• Marketing Land
  • Sections
    • CMO
    • Social
    • SEM
    • SEO
    • Analytics
    • Display
    • Retail
    • MarTech
    • Resources
    • More
    • Home
  • Marketing Land
  • CMO
  • Social
  • SEM
  • SEO
  • Analytics
  • Display
  • Retail
  • MarTech
  • Resources
  • More
  • SUBSCRIBE

Marketing Land

Marketing Land
  • CMO
  • Social
  • SEM
  • SEO
  • Analytics
  • Display
  • Retail
  • MarTech
  • Resources
  • More
  • Home
  • Newsletters
  • Home
CMO Zone

The Google Dance Returns To Silicon Valley @SMX West

The Google Dance is back. Don’t know what the Google Dance is? It’s the nickname given to when Google’s search results dance around after an algorithm update. But it’s also the name of an annual gathering for search marketers that Google hosted at its Googleplex headquarters from 2002 through 2008. Now the Google Dance is back. It’s happening […]

Elisabeth Osmeloski on January 14, 2016 at 9:00 am
  • More

goog-dance-2016-1920x1080
The Google Dance is back.

Don’t know what the Google Dance is? It’s the nickname given to when Google’s search results dance around after an algorithm update. But it’s also the name of an annual gathering for search marketers that Google hosted at its Googleplex headquarters from 2002 through 2008.

Now the Google Dance is back. It’s happening again in conjunction with our SMX West search marketing conference that runs March 1 through March 3 in San Jose.

The History Of The Google Dance

For more background, you can read Danny Sullivan’s announcement about the return of the Google Dance and its connection to the search marketing industry.

Google also still hosts a collection of photos from the first Google Dance held in 2002, which includes pics of many Google execs in their younger days mixing among search marketers. Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page were even on hand to give away some swag at the early events.

You can find more photos from past Google Dances by year in the official Google archives: 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 (After that, Google didn’t keep its own official photo archives).

Google Dance 2016

The return of the Google Dance — which has come about through the efforts of webmaster trends analyst Gary Illyes and search quality analyst Nathan Johns — will happen on March 2, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PT, at the main Google campus. Transportation from the SMX conference venue in San Jose will be provided beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Attendance is open to the first 500 SMX West “All Access” pass holders registered (Sorry, one-day All Access passes aren’t eligible). If you’ve already purchased an SMX West All Access pass (or are a speaker), you’re automatically registered for check-in at the Google Dance. If you haven’t, you’ll automatically be registered until all 500 passes are gone. More details are also on the SMX networking page.

You can learn more about the show at the SMX West site, including seeing the full agenda. We’re looking forward to seeing many of our readers out there and at the Google Dance!


Opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and not necessarily Marketing Land. Staff authors are listed here.



About The Author

Elisabeth Osmeloski
Elisabeth Osmeloski is VP of Audience Development for Search Engine Land and Marketing Land. In addition, she assists in programming sessions at Third Door Media's Search Marketing Expo conference and the Marketing Land Events series and manages speaking engagements for editorial staff. Follow her on Twitter @elisabethos.

Related Topics

Channel: CMO ZoneInternet Marketing IndustryInternet Marketing Industry: Search Marketing Expo - SMX

We're listening.

Have something to say about this article? Share it with us on Facebook, Twitter or our LinkedIn Group.

Get the daily newsletter digital marketers rely on.
See terms.

ATTEND OUR EVENTS

MarTech 2021: March 16-17

MarTech 2021: Sept. 14-15

MarTech 2020: Watch On-Demand

×

Attend MarTech - Click Here


Learn More About Our MarTech Events

April 13, 2021: SMX Create

May 18-19, 2021: SMX London

June 8-9, 2021: SMX Paris

June 15-16, 2021: SMX Advanced

June 21-22, 2021: SMX Advanced Europe

August 17, 2021: SMX Convert

November 9-10, 2021: SMX Next

December 14, 2021: SMX Code

Available On-Demand: SMX

Available On-Demand: SMX Report

×


Learn More About Our SMX Events

White Papers

  • The 7 Phases of a Website Redesign
  • Rearchitecting Revenue: Accelerating Demand Through Data
  • Save Your Marketing by Fixing Bad Data, First
  • Precision Demand Generation: Create Meaningful Connections With Your Buyer
  • The Media-First Approach Why visual media must be a primary consideration for e-commerce businesses
See More Whitepapers

Webinars

  • The AI Revolution Is Coming to Every Stage of Your Buyer’s Journey
  • The Fundamentals of Link Building for E-Commerce & Affiliate Sites in 2021
  • Your Customer is Calling: Make the Most of Your Marketing Spend with Call Tracking
See More Webinars

Research Reports

  • Local Marketing Solutions for Multi-Location Businesses
  • Enterprise Digital Asset Management Platforms
  • Identity Resolution Platforms
  • Customer Data Platforms
  • B2B Marketing Automation Platforms
  • Call Analytics Platforms
See More Research

h
Receive daily marketing news & analysis.

Channels

  • MarTech
  • CMO
  • Social
  • SEM
  • SEO
  • Mobile
  • Analytics
  • Retail
  • Display

Our Events

  • MarTech
  • SMX

Resources

  • White Papers
  • Research
  • Webinars

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Marketing Opportunities
  • Staff

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Newsletters
  • RSS
  • Youtube

© 2021 Third Door Media, Inc. All rights reserved.