Let’s bust some myths about Search Engine Optimization What works & doesn’t anymore: Is there an expiration date on SEO tactics?  Why you should learn the basics: How can I tell if the consultant is up to snuff?  White vs black hat: What makes sense or is it all a bunch of nonsense? We're thrilled to have Eric Covino of internationally regarded SEO community SeoBook.Com and... [read more]

 Let’s bust some myths about Search Engine Optimization What works & doesn’t anymore: Is there an expiration date on SEO tactics?  Why you should learn the basics: How can I tell if the consultant is up to snuff?  White vs black hat: What makes sense or is it all a bunch of nonsense? We're thrilled to have Eric Covino of internationally regarded SEO community SeoBook.Com and CreativeSignals.com answer your SEO questions, such as How can I get search engines to rank my site #1 How long does it take? How high can I get with minimal investment? Should I focus on Google or Bing or Blekko? What’s the proper balance of links vs. content vs. other tactics? What’s 1 thing I can do this week to boost my site? Content? Keywords? Links? Multimedia & design? Social & anything else? How does it differ if I’m a Service business? Local retailer? If you are looking to increase your knowledge on SEO and boost your website's ranking, this event is a must!  Eric's vast knowledge on the topic of SEO will provide you with valuable knowledge that you can use to enhance your webpage's popularity.  About Eric Covino Eric started his web career in 2003 as a freelance designer and PHP developer. Since then, Eric's company Creative Signals has evolved to provide search engine marketing and consulting for all types of businesses, from large B2B companies to small-town mom-and-pop shops. Currently, Eric manages a handful of clients, runs his own websites, and is the community manager at SeoBook.com, where he blogs as "vanillacoke." Eric lives in Connecticut with his wife and daughter.  Newport Interactive Marketers 6 p.m. Network with the NIMs 7 p.m. Bust some SEO myths and learn smart SEO tactics with Eric Web marketing specialists welcome both traditional marketers and beyond for quality education and  great networking  ... right here in Newport! What we’re not: hard sells or boring. If you’re interested in networking with marketers, graphic designers, SEO gurus, PR pros, project managers, developers, and creatives -- or just to pick up a few tips, join us!