However, SEO is actually a relatively simple but widely misunderstood subject. For the longest time, SEO has been considered by many to be a premium skill -- an arcane field with closely-held secrets jealously guarded by insiders.

We'll get an upclose look at those "secrets" through our expert speaker.

Learn how to master the skills necessary to become successful in SEO. Learn how to bootstrap yourself in the world of Search Engine Optimization.

Our speaker will cover the following:

Basics Of SEO
Effective Directory Submissions
Link-building Fundamentals
Page Rank and Alexa Rankings
SEO On-Page and Off-Page Factors
SEO Copywriting
SEO Tips For Top Rankings
How To Optimize Your Wordpress Blog For the Best SEO results
Site Structure, XML Site Maps and more....

Srini Saripalli is a technologist, investor, and entrepreneur turned information marketer. He is a bonafide expert on blogging, social networking, affiliate marketing, SEO, PPC, and anything else related to Internet marketing.

For a preview, and more info on Srini and SEO, please visit:

http://www.srinisarip...

(All members of our meetup receive a discount on all his information products. Please mention SV Web as the discount code.)

Please bring a food or drink item to share. Remeber healthy living!

This is an event not to be missed! This will be a fun and productive meetup -- time well spent.

This event is co-sponsored by the San Francisco - Silicon Valley Web Marketing Entrepeneurs meetup.

http://www.meetup.com...

Internet marketing is a broad, complex subject that is evolving constantly. It can be a confusing landscape -- especially for those who have limited experience with marketing on-line.

Our speaker will survey the breadth of Internet marketing and show you how to get started in a few easy steps -- even if you are a total newbie!

Gaj Subudhi is a software architect and Internet entrepreneur. He is a writer, speaker, and succesful on-line marketer. He is a "Resource Optimization Specialist" for many entrepreneurs and online business owners. He helps businesses save time, generate positive cash flow quickly, and acquire qualified leads and referrals using his proven systems and proprietary technologies.

Gaj is going to share his very unique 3 step transformation system that will

a.Eliminate all the hype, distractions, confusion and noise floating around the Internet.

b.Help you generate positive cash flow from your online venture in first 30 to 45 days no matter what.

c.Help you find winning markets with massive amount of hungry and desperate buyers online.

d.Help you dominate the markets in a very short period of time no matter how competitive it is.

e.Help you tap into 3 specific conversion strategies that will increase your closing results by 30% or more.

f. Help you build qualified and targeted traffic streams to your web site with no or low cost advertising strategies

g.Show you how to transform any skeptical suspect into your raving fan and increase their life time value in a very short period of time.

Here are the meetup details:

DATE: Thursday, October 8th

TIME: 6:30 pm

AGENDA:

6:30 pm Networking mixer
7:00 pm Introductions
7:10 pm Presentation and Q & A
8:20 pm Break
8:30 pm More Q & A, Informal Discussion, Networking
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PLACE: This week we are meeting in Menlo Park. Please note the venue location.

British Bankers Club
1090 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

We will be on the 2nd floor.

http://www.britishban...

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The Menlo Park Cal Train Station is one block away.

PARKING:

You may park in the Menlo Center parking lot.

COST: FREE to attend

REFRESHMENTS: Please patronize our host - the British Bankers Club

DRESS: Business casual

If you have any questions or get lost, please call me on my cell phone
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I took this course about 2 years ago and found the information valuable for getting connected in California when I relocated here.

ALL DAY EVENT: 8:15 AM until 5:00 PM SAN JOSE SCORE OFFICE - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
Please click on this link for more information: http://www.svscore.org/workshopsSeminars/startBusiness.htm#when

This SCORE workshop is designed to teach the basics of starting or improving a business. Workshop speakers are men and women who are in or have had successful business careers as company executives or owners. They are willing to give their knowledge and experience to help you start, operate and improve your business. The workshop presents an overview covering the basics of making your business successful.

Registration Fee: $60.00 at the door, $55 if pre-registered online.
You can register online by clicking the date in the above table.
Seating is Limited - Come at 8:00 AM to register. Workshop begins at 8:30 AM.

Workshops and Seminars are held in the first floor training room in the:
San Jose Entrepreneur Center
84 West Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113

The Small Business Administration in San Francisco is offering a great class. Please click the link to register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/398219084

Over 98% of websites get fewer than 5 visitors each day. Attracting high-quality website visitors doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little direction, you can accumulate strategic one-way inbound links and watch the targeted traffic pour in!

Register Online (http://www.whartonenergy.com/article.html?aid=114)

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009

Time: 6pm

Location: 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (PARC Auditorium). Please note the new venue, and see directions below

Cost: There is no cost for this event, thanks to our generous sponsors. Registration for this event ends when tickets sells out.

LATE STAGE PANEL

Emily Chiu - Formerly GI Partners (Private Equity)

Dharmesh Thakker - Advanced Technology Ventures (Venture Capital)

Tom VonReichbauer - Tesla Motors (Electric Cars)

Ed Liu, PhD - Quanta Technology (Smart grid)

Carla Peterman, PhD - PhD candidate, Energy & Resources Group (UC Berkeley)

EARLY STAGE PANEL
Jon Bonanno - The Keiretsu Forum (Angel Investor)

Ty Jagerson - Simple Energies (Renewable projects)
Forrest North - Mission Motors (Electric Motorcycles)

Erfan Ibrahim - Electric Power Research Institute (Think Tank)

Dan Mennel - Price Waterhouse Coopers (Consulting)