--- title: "April 17th Spring Fling: Tips For Growing A Sustainable Link Garden" description: "April 17th Spring Fling: Tips For Growing A Sustainable Link Garden" image: https://www.utahdmc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/clarktbell.jpg --- [![Utah DIgital Marketing Collective](https://www.utahdmc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Utah%20DMC%20Logo.png?width=175&height=175&name=Utah%20DMC%20Logo.png "Utah DIgital Marketing Collective")](https://www.utahdmc.org/) - [Home](https://www.utahdmc.org) - [Events](https://www.utahdmc.org/#events) - [New Online Events](https://www.utahdmc.org/online-events) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.utahdmc.org/code-of-conduct) - [About Us](https://www.utahdmc.org/#about) - [Contact Us](https://www.utahdmc.org/contact-us) - Slack - Jobs Board - Sponsors - Membership - [Blog](https://www.utahdmc.org/blog) # The Utah DMC Blog ## April 17th Spring Fling: Tips For Growing A Sustainable Link Garden by [Devin Doxey](https://www.utahdmc.org/blog/author/devin-doxey), on Apr 4, 2013 3:20:29 PM First you plant the content seeds, then you tend to your link targets and reap the rewards of sustainable search results. Good quality links are built through creating valuable content that people naturally want to link to. Learn how to repurpose and repackage your content assets through PR, social and other tactics to cultivate valuable link partnerships that will lead to long lasting success in search. **WHAT:** An evening with link building and PR pros who know what it takes to attract authoritative links that will help your SEO. ## ***Speakers:*** **Clark T. Bell, [@Clarktbell](http://twitter.com/clarktbell)** *, General Manager/Partner, [BioGrass](http://www.biograss.com/)* [![clarktbell](https://www.utahdmc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/clarktbell.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=clarktbell.jpg)](https://www.utahdmc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/clarktbell.jpg)Clark T. Bell is a serial entrepreneur. Clark oversees the sales, marketing and customer service for BioGrass, which is a family owned and operated 800-acre turf grass production facility. He also is the president and founder of  [**ClutchFuse**](http://www.clutchfuse.com/), a company dedicated to helping small businesses maximize application of all local inbound marketing. Additionally, Clark is the marketing director for  [**Utah BNI**](http://www.utahbni.com/), Utah's #1 small business networking organization. Clark speaks regularly to trade associations and chambers of commerce, discussing lead generation, SEO and social strategies. **Janet Thaeler, [@newspapergrl](https://twitter.com/newspapergrl), ** *Brand Ambassador,* * [Avalaunch Media](http://avalaunchmedia.com/avalauncher/janet-thaeler)* ![Janet Thaeler to speak at SLCSEM.org event April 17th](https://www.utahdmc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/closeup-janet.jpg?width=220&height=160&name=closeup-janet.jpg)Janet Thaeler is a blogger and internet marketer specializing in optimized press releases and online PR. Janet is the author of the book,  [I Need a Killer Press Release, Now What???](http://www.onlineprbook.com/). She won the 2009 award for “Best Social Media Content Guru” from the  [Utah Social Media Club](http://www.utahsocialmediaawards.info/best-social-media-content-guru-janet-meiners-thaeler-1000419.htm). Janet has spoken around the country to the PRSA, PRSSA, at major universities, on many marketing webinars and at conferences. She has written for nationally recognized blogs such as: - Small Business Trends - American Express OPEN Forum - Marketing Pilgrim **Jacob Parry, [@bocaj03](http://twitter.com/bocaj03),** *Senior Account Manager, [97th Floor ](http://www.97thfloor.com/)* [![Jacob Headshot](https://www.utahdmc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Jacob-Headshot-300x292.png?width=210&height=204&name=Jacob-Headshot-300x292.png)](http://slcsem.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Jacob-Headshot.png)Jacob Parry is a Senior Account Manager at 97th Floor. Before working at 97th Floor, he worked as an in-house content marketer for The Wayne Brown Institute, a venture capital accelerator. He holds a degree  in Strategic Communication from the University of Utah.     **WHEN: ** Wednesday, April 17th, 6pm - 9pm - **6pm - 7pm:** Check-in, networking & refreshments served - **7pm - 8pm: **Speaker presentation - **8pm - 9pm: **Audience Q&A and Wrap-up **WHERE: ** ![](https://www.utahdmc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adobelogoweb-1.png?width=43&height=72&name=adobelogoweb-1.png)Adobe Technology Campus 3900 Adobe Way Lehi, Utah 84043 **COST & RSVP DETAILS** [Online Ticketing](http://www.eventbrite.com/r/etckt) for [Tips For Growing A Sustainable Link Garden](http://slcsem-april2013.eventbrite.com?ref=etckt) powered by [Eventbrite](http://www.eventbrite.com?ref=etckt) ***Current Members: *** - SLC|SEM members will be sent an*** RSVP code via email** *to claim tickets 2 weeks prior to event. - Members have until **72 hours prior** to the event to RSVP / claim their tickets. 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