January 2012 | DANIEL BIANCHINI

The Internets Darkest Day

Yesterday was an historic moment in the Internets short history, with some of the biggest websites going on strike. The blackout is in protest of Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect Intelluctal Property Act (PIPA) legislation that is being put to the US Government.

We can’t let poorly thought out laws get in the way of the internet’s development. Facebook opposes SOPA and PIPA, and we will continue to oppose any laws that will hurt the internet. – Mark Zucherburg – Founder of Facebook

Some of the largest websites in the world, for 24 hours blacked out parts of, or in some cases the entire website in protest. Thus, showing what the internet could be like if the law actually came into force.

Online Marketing Conferences

Every year people look for when the Online Marketing Conferences are going to be held and whether they are worth while going to. As with last year, I have updated my Online Marketing Conference Calendar to share with you all.

Please feel free to share the Online Marketing Calendar with your colleagues, and hopefully I will see you at a few off them this year.

My 2012 SEO Conference Wish List

Each year I look at the conference calendar to see which I feel will be the most beneficial to me. This year I am looking at the calendar slightly differently as I want to pitch for speaking slots as well as attend as an attendee.

Below I have highlighted the conferences that I want to attend as a member of the audience, and possible pitch to speak at some events.

BrightonSEO

This has become one of the must attend events every time that it is held. Last year BrightonSEO sold 600 tickets in less than 30minutes, which tells you exactly how popular and valuable it has become.

Kelvin Newman, the founder of BrightonSEO has continued to increase the capacity of the event each time, providing the very best speakers from across the SEO industry.

I am hoping that I will be able to attend both BrightonSEOs this year and maybe be in a position to speak at the event in 2013.. 🙂

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