WebmasterWorld Las Vegas Conference

[Brett_Tabke]

We are proud to announce our lucky number 7 conference will be held on Nov 16,17,18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada.

[webmasterworld.com...]

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WebmasterWorld's World Of Search Conference Rolls into Las Vegas

Event Focuses on Search Engines and Website Marketing.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) August 23, 2004 - WebmasterWorld today announced
that its [webmasterworld.com...] [World of Search
Conference 7] will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center November
16-18, 2004. The Internet marketing event will be comprised of three
tracks focused on search engines, affiliates & advertising, and
webmasters & e-commerce.

Brett Tabke, CEO of WebmasterWorld.com and conference coordinator,
said, "This is our lucky 7th conference. We are expecting 1,500-2500
attendees, which will be double the number that attended our 6th
Internet marketing conference in Orlando back in late February. To
accommodate the growth, we are moving the event to the Las Vegas
Convention Center,."

Todd Friesen the conference's Director of Sponsorship and Exhibition,
said, "So it's out with COMDEX and in with webmasters. Our Premier
Sponsors include GenieKnows and InfoSearch Media. All the major search
engines and affiliate programs will be on hand too."

Tabke added, "The undertow of the web this year has been the slow but
impactful rebirth of the independent website owner. Between affiliate
programs, new advertising vehicles, and a fresh pack of search engines,
independent webmasters are back! This is the Golden Age of Search.
Are you feeling lucky?"

About WebmasterWorld
[webmasterworld.com...] [WebmasterWorld], established in 1998, is
a comprehensive news and discussion forum for web professionals and
features more than 100 specialist topics covering technical and
marketing Internet topics for all levels of ability. It has public and
private subscribers-only sections and is the fastest growing forum on
the Internet today.

For more information about World of Webmasters Conference VII, contact
Brett Tabke at 512-231-8107, [e-mail]. In the UK - Neil
Marshall, Marshall Jennings PR Limited. Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

For more details about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at the
Internet marketing event, contact Todd Friesen at 250-478-2552 or
[e-mail].

[Opus]

The conference is at the convention centre, not the Hilton Hotel.

[Brett_Tabke]

>$500 for 5 nights

There are guys that found that WITH air fare at the Hilton through America West for $399.

>The conference is at the convention centre, not

Which is attached to the Hilton.

>how can i miss it after a near no-show at 6 and a half (london).

AWESOME! Glad you are coming Caine! One of the old timers! and one of the first WebmasterWorld member I met at our conferences.

> BroadProspect coming from Isreal

Cool! Good to see you again!

[Opus]

The Las Vegas Convention Center is right next to the Hilton. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for one hotel in Vegas to sit on 100 acres. I have been to Vegas many a time but not to that particular area. On the map, they are a bit of a distance apart. On the monorail, they are one station apart (ie there is a station for the Hilton and another one for the convention center).

[momsbudget]

<On the map, they are a bit of a distance apart. On the monorail, they are one station apart (ie there is a station for the Hilton and another one for the convention center).>

I've done the entire strip in 4 inch stilettos, it's not THAT far.

[anallawalla]

On the map, they are a bit of a distance apart.

Allow for 15 minutes to walk from the LVCC to your hotel room in the Hilton - +/- depending on where the two endpoints are.

[cesweb.org...]

This map shows the Hilton's convention halls at the top left, not the hotel itself, which is attached to the halls.

[TheDoctor]

I've done the entire strip in 4 inch stilettos

Now you've got my imagination working overtime ;)

[Hawkgirl]

> On the map, they are a bit of a distance apart.

I walked from the LV Hilton to the convention center yesterday. Here's the trick - if you're good at navigating through buildings, you can go almost directly from the Hilton to the convention center door-to-door. Literally, it's out the door at the Hilton, walk about 50 yards, and in the door at the convention center. It's that easy. Of course, once you're in the convention center or the Hilton, you have to hoof it quite a ways -- those are BIG buildings!

> I've done the entire strip in 4 inch stilettos, it's not THAT far.

That deserves some kind of award.

[momsbudget]

<Of course, once you're in the convention center or the Hilton, you have to hoof it quite a ways -- those are BIG buildings!>

Very true - is it as bad as SES in Chicago? It was like 2 miles inside!

<That deserves some kind of award.>

For a normal person probably, lol, standard wear for me (and I'm not a show girl!). The only problem with Vegas is, if you leave me alone for 5 minutes I will have 2 new pairs of stilettos - the casino shops are quite enticing and I have a weakness! I think that's why I don't gamble though, I need it for shoes, lol.

[Rumbas]

I probably wont make it this time. Became a dad to a wonderfull girl a few days ago :)

>Old timers

Hehe, remember those first ones? LOL. Caine, I specially remember the one in Irvine where we actully were some of first guys to meet BT. Can't say it didn't take its toll on the man, haha ;)

Kind of a different gig these days, eh?

Ya'll enjoy it and remeber to give detailed photos and reports when you come home!

[shri]

>> Became a dad to a wonderfull girl a few days ago

Congrats. Is it me or are an increasing number of members becoming parents?

[hannamyluv]

Is it me or are an increasing number of members becoming parents?

Even Peter Pan had to grow up sometime... ;)

[lorax]

>> Even Peter Pan had to grow up sometime

I did not.

Congrats Rumbas! :)

[SubmissoR]

I am a parent, but I am resisting growing upo at all costs!

AND I'm going to the conference, woo hoo!

[Galtego]

A big fan of the Mark Burnett's Casino television show on FOX this summer, I just booked my room at the Golden Nugget . . . $59 a night. The reservation process was smooth and interesting . . . lots of options regarding shows and activities.

[Opus]

The Golden Nugget is downtown. Unless you have a car, it is a hassle getting to the convention center. The Strip runs somewhat North and South. Downtown is north of the Strip. The convention center is east of the Strip. The monorail runs along the east side of the Strip (and stops at the convention center). Local transit usually run along the Strip. Don't know if there is convenient bus service to the convention center from downtown. Taxi can be expensive. You can lose whatever saving you have with getting to the conference each day. If you shop around the net, you can get similar or better deals for a hotel on the Strip. Check out airfare and hotel deals.

If you haven't been to Vegas lately, bear in mind that some of the blocks are much bigger than your regular city blocks. For some hotels along the Strip, it may take you 10 to 15 minutes of walking from one hotel to the one next door. The main section of the road on the Strip is now 7 lanes of traffic going each way (ie 14 lanes in total). It is bumper to bumper traffic day and night. They have built several overpass walkways because the light will turn red well before you can get across to the other side. The sidewalk will be packed with people at night.

[Galtego]

Opus, thank you. I changed my reservation to a hotel on the Strip for not much more. I'll visit downtown instead of staying there.

[Brett_Tabke]

Ya, the Convention Center / Hilton is a major stop on the tramway, so it is easy to get anywhere on the strip.

[mrfragger]

NOTE: The early signup and payment period is over at 5pm eastern time today SEPT 16, 2004. That is to give the last minute folks time to register and complete the payment process.

crap...I think I missed it....how much more is it gonna be? $399...Hopefully $499...then perhaps I can still go. I wasn't sure yesterday.....am a little more inclined today but depending on how much it goes up I guess I'll have to decide.

[vkaryl]

Congratulations to all of you, Rumbas!

>>Is it me or are an increasing number of members becoming parents?<<

>>Even Peter Pan had to grow up sometime... ;)<<

>>I am a parent, but I am resisting growing upo at all costs!<<

I've been a parent for nearly 38 years. I'm STILL not grown up, and I don't ever plan to be! What a waste of time and fun....

[Nuttakorn]

Anybody come from Asia to attend this conference? Is that easy for getting VISA to america in business purpose for attending this conference?

[Opus]

Getting a visa to the US is probably tougher since 9/11. Poorer countries like India might be difficult because they fear that you won't leave. Muslim countries may also be difficult because they think you might be a terrorist.

Best to check with the US embassy in your country before signing up for the conference. The process can be lengthy. By the time you get the visa, the conference would have been over.

Getting a visa has a lot to do with your own background. If you are the average Joe, young, single, and female, your chances are very slim. If you are a well-to-do Chinese and of high position, you might get a visa to enter the US but won't get an exit visa to leave China.

[Zap33]

I just found out abuot the conference and will probably attend. I noticed on the registration page that they have a "Coupon Code" box....is there a code out there that I should know about to discount the price of admission?

Sorry to sound like a cheapskate but I am trying to talk a couple other people into attending and price is a major issue. Thanks for your help and hope to see you in Vegas!

[Opus]

Just heard on the news tonight that they are having problems with the Las Vegas monorail. They shut it down twice in September and is still down. Hope they get the problems ironed out before the conference or else some of us will have to do some daily exercise.

[percentages]

It's been over a month since I checked in with WW and look what has happened. A WebmasterWorld conference at my preferred location.....yippeee!

This is a great choice for location, us Floridian's are overjoyed at the selection!

[anallawalla]

Nuttakorn,

I know at least one person from HK who is coming but I don't recall his nationality. Several nationalities don't need a visa but can come under a Visa Waiver scheme.

[Brett_Tabke]

Coupons are fairly limited to WebmasterWorld supporters.

>Anybody come from Asia to attend this conference?

a few dozen.

[shri]

>> I know at least one person from HK who is coming but I don't recall his nationality.

As far as I know his nationality is Indian.. :)

(No, I don't have any visa problems with most countries.)