MnSearch Events

The Minnesota Search Engine Marketing Association, or MnSearch, hosts thought-provoking, engaging, value-based search marketing events targeted to people with various levels of expertise—from small business owners with minimal search marketing knowledge, to seasoned industry veterans.  Our goal is to provide a stage for experienced professionals in the search community here in Minnesota, as well as nationally known experts whose blogs or Twitter feeds you may follow from afar…and, of course, to have fun!

Past MnSearch events

MnSearch's Trivia Night on January 24th promises a lively, interactive virtual trivia showdown! Get ready for fun & challenging trivia! Read More »
To purchase tickets to this year's event, please visit: https://summit.mnsearch.org/ Read More »
You're invited to the sixth annual MnSearch Summit on June 21st, 2019 at the RiverCentre in St. Paul. Join us for a full-day of learning fe Read More »
The internet isn’t short on information, but it is short on trusted information these days.  Let’s explore the consumer path from search to Read More »
The value of storytelling for marketing has been all but evangelized in recent years, and for good reason. A well-crafted story has the abil Read More »
You're invited to the fifth annual MnSearch Summit on June 22nd, 2018 at the RiverCentre in St. Paul. Join us for a full-day of Read More »
VIPs, We are excited to announce that Aimclear is hosting the 2018 MnSearch Summit VIP Premixer again this year! Join fellow MnSearch Member Read More »
You're invited to the fourth annual MnSearch Summit on June 23rd, 2017 at the RiverCentre in St. Paul. Join us for a full-day of learni Read More »
VIPs, We are excited to announce that Aimclear is hosting the 2017 MnSearch Summit VIP Premixer! Come join fellow MnSearch Members, Speakers Read More »
There ain’t no party like an MnSearch holiday party; right? Which is exactly why we want you to come out and mingle with your search mark Read More »

Raven Tools Crowd - January 26th 2012

The Minnesota Search Engine Marketing Association, or MnSearch, hosts thought-provoking, engaging, value-based search marketing events targeted to people with various levels of expertise—from small business owners with minimal search marketing knowledge, to seasoned industry veterans.  Our goal is to provide a stage for experienced professionals in the search community here in Minnesota, as well as nationally known experts whose blogs or Twitter feeds you may follow from afar…and, of course, to have fun!

Register for upcoming search marketing events

MnSearch hosts quarterly search workshops, panels and other events covering a broad range of topics. Additional events may be scheduled based on the availability of search experts.

Attend Events for Free: Become a Member

Members of MnSearch attend events free of charge, including our regular quarterly events and other free-to-member impromptu workshops, training sessions or panels.  More about becoming a member.

Our Next MnSearch Event

MnSearch and MWMC Present: A Search Marketing Workshop – February 24th, 2016

Past Events

New Year, New Skills – January 27th, 2016

2015 MnSearch Holiday Social – December 9th, 2015

Success Stories in Digital Marketing – November 18th, 2015

The Power of Visual Content and Effective Promotion with Matt Siltala – October 28, 2015

Digital Marketing Secrets: Advanced Tips that Can Be Immediately Applied into Action – September 30, 2015

MnSearch Summer Social – Happy Hour at Gluek’s! – August 26, 2015

Marquee Event – What it Takes to Move the Needle in 2015 with Sujan Patel – July 29, 2015

Search Snippet #20: Understanding and Leveraging the Language of Your Customers – May 27, 2015

Search Snippet #19: Up Your Mobile Game – Everything You Ever Need To Know about Mobile Search – April 29, 2015

Marquee: Attracting More Local Customers Even When Your Wheels are Spinning with Phil Rozek – March 25, 2015

Search Snippet #18: What To Do First: A Crash-Course in Developing a Online Marketing Strategy for SEO, PPC and Beyond – February 25, 2015

Search Snippet #17: Measure Twice, Cut Once – January 28, 2015

2014 MnSearch Holiday Social – December 3, 2014

An Idiot’s Guide to Winning at SEO and Influencing SERPS with Mike Ramsey – November 19th, 2014

Going Beyond the What with Google Analytics featuring Jeff Sauer – October 22nd, 2014

Search Snippets #16: The State of Search – September 24th, 2014

Social Media Bootstrap Clinic with Merry Morud – August 27th, 2014

Search Snippets #15: Link Building in 2014 – July 30th, 2014

Inagural MnSearch Summit – June 27th, 2014

Search Snippets #14: PPC! – May 28th, 2014

Search Snippets #13: Panda, Penguin and Hummingbird – OH MY! – April 30th, 2014

SEO Tools of the Trade with Christopher Hart – March 26th, 2014

Search Snippets #12: Content Strategy and Marketing – February 26th, 2014

Search Snippets #11: Video Search Marketing – January 29th, 2014

MnSearch Holiday Social 2013 – December 18th, 2013

The Art & Science of Building a Great Community with Jen Lopez from Moz – November 20th, 2013

Search Snippets #10: E-Commerce SEO, PPC, and CRO – October 30th, 2013

Search Snippets #9: Mobile Search – September 25th, 2013

Google AdWords Enhanced Campaign Case Studies with Brad Geddes – August 28th, 2013

Search Snippets #8: The Pro’s Perspective on All Things Google+ – July 31st, 2013

Search Snippets #7: Careers in Search Marketing – June 26th, 2013

CRO and Search: You Should Test That with Chris Goward from WiderFunnel – May 29th, 2013

Search Snippets #6 – Local Search: It’s Not Where You’re From, It’s Where You’re At – April 24th, 2013
SS #6 on Local Search brought us solid presentations from MnSearch board member from Aaron Weiche, Daniel Hollerung from SpyderTrap, Matt Gregory from Find Law, and Scott Dodge from Three Deep. Read the Top 6 Local SEO Take-Aways from Search Snippets #6 Recap…

Search Snippets #5: Remarkable Retargeting: Basics to Advanced – March 27th, 2013
SS #5 on Retargeting was an event packed with actionable insights provided by MnSearch board member Tony Tellijon of Aktion Interactive, Ashley Nicklay from Rasmussen College, Craig Boyte fom FRWD. Read the Remarkable Retargeting Event Recap…

Creating Marketing Success with Accessible Technical Knowledge with John Doherty – February 27th, 2013
John Doherty from Distilled NYC provided MnSearch an amazing presentation on Technical side of SEO. Check out the wrap-ups from Josh Braaten and Jeff Sauer.

Search Snippets #4: Sexy Web Analytics for Search Marketers – January 30th, 2013
SS #4 on Web Analytics was a great event featuring some incredibly intelligent analytics professionals including Darren Selberg from Three Deep Marketing, Dan Antonson fromt SMC Pros, and Shinhee Son from Rasmussen College.   Read the Sexy Web Analytics Wrap Up…

MnSearch Holiday Social 2012 – December 19th, 2012
On Wednesday, Dec. 19th we held our 1st annual Holiday Social at the Republic of Uptown in Calhoun Square. It was a great time and a wonderful way to bring our local search community together for the last time of 2012.

Give It Up! Radical Keyword Expansion Edition 2012 with Marty Weintraub – November 28th, 2012
This MnSearch fourth quarter event featured the one and only Marty Weintraub from Aimclear. Marty took us on a slick journey of keyword discovery, expansion and understanding as only he can.

Search Snippets #3: SEO for E-commerce – October 24th, 2012
Just in time for the holidays, our 3rd Search Snippets event event featured Manos Kalitzakis of Three Deep Marketing, Andrew Person of Best Buy, and Dustin Thompson of Konnected Interactive presenting on SEO for e-commerce.

MnSearch Presents Local University: Twin Cities – September, 28 2012
In Partnership with Google, Deluxe for Business, and Progressive Insurance, Local U was a day-long workshop about Internet marketing for Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area businesses.

Search Snippets #2: Paid Search / PPC – August 29th, 2012
This MnSearch networking and educational event featured Jeff Sauer, Jordon Meyer and Stephanie Heppelmann as they each explore different areas of paid search marketing.

Search Snippets #1: Landing Page and Conversion Rate Optimization – July 26th, 2012
The launch of Search Snippets with an evening focused on landing page and conversion rate optimization. Our panel of speakers for our first Search Snippets event were MnSearch Board members James Svoboda, Aaron Weiche and Josh Braaten who each gave a different take on landing pages and CRO.

Why Every Marketer Needs a New Link Building Strategy with Arnie Kuenn – April 24th, 2012
At our April event, Arnie Kuenn, link building expert, author, and President of Vertical Measures, gave an incredibly deep and thorough presentation on link building. Check out Aaron Weiche’s video interview with Arnie Kuenn.

Tools of the Trade for SEO with Taylor Pratt of Raven Tools – January 26th, 2012
At our inaugural event, Taylor gave a great 45+ minute presentation on SEO tools, followed up by Q&A and then an intimate demonstration of the Raven Tools platform. Check out the event recap.