Search Marketing Now is offering a webcast entitled “Search Marketing – The Basics” to air Thursday, December 13 at 1:00 PM EST. Detlev Johnson, “a top technical search-marketing expert and industry leader” will host the program. He will discuss the basics, and how it fits into toay’s marketing efforts. The program will include a powerpoint presentation, streaming audio, and a question and answer session.

This webcast is sponsored by Search Marketing Expo – SMX West, coming to Santa Clara, February 26-28, 2008. Programmed by Search Engine Land Editors Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman, SMX West will deliver tips, tactics, and techniques for marketers of all levels and expertise. Whether you’re new to search, or are a seasoned pro, you’ll learn something new at SMX West. .