For Internet marketers trying to reach the unique audiences at social media sites such as Facebook, Digg, Reddit, and Stumbleupon, the place to be on April 22 and 23 is Long Beach, California, for the SMX Social Media conference.SMX Social Media was established by Search Engine Land editor-in-chief Danny Sullivan, who has been the go-to guy for...

Michael and I had the opportunity to attend the SMX (Search Marketing Expo) last week in sunny Santa Clara, CA. It was a shame to spend those 60-degree days inside, especially since I come from the cold, white Rocky Mountains, and we spend as little time as possible outside this time of year. But for the good ofour readership, my poorly educated...

Erstwhile Google Webmaster Central product manager Vanessa Fox reached back six months to discuss a perception about her famed former employer and search optimization. These days we usually find Vanessa Fox posting at Search Engine Land or causing trouble for Rand Fishkin. She stepped back in time a little to address a chat-worthy post by Alex...