Free talk on SEO and Social Media for Pro Photographers

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak at the Dallas Fort Worth Pictage Users’ Group (PUG) last week about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media for Wedding and Portrait Photographers. I truly had an amazing time talking, teaching, listening to, and meeting everyone at the Dallas PUG. I felt right at home with this group. Also, I came away with a much richer understanding of the issues, problems, and understanding of this fine bunch of photographers. I hope to carry what I learned from this meeting forward in my approach to helping other photographers master SEO and Social Media.

This week I will be speaking to two more groups, one here in Austin, and another in North Carolina. We also added Boston to the mix!

Hope to see you soon.

Location: Dallas, Texas PUG

Here is what some of my new friends had to say:

I’m so grateful to Wade for taking some time to visit with my Dallas Pictage User Group. We all know that there are so many nuances to the art of successful SEO and online marketing; Wade really knows his stuff. He’s great at teaching you some key concepts in language that isn’t too ”techie.”

- Kristin Greenlee, Dallas PUG Leader, Kristin Greenlee Photography

With the ever evolving social medias and internet traffic, as well as where business is headed it’s extremely valuable to have a “guru” willingly provide useful and practical steps to take in improving SEO immediately. Went into your presentation clueless, left feeling confident and motivated to take action… and to call you! Thank you for your time and knowledge!

-Jenna Palomino, Ficklezeal Photography

I enjoyed Wade’s presentation on SEO. He was extremely generous in giving some of his secrets that help get his clients to the top of Google searches. He was very open to any questions the group had and just a super nice guy in general. I hope he offers an advance SEO workshop in the near future!

- Ronni Haslett, Bella Bee Photography

Wade Holloway is dynamite! Information and ideas popped like popcorn. The class speed was gentle enough that I had time to understand and make my notes. I’ve got a new direction to take my website. Nobody needs experts who can only communicate 50-dollar words. Wade made it easy to digest!

- Jim Rode, Jim Rode Photographer

Just what I needed to move forward! Wade was a trustworthy source of helpful tips and practical suggestions for everyone who attended.

- Cynthia Burtch, Cynthia Burtch Photography

Wade provided invaluable information that I put into action after attending his meeting. There were simple things about SEO I had never thought about, and were simple to enact on my own.

- Brian Bacher, bdb photography

I went home and changed my title tags for my website right away after the talk. There were several things mention that could be fixed in minutes on my web site control panel. Now I am ready to see my search engine results improve!

- Tracy Autem, Tracy Autem Photography

About the Talk:

We talked about Search Engine Optimization & Social Media for professional photographers and studios. I outlined the foundations of Search Engine Optimization for photographers, then moved on to a lively Q & A session that could have easily gone on into the night. The goal was to demystify SEO and give a foundation. In addition, I gave exercises, got them started optimizing their own sites, and thinking about a social media strategy.

Attendees’ walked away with things that will make an immediate difference to their online presence and hopefully their pocketbooks.

About the speaker:

WADE HOLLOWAY : FolioMojo founder, internet marketer, SEM, SEO, photographer, dad, extreme skier, urban gardener, music lover…

Upcoming SEO Talk dates (non-Pictage members welcome):

• Austin, TX Sept. 16
• Raleigh, NC Sept. 17
• San Francisco, CA Sept. 23
• Portland, Maine Sept. 29
• Boston, MA Oct. 6
• Orlando, FL Oct. 20
• Long Beach, CA Oct. 28

Coming to a city near you Sept. – Oct. 2009. Other dates and cities TBA.

Go to our Contact Page to email us for a location near you. Be sure to tell me what city and state you are in.

About the Dallas PUG Leader:

Kristin will be speaking at PartnerCon in New Orleans Wednesday, November 4, 2:10pm – 3:10pm, in the Photographers’ Lounge.

Here is a snippet about her talk:

Making the Most of the Mistakes You Make While Preparing to Make Fewer!

We all make mistakes, but few of us really admit them fully and take an honest look at how we contributed to them. In this session I’ll discuss our worst photographer fears realized: Zillas, difficult requests, major and minor mishaps, and the best ways to handle them. I’ll also unveil great ideas for educating and preparing your clients to prevent miscommunications and create a better understanding of expectations. I’ll walk attendees through my best time-saving ideas for creating optimal circumstances for shooting and forming a tight bond of trust with your clients.

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