This Post is Dedicated to Mat Siltala
If you type in Mat seo in Google you’ll find my friend Mat Siltala‘s home page. I thought I was all over the internet! I need to create a page on www.janetmeiners.com linking to my linkedin page, MySpace profile, Delicious bookmarks, Facebook page, et etc etc.
Mat is the smartest SEO expert that I know. I got to know him through his SEO blog. Frankly, I thought he doubled as a bouncer at rock concerts. But, no, he’s an SEO expert. I have good reason to kiss up, he’s going to be famous someday. He should be speaking at conferences.
MarketingSherpa gave some great tips on how to land a speaking gig and how to maximize the effect. I challenge Mat to speak at an SEO conference next year. He’s good at teaching complex subjects in a straightforward way.
How did I get to know Jeff Barr? How did I get to know Jeremy Palmer? Wayne Porter? I heard them speak at conferences. It’s often worth it to talk to the people whose speech you liked. I really enjoy talking to the speakers and giving feedback. They usually appreciate it too.
If you have experience getting speaking gigs – let us know how you got started.
4 Responses to “This Post is Dedicated to Mat Siltala”
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June 22nd, 2007 at 11:06 am
Hey Newspapergrl, Thank you so much for your kind words! I think you rock! I will take you up on that challenge, but I will also require you to help me achieve the goal! Sound like a plan?
June 22nd, 2007 at 10:15 pm
So does mat consult on the side?
June 24th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Yes, that is what I do for a living. (for those that want to know) Plus I also run my own Internet businesses.
August 6th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Mat consulted me and was amazing. I would say a high percent of what I know today started with his training.