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SearchFest 09 to be held at Oregon Zoo in Portland on March 10, 2009

Danny Sullivan to be Keynote Speaker at Annual SEMpdx Conference

PORTLAND, Ore. (December 15, 2008) - EngineWorks, Inc., a founding board member of Search Engine Marketing Professionals of Portland (SEMpdx), is pleased to announce that this industry trade organization will be presenting SearchFest 09 at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon on March 10, 2009. SearchFest 09, the premier conference dedicated to Search Engine Marketing (SEM) in the Pacific Northwest, will feature a full-day of informative presentations from numerous thought leaders in the online search space. In addition, the organization has scheduled Danny Sullivan, Editor-In-Chief of Search Engine Land, the leading news and analysis blog for search marketing professionals, and founder of Search Marketing Expo (SMX), to be the special guest keynote speaker at this event.

Along with this special appearance by Danny Sullivan, SearchFest 09 offers 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 from around the country are scheduled to deliver in-depth presentations ranging from basic SEM fundamentals to specific advanced techniques.

Danny Sullivan, who has been assisting Web masters, marketers, and everyday users of the Internet to understand how search engines work for more than a decade, exclaimed his enthusiasm to present at SearchFest 09 by stating, "Portland has a thriving Internet and search marketing community, and it's great to be taking part in this annual gathering for those in the area."

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 their 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.

"EngineWorks is privileged to be instrumental in the advancement of SEMpdx throughout our regional community", proclaimed Kent Schnepp, Vice President of Strategy at EngineWorks and a Board of Director in charge of events at SEMpdx. "A true testament to all that we have established," Kent added, "is the fact that renowned industry luminary Danny Sullivan is eager to be our keynote speaker at SearchFest 09."

Information on registering and attending SearchFest 09 can be accessed through the following link:

http://www.sempdx.org/Events/SearchFest/

SEMpdx is a non-profit trade organization supported solely by members and sponsors. SearchFest 09 will be fully sponsored by leading service providers and regional entities eager to contribute to the success of this annual search marketing conference.

Sponsorship and speaking opportunities are currently available. Interested parties can receive more information by contacting Mike Rosenberg, SEMpdx board member in charge of sponsorships, at mike@engineworks.com.

About EngineWorks®

EngineWorks is an innovative online search engine marketing (SEM) services company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The firm provides sophisticated SEM services that enhance the design and performance of commercial Web sites. Proprietary Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies improve the attractiveness of Web sites to search engine algorithms, resulting in highly ranked search listings throughout the world's most important engines and directories. Professional Paid Search Marketing campaigns deliver online customers through popular Pay-Per-Click (PPC) and Paid Inclusion engines. Finally, Social Media Marketing (SMM) services leverage conversational marketing through emerging social networks, blogs, and online communities to increase the volume and richness of two-way communication pertaining to your brand. EngineWorks is located at www.engineworks.com.

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