fairly simple, but dates back [...]

Newsweek recently published an article, Google Yourself and Enjoy It, highlighting the growing need for Internet Reputation Repair aka Online Reputation Management (ORM). Although my search engine marketing agency, Anvil Media, Inc., has offered ORM services for clients the last few years, coverage in mainstream publications like Newsweek certainly add validation to a growing online [...]

Since the first dive bar bus tour I attended 6 years ago, I’ve been a big fan.  So much so, I co-organized two dive bar bus tours myself.  Aptly named Tie One On, we rented a school bus (or two) and filled them with well-dressed friends and stopped at some of Portland’s greatest “dive” bars.  [...]

I must say I’m impressed.  I’ve partnered with dozens of agencies over the years, but none quite as special as Quango Inc., a design and marketing agency here in Portland.  After a few meetings with team members and a tour of their fine new offices a month or two ago, I was impressed.  Funny thing [...]

Nashville’s Hotel Preston recently unveiled a very unique concept bar: Pink Slip Bar.  The remodeled Nashville hotel has a urban chic decor, and the new bar takes it to an entirely new level with a concept bar involving a small room behind glass where a woman in pink lingerie lounges as if in the comfort [...]

In case it’s not on your calendar already, consider attending Bend Web Conference 2 (WebCon) in Bend Oregon on January 31st. You’ll get to see 3 top name speakers (yes, there are two other top name presenters besides me) talk about emerging and social media marketing. I will be co-presenting with Tim Kendall [...]