Benefits of Joining the SMA-NA

The SMA-NA has been dissolved effective Sept 15, 2007.

Membership payments made in September will be refunded, and all subscription payments will be cancelled. More news to follow.

 

The following is a list of possible programs and benefits the SMA-NA may be providing its members. If you wish, you may indicate the ones you are most interested in:

Members-only tools

• RFP (Request for Proposal) system
• Sub-contracting brokerage
• Salary surveys
• Job board
• Scholarships
• Press release service
• Certification
• Ombudsman service between SE's and members
• Market growth initiatives - ie Chamber of Commerce presentations, advertising
• Member discounts for directories

Support for your business

• Set out standard practice guidelines for business dealings, directories, etc
• Group Insurance discounts - health, dental, business, travel, auto, etc
• Advocacy services
• Legal help such as pre-designed contracts
• Discounts from copyright lawyers
• A search engine industry mutual fund run by reputable brokerage firm
• Discounts and special offers from other members and sponsors
• Travel discounts and benefits
• Legislative advocacy

Industry Information

• A member only newsletter or (better yet) glossy magazine with news, tips etc
• Members only research and information in addition to the public info we generate
• A knowledge base regarding common questions and problems
• Provide news and event coverage related to the industry
• International resources related to website content theft
• Support for SIGS - city SIGs, hispanic or french SIG, copywriter SIG, etc
• Provide information regarding industry scam artists and con men
• Provide independent information to potential clients regarding the benefits of SEO/M

Networking Opportunities

• Partner with like-minded orgs like the AMA, ATWA, and others
• Become a member of the W3C, IEEE to represent SEO/M views
• Approve/recommend content for training - ie colleges, online training centers
• Access to the services of other SMA's
• Seminars and conferences
• Independent meet-and-greet functions

More benefits

• Cool swag
• Competitions and awards
• Opportunities to be published
• Looks good on a resume/CV
• Volunteer opportunities