The hottest digital marketing event this side of State of Search

Local U is coming to the SMU Plano campus on October 15th where you can learn from world leading experts in local search.
Workshop turns local business owners into local marketing experts
If you’re looking to understand the ins and outs of local search and SEO, then you’re in luck! Local University (a.k.a. Local U) — a full-day digital marketing workshop — is coming to the Dallas area (Plano) on October 15th, and we couldn’t be more excited for all the small business owners, agencies, and corporations here in the DFW area.
Local University Dallas is just one of several Local U venues across the nation. Each workshop aims to help local attendees grasp the constantly-changing nature of Google, and learn how to get their websites to rank higher in local search results.
Starting with the basics of building an SEO-friendly website, and moving all the way up to online reputation management, effective email marketing, and even live site clinics, the speakers at Local U Dallas are sure to deliver practical and innovative strategies.
Sponsored by SMU, the BBB, and Google, the speakers at this year’s event include:
- Willys DeVoll, Google
- Paul Sherland, IX Brand SEO
- Mary Bowling, Ignitor Digital
- Will Scott, Search Influence
- Aaron Weiche, Get Five Stars
- And Local University’s own Mike Blumenthal — who just so happens to be the speaker at our October DFWSEM meeting!

Local U attendees have a rare opportunity to directly pick the brains of leading local search experts.
One of the defining characteristics of Local University is its size. Instead of being a mega conference like Pubcon (which will feature several DFWSEM speakers), Local U prides itself on being a much smaller affair, limiting the venue to only 150 seats. This allows for deeper learning, closer networking, and a truly unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
The workshop starts at 8:00 am at SMU in Plano, and it will run until 4:00 pm.
Learn more about the agenda and the incredible speakers over at localudallas.com, and order your tickets today before they’re gone.
This event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you do not want to pass up, so register today — we look forward to seeing you there!