Those of us who take great interest in terms like anchor text, rich snippets, meta titles, schema, retargeting and analytics have a place to trade war stories, learn and connect.  The Minnesota Search Engine Marketing Association has launched after months of preparation to serve the casual to fanatical search and online marketer.

I’m proud to serve on the founding board of MnSearch along with eight other experienced and energetic search marketers from various backgrounds.  Our over-arching goal is to serve as an incredible resource and connector for the search marketing industry in Minnesota.

The newly launched MnSearch.org covers more on our mission and board and you’ll be in the conversation with our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn profiles.

First Event, Lasting Impression

My role on the MnSearch board is that of events director.  I’m excited to have put together our first event for January 26, 2012 featuring Taylor Pratt who is VP of Marketing for Raven Internet Marketing Tools.  As a user of Raven Tools I’ve long admired both their product and service.

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Taylor will be presenting on Tools of the Trade for SEO and often speaks at SMX, PubCon and other events.  Bringing Taylor and Raven to the great (search marketing) north should be an outstanding evening and start to our events for 2012.  I want to help deliver topics, speakers and events that make attendees really look forward to the next one.   Have ideas? Just drop me a line at or @AaronWeiche .

Professionals, hobbyists or those just wanting to see what search marketing is about are welcome to attend this event.

Conversion

In true search marketing form, we have an end goal.  We want to compel you enough to take the dive and become a member of MnSearch.  You won’t be just another point of analytical data to us, but a valued, informed and connected member of a great and growing industry.  We’ll have more information coming your way on membership soon.

Make sure you check out our first event, enjoy the networking, presentation, drink and food.  You have a home now for search marketing goodness in Minnesota.