Live Reports from Search Engine Strategies - San Jose 2004

[rustybrick]

This week many of the moderators will be at the Search Engine Strategies in San Jose. Some of us will be posting live coverage of the sessions we attend. This thread will be the central location for all announcements about new posts on SES San Jose live coverage.

We will be posting new threads for each session we attend in the most appropriate forum room. When we post this new thread, we will come here to notify you where the thread is located.

I will be leaving to San Jose shortly. I hope the wifi in the conference area and rooms work well. If they do, please expect (from me) live coverage to be posted minutes after the sessions end.

[steve sardell]

Thanks RustyB,

Not all of us are able to break away, and your posts will be much appreciated.

[rustybrick]

First session almost done, please visit my notes on the Dealing With Contextual & Other Non- Search Ads (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=876) session.

[rustybrick]

Very interesting session named Inside The Searcher's Mind (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=878), check it out.

[rustybrick]

Next session I covered is named Personalizing Search (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=885). This topic was the hottest thing in search before the SEMPO scandal (just kidding), and I look forward to hearing what some of the panelists have to say, specifically Eurekster. Danny starts asking who hear feels that personalized search will be the next big wave in search. Hands went up in the audience. Danny says that this might be one avenue towards this area. continue reading... (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=885)

[rustybrick]

Check out my coverage of the Search Detours: Beyond the Top 10 (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=888) session.

[Incubator]

Thanks RustyB, these are great posts

Cheers

Wc

[steve sardell]

Rusty and Nacho,

Great job keeping us posted. My hat is off to you.

[rustybrick]

New thread on the SEMPO Meeting at SES San Jose 2004 (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=894).

[dannysullivan]

The Executive Roundtable sessions doesn't happen until tomorrow, but I could really use some contributions on questions. Please post ideas over here: Ask The Search Execs (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=865)

[rustybrick]

Just posted notes on the Opening Keynote by Danny Sullivan (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=905).

[rustybrick]

The Auditing Paid Listings & Click-fraud Issues (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=908) session coverage is live.

[rustybrick]

text goes here... Creating Compelling Ads & Landing Pages (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=910) session. :)

[rustybrick]

Europe, isn't Danny from there? :) Reaching Out to Europe (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=914). My posts here keep getting more and more creative. ;)

[rustybrick]

Last session of the day Search Ads Beyond Google & Overture (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=916).

[Elisabeth]

10:15 PM - Live from the Google Dance - OZOMATLI just left the Google stage after an hour or so of a killer live performance - as energetic as always!!!

more to come tomorrow....

[rustybrick]

Thanks Elis for that update, for more on the Google Dance visit the Google Dance 2004 (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=919) thread. If you were there, feel free to add your thoughts on it. I think it was 'groovy'. :cool:

[rustybrick]

First session of the day named Executive Roundtable (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?p=7926#post7926). I posted it in the thread where Danny asked us to ask questions for the search execs.

[rustybrick]

Tim Mayer was just sitting to my left, tried to pay him off to give me some secrets but he wouldn't give it up. Other then not giving me any insider information, he is still a nice guy. So my new favorite search engine is Yahoo. :)

Ok, just posted the Shopping Search Tactics (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=927) session. Check it out.

[KevinSource]

RustyBrick, You Rock!

Thanks for all the detailed posts. It's great to get some insight on the sessions that I don't have time to attend....I'm sure there are many others who also appreciate your dedication.

[rustybrick]

Good session over at Meet the Shopping Search Engines (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=932).

[rustybrick]

Very unique and interesting session named Moot Court: Trademark Protection on Trial (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=935)

[rustybrick]

One of my favorite sessions, Search Memories (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=949).

[rustybrick]

Do you want to meet the search engines (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=950)?

[rustybrick]

Advanced Search Term Research Issues (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=951), good one.

[rustybrick]

Final one of the conference at Web Feeds, Blogs & Search (http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?t=952)

[rustybrick]

That covers the conference, I will try to write up a summarized review in the next few days.

Again, please excuse any of my typos and grammar errors, I did not proof read or edit any of my posts. Actually, I did not even read them, just typed them.

[Hungryfish]

Thanks Guy's

For those on the east coast that primarily focus on the NY show for "huge", news and happanings. Were very grateful for your contributions. Keep up the good work , see ya in NY....thanks.
jb

[rustybrick]

:) On my way back to NY in a few hours. Good thing for the wifi in the airport. I have a few hours to kill, if anyone has specific questions.

[Joseph Morin]

Just made it home, GREAT posts Barry and it was a pleasure to meet you as well. Have a safe flight. :)

[AussieWebmaster]

Rusty - excellent job as always. I was looking for you and Elisabeth at the convention but between the two sessions (I am Frank Watson) and the networking I was there to do the trip flew by.
Just got back to NYC on redeye and am off to office to put out fires and then home for real sleep.
Had a blast and will pass along some insights I ganed from the sessions and the late night conversations.

[steve sardell]

Barry, again want you to know how much your posts are appreciated. What you did was above and beyond. Give your fingers a rest and have a great weekend.

[Elisabeth]

BTW, there's a few minute long digital video interview with Danny Sullivan by Bambi Francisco of CBS Marketwatch posted here right now:

http://cbs.marketwatch.com/tvradio/default.asp?siteid=mktw&dist=ltvrtab

note right below that, a link about Mark Cuban's involvement with IceRocket.com

[oilman]

excellent coverage rustybrick but you didn't hit my session on affiliates - I'll save you a seat up front next time ;)

soooo glad to be home and in my own bed again. Was great to see many of you again and meet several new faces as well. I'm off to take a nap now - hehehehe.

[rustybrick]

I'll have to catch yours in Sweden, I guess. :)

[SEGuru]

Had a great time with you guys out there!
Can't wait for Stockholm! See you guys there.

;)

[donut]

Wow- I hate that I missed this conference. Check out the pictures of our Admin: Elisabeth (http://www.highrankings.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=-9&pos=0)

[Elisabeth]

ding, ding, ding!! We have a winner!

... i was wondering who was gonna post the first link to that.

[Chris Boggs]

Hi all,

Please feel free to read reports from each day at SES San Jose, found at our home page: http://www.instantposition.com. These will briefly discuss the highlights of the sessions I personally attended. I would love any feedback or further conversation regarding these newsletters.

Thanks for your time!

Chris Boggs

[AussieWebmaster]

ding, ding, ding!! We have a winner!

... i was wondering who was gonna post the first link to that.
Funny I think I walked past you a bunch of times at the conference and the various parties.. had wanted to put face to name... now I can and still be anonymous on my end!!!!

[Joseph Morin]

Ha! I believe I was standing next to you when they ran out of glasses and you just grabbed the whole dang bottle!

[SEGuru]

That cracked me up! Oilman, Brandy and myself walked by just after that...and there she was...holding that bottle proudly!

It was fun putting the face with name and hanging with you Elisabeth!

[Elisabeth]

aussie, that's kinda funny. danny was trying to find you at the tech party to introduce us.

and for the record, i didn't "grab" the bottle, they offered it up - when they ran out of cups.

(and I shared it too)

complete opposite of google's party, eh?

[Joseph Morin]

Grabbing, guzzling what's the difference? You certainly didn't turn it down!

[AussieWebmaster]

aussie, that's kinda funny. danny was trying to find you at the tech party to introduce us.

and for the record, i didn't "grab" the bottle, they offered it up - when they ran out of cups.

(and I shared it too)

complete opposite of google's party, eh?
I spent a good amount of the time at the tech party talking with Jim Stob - mostly about boats - we covered Yahoo Site Match in a couple of minutes.....
well maybe next time