Local Search is a hot area in online marketing. According to a recent research report from Borrell Associates, local online advertising will increase by 32 percent in 2007 to $7.7 billion. The report also predicts that by 2010 local search spending (includes local ads and email) will double.

Looking to learn more about how your company can benefit from local search? Attend Search Engine Strategies Local in Denver September 28, 2006. Speaking on the Local Search Marketing Tactics panel will be DFWSEM Board member Christine Churchill of KeyRelevance Search Engine Marketing who will outline best practices for local businesses to improve their local visibility. The conference will have representatives from all the major local search engines.