If there are two things the crew at WebRanking love (there are, and more than 2 in fact) then it’s a great conference and an equally impressive party. Which is why, when the opportunity presented itself to be this year’s Wrap Party sponsor for Portland State’s Digital Marketing Conference, we couldn’t say no.

Two days of keynote speakers, presentations by Portland business leaders, boot camps, networking, Ignite styled speakers, digital marketing knowledge…and a wrap up soiree at Nel Centro? Yes, please!

And since this is the holidays, why not share in the festivities? That’s why we are giving away one Digital Marketing conference pass ($275 value) Continue reading “WebRanking is proud to sponsor the 2011 PSU Digital Marketing Conference” »

As proud sponsors of GetListed.org’s Local University, WebRanking would like to give one Portland business owner the opportunity to attend the February 22nd in Portland for Free ($129 value) as our guest. Local U is an intensive 4 hour crash course in Internet marketing that will help you promote your business online, presented by some of the nation’s leading online marketing experts.

To be entered, visit our Facebook page and leave a comment letting us know why you want to attend for your chance to win! Winner will be selected on Friday, February 18th.

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Portland is a thriving city with a heavy focus on sustainability, food, beer and tech. As our city continues to grow, everyday seems to offer new and exciting activities, events and retail experiences for the entire family.

Looking for a new restaurant? Like most you probably turn towards Yelp. But what about the food cart scene? Did you know that there is a fantastic web site dedicated to all things food carts? Well, there is.

You know you love grabbing a pint of beer with your office pals after work, but wouldn’t it be nice to get some inside information on the newest brew pubs, or find out what’s currently on tap at your favorite watering hole? Well, there’s a site for that (and an app too).

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Buuurrrah! It’s that time of the year again. The cold has come, the days are short, and Search Marketers around the web are starting to plan breaks from their winter isolation/hibernation. What are your plans?

We’ll if you are looking for a getaway where Ice Fishing is not an option, being a foodie is expected, and Search Engine Marketing is a featured event, then I’ve got just the thing for you!

SEMpdx’s SearchFest 2011
Feb. 23 in Portland, OR

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The great people at the Digital Marketing Conference in Portland have been kind enough to offer the members of MnSEM a 15% discount in order to attend their event on Monday, December 13 at Portland State University. While it is short notice for an event not being held in Minnesota and one that happens to fall right in the middle of the holiday season, they have a great line up of speakers and for those looking to get away this event looks to be well worth the trip.

Besides, who doesn’t want to escape the cold frigid winter of Minnesota for a few days of mild overcast and above freezing weather in Portland?

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As the Portland Community Manager for Yelp.com, the number one question I hear from business owners is: How do I make Yelp work for me? The value of positive consumer reviews (and even some negative ones) to sustain and grow business is beyond obvious, but in a social media market dominated by broadcasting tools, Yelp’s model for business/consumer interaction can be a learning curve for some. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you reap the benefits of the lush information available in consumer reviews.

1. Do: Join the conversation!

Every day on Yelp, millions of people (38 million last month alone) are searching, reading, and writing reviews of businesses like yours. They’re discussing your products, your service and really everything about your business. And as with any conversation, you have two roles to play: listen, and respond. Yelp gives you the tools (for free) to do both.

How, you ask? By unlocking your Business Owner Account on Yelp, you have access to a bevy of tools that allow you to do things like track page hits, post special offers and announcements, respond to reviews (both publicly and privately), add and correct information about your business like address and phone number, complete an About This Business summary, recommend other businesses, and share your business’ history.

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SEMpdx’s fourth annual SearchFest event is only a few month’s away. If it’s anything like last year’s event it will be worth your time to attend, SEMpdx did a great job. There were many well known industry speakers and attendees at last years event, keynote speaker was Danny Sullivan and Rand Fishkin was a session panelist.
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Anyone doubting the power and pull of social media needs look no further then the impromptu gathering last night / this morning at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square, where through the power of Twitter and Facebook, a crowd of thousands showed up to hang out with the elusive and hilarious Dave Chappelle. Continue reading ““I’m Social, Bi$%ch!”” »