What we’re about
Raleigh SEO Meetup
The Most Successful SEO Meetup in the USA
Since 2008, the Raleigh SEO Meetup has helped thousands of marketers, business owners, developers, and creators grow smarter about search — and connect with the people who move this industry forward.
With over 4,000 members, 250+ past events, and a reputation for no-fluff, actionable education, Raleigh SEO Meetup is the largest and longest-running SEO meetup in the country — and still completely free to attend.
“This meetup draws huge crowds [and] big name speakers.”
🎤 Big Ideas, Bigger Names
You’ll hear from top-tier speakers — national leaders and local legends who live and breathe SEO.
Past speakers include:
🧠 Rand Fishkin (Moz, SparkToro)
🛰️ Mike King (iPullRank)
📍 Joy Hawkins (Sterling Sky)
🧾 Bill Slawski (SEO by the Sea)
🧩 Eric Enge (Stone Temple, Perficient)
📰 Scott Dikkers (Co-founder, The Onion)
🤖 Hamlet Batista (RankSense)
📢 Casie Gillette (KoMarketing)
🧠 Kevin Indig (Shopify, G2)
Sessions range from deep-dive technical SEO, to AI-powered tools, to content that converts — always delivered by people doing the work.
“Casie Gillette's talk was one of the best marketing sessions I’ve attended, paid or free. This group punches way above its weight.” — Local SEO strategist via blog comment
📚 Learn. Apply. Grow.
We don’t talk theory. We give you takeaways you can use tomorrow — no matter your experience level.
Topics we cover:
- Technical SEO & Core Web Vitals
- Local SEO & Map Pack Optimization
- Content Strategy & SEO Copywriting
- Link Building (White Hat & Realistic)
- Analytics, ROI & Attribution
- WordPress SEO
- AI, Tools & Marketing Automation
- Schema, Site Architecture, and more
Formats include:
- Keynotes & Panels
- Live Audits & AMAs
- Virtual Roundtables
- Workshops
- “Show & Tell” hangouts
- Monthly Global SEO Social online
🧑🤝🧑 A Community That Moves Careers
This group is where marketers meet collaborators, job seekers find offers, and freelancers land their next client.
“I showed up nervous and left with new friends, a job lead, and actual clarity about SEO. Best decision I’ve made for my career.” — Attendee review
Past sponsors and partners include:
🔹 DeepCrawl
🔹 Moz
🔹 Microsoft
🔹 Look to the Right
🔹 TheeDigital
🔹 Reunion Marketing
🔹 AuthorityLabs
🔹 OptSus
🔹 NC State University
🔹 Pendo
🔹 Adapt Partners
🔹 Media Two Interactive
We’re free because they believe in community.
No upsells. No nonsense. Just people who love to share what works.
📍 What to Expect
✅ Monthly events (online + in-person)
✅ Free forever – no tickets or subscriptions
✅ Global reach, local roots
✅ Speakers, panels, networking, and Q&A
✅ Stay for the after-party — where jobs and friendships are born
“More than a few people have found employment through this group, and even more have improved their websites thanks to the advice shared here.” — From attendee Q&A recap
🔗 Ready to Rank?
Whether you're new to SEO or ready to teach a masterclass, there's something here for you — and a community that will meet you where you are.
📅 RSVP today → Join the Raleigh SEO Meetup
🎓 Learn. 🤝 Connect. 📈 Grow.
Because the most successful SEO Meetup in the USA wouldn’t be the same without you.
