SEMpdx is pleased to announce that the premier Search Engine Marketing conference in the Pacific Northwest, SearchFest 09, will take place at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon on March 10, 2009. This year’s exciting full-day event features Danny Sullivan, Editor-In-Chief of Search Engine Land and founder of Search Marketing Expo (SMX), as our prominent keynote speaker.

In addition to this special appearance by Danny Sullivan, SearchFest 09 will present multiple informative learning tracks, workshops, and panel sessions designed to provide direct insight into the most up-to-date strategies and technological advancements in online search marketing. Industry experts and thought leaders from around the country are scheduled to deliver in-depth presentations ranging from basic SEM fundamentals to specific advanced techniques.

SearchFest 09 is open to all individuals interested in learning the latest advancements in enhancing search engine performance to deliver more visitors and customers to your Web site. Conference tracks will cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) fundamentals, to more advanced tracks that include leveraging Web 2.0 to increase online visibility and sales, Web analytics, and future trends.

SearchFest 09 is scheduled for March 10, 2009. (from SEMpdx)