Meet other local people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and more general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines.

• Would you like to master the art of marketing? • Do you have experience that you would like to share with others? • Would you like feedback on your marketing ideas from a panel of marketing experts? Then this is the group for you. Hi. My name is Todd Staples and I am thrilled that you have taken a moment to look at the Los Angeles Marketing Professionals Meetup group. I look forward to meeting you in person. In our Meetup group we discuss the marketing secrets and implementation techniques of …

The focus of this MySQL group will be: 1. Learn as much as possible about MySQL from experts in the field. From High Availability, Clustering and Replication to Storage Engine technology. 2. Network with others interested in MySQL. 3. Have some good conversation about the world's most popular open source database. All levels of experience welcome!

Are you looking for new and innovative ways to build a profitable business model and emerging brand during tough economic times to gain funding, partners, investors,customers, evangelists, etc? The founders of this group are seasoned business strategists, brand strategists, venture capital and finance experts, website, internet marketing & business planning experts that desire to get your product,service,website, software, invention, or company growing. Learn how to acquire customers, investors, …

We are a group of internet marketers as well as local entrepreneurs looking to meet, discuss, share and learn about web marketing. This group is open and welcomes any and all skill levels be you a newbie to web marketing or a seasoned pro. Some of the topics that will be discussed include link building, pay per click, SEO, SEM, e-commerce, affiliate marketing, social media, web 2.0, article marketing, outsourcing and content creation. Come learn, share, network and meet other like minded profess …

OUR MEETUPS ARE FREE, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALES OR PITCHING!  ONLY INFORMATIVE AND CONTENT PACKED MEETINGS :-) Get together with other Marketers & Business Owners who want to learn the in's and out's of the Internet Marketing. Come to this Meetup if some of the questions below apply to you: What is Internet Marketing / Social Media, and how is it used by businesses and Entrepreneurs? Don't know where to start with your Internet presence, or how to build a BLOG?  Come and find out!  You can do …

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN ENERGY – JANUARY 31 The Los Angeles Chapter of Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) will hold its next networking meeting on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Association, 110 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 900141-2006. JANUARY 31 IS A FREE ADMISSION EVENT The happy hour/networking event will be highlighted by a speech from David Freeman, an energy executive, engineer, attorney and author who is one of the leaders in American energy policy and currentl …

A community lab in downtown LA.  Amateurs and professionals are all welcome to join us.

Digital Music LA is the premiere networking event for music professionals in LA. Our events bring together the complete ecosystem - managers, producers, marketers, artists and more- to explore new technologies, products and revenue models that are creating new business opportunities for the music industry. Explore digital and interactive music technologies, business models, devices and creative approaches. We cover everything needed to know to create, market, engage fans and monetize music in …

Boxaplex is a co-working space in West Hollywood, California. Tired of working alone, or in a crowded (and noisy) coffee shop? We have desks for rent in a bright and modern office, where you can network with like-minded professionals and get...stuff...done. Started by Boxador (www.boxador.com), an online technology incubator. We would like to meet and work with like-minded entrepreneurs, user experience designers, web developers, software engineers, information architects, idea incubators or ju …

OUR MEETUPS ARE FREE, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALES OR PITCHING!  ONLY INFORMATIVE AND CONTENT PACKED MEETINGS :-) You probably realize your small business needs some form of Internet Marketing, but no one can seem to explain to you how internet marketing works in plain English...  Or if you are an Entrepreneur and just want to learn how to build a BLOG – come to the Meetups and we'll all help each other figure it out. Even if you’re an experienced Internet Marketer, come and join the meetings so …

Co-founded by TechZulu and the Entrepreneurship Association at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, Spotlight: LA Tech is a showcase for new technology homegrown in our region. It’s a toast to those who build and innovate and a gathering of students, professionals and tech enthusiasts of all stripes. This quarterly series consists of 5-6 five-minute stage demonstrations by passionate tech innovators, followed by a closing SuperDemo given by a thought leader in the community. The program is gu …

What? We love drums!  What kinds? *    Aburukuwa   *    Acha drum   *    Agogô   *    Anvil   *    Apito   *    Ashiko   *    Atabaque   *    Balafon   *    Bass drum   *    Batá drum   *    Bedug   *    Bell Chime   *    Bell Tree   *    Bendir   *    Bodhrán with cipín (tipper)   *    Bombo   *    Bonang   *    Bongo   *    Bougarabou   *    Cabasa   *    Cabasa/Afuche   *    cachimbo (smallest drum, highest pitch)   *    Caisa   *    Caixa   *    caja (largest drum, lowest pitch)   *    Caj …

We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. In an increasingly disconnected world, NextSpace creates a collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work. Our business model is simple: NextSpace sells membership in that collaborative community. Our members come from a wide variety of industries: software, design, marketing, legal services, archi …

Los Angeles SEO and Internet Marketing will be offering weekly FREE seminars on all aspects of Internet Marketing including SEO (search engine optimization), pay-per-click, youtube, twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, other social media, sales copy, conversion marketing, CMS web design, search optimized web design and everything else you need to know to make money and build your business online! All talks will be given by professional, certified marketing professionals FREE to help you double your busi …

Imagine if there was a place, where at one table an entrepreneur meets her next $100,000 investor. A designer meets a new client, a web developer with a great internet startup. A PHP engineer meets a charismatic founder that excites him with his vision, so much so that he can picture leaving his day job for the exhilarating experience of working tirelessly for technology stock options that could be worth millions one day... We're building this community. @LATechHappyHour

The South Bay Business Networking Group is a local, independent business referral organization who's purpose is to promote members services and generate qualified business leads. SBBNG Members meet weekly in a friendly but structured format to develop relationships with other professionals. Through trusted alliances with fellow business principals you will expand your client base and your circle of resources in the local South Bay area. This is a proven means of securing more business and buildi …

At the NoHoWeHo JUG you get to meet other local Java professionals and talk about code, architecture, innovation, opportunities, and share ideas about real-world problems. Our meetings will be technically focused and often include expert speakers on Java-related topics. We welcome engineers, developers,  geeks and professionals at all skill levels. * NOTE: This MeetUp Group is closed to recruiters.

WELCOME TO SEO SUMMIT! Get together with other local professionals who work in search marketing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, social media optimization, social media marketing, pay-per-click advertising, and all other forms of internet marketing. Come learn something new and share what you know with others! This group is for those who are passionate about the art and science of online marketing. No business pitches or highly structured meetings - just good, thought-provok …

Do you use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro Engineer or any other CAD software to design parts and products? Do you use MasterCAM, Vericut, SurfCAM or similar software? Do you use CNC lathes, mills, routers, etc to cut parts? If your answer to any of these questions is YES then you need to join this group! This group is operated completely by volunteers with the goal of promoting the sharing of skills and information related to the use of all CAD/CAM/CNC software and hardware. We also hope to he …

This group is for Software Engineering professionals to meet and discuss all aspects of the Software Engineering = development, analysis, test, quality, project management, refuse, methodologies, support, release, best practices, languages, new stuff, trends, tool sets, SWE careers. Eventually we will open some meetings to non-engineers but for now we would like to have members that have some background as a practicing engineer or developer. We will also cover scripting and scripting languages a …

With several weekly and monthly events, the Greater Los Angeles Area is one the most active areas for Drupal in the world. Formerly named Downtown Los Angeles Drupal, we've been meeting regularly in and around Downtown Los Angeles, California, since early 2010, and now organize a large number of events in the area. Our members and organizers have produced hundreds of Drupal events, including job fairs, meetups and workshops, conferences, paid trainings, coworking days, study group sessions, movi …

The Advertising Society is a private organization serving the advertising community with the necessary tools and resources to educate and empower industry talent. We fulfill our mission by providing a professional platform for our members to connect face to face, collaborate and share life experiences. Engage with diverse talent in the areas of Advertising, Marketing, Online, Mobile, Digital Media, Tech, Developers, Startups, Social Media, Public Relations, Music, Film and Entertainment. Why Att …

SEMPO Los Angeles is the local working group of Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO). We are open to SEMPO members and anyone interested in Search Marketing, SEO, PPC and other search-related topics. We hold regular events that offer educational and networking opportunities for local SEM professionals as well as students interested in launching a career in search engine marketing. SEMPO L.A. was formed in the fall 2010. The group recognizes the importance of an engaged memb …

A group for Los Angeles QA Professionals to get together and learn about a common interest.

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unpreten …

BioSpark is a social platform aimed at pushing the boundaries of medical technologies. Our mission is to bring medical, technology, and engineering subject matter experts together to meet, share ideas, and push innovation in medical technologies.

This group is for anyone interested in the fields of stem cell biology and/or gene therapy. All are welcome: students, scientists, physicians, entrepreneurs, managers, and other business or science professionals - from those currently working in these fields to those just interested in learning more. The goal of this group is to network with other people in the LA area that are interested in these exciting and rapidly evolving areas of science and their potential impact on modern medicine. The f …