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Strategic Guru Looks for Biggest Website Losers

June 09, 2010 By: NCTechNews Category: Computers, Digital Media, General News, Social Media, Strategic Consulting, Telecommunications

(Cary, N.C. ) Strategic Guru, a full service marketing and communications agency, announced today the launch of their “Second Annual Worst Website Ever” contest. The purpose of the contest is to find the website of a business or organization that is most in need of a makeover. The winning entry, chosen by popular vote, will receive a prize package valued at over $9000 that includes refreshed design, copy-editing, development and search engine optimization services.

Entries may be submitted beginning Monday, June 14th through Monday, June 21st. Any business, non-profit or other organization with an existing website is encouraged to enter. Strategic Guru will select four finalists and voting on these entries will begin on Wednesday, June 23rd at the contest website. Based on the first “Worst Website” contest held last year, thousands of votes are expected to be cast from around the country. Full details about the contest, including online entry form, rules, judging and voting can be found on the contest website. The winner will be announced Wednesday, June 30th.

“An effective Internet presence is a key component of any company’s marketing and lead generation efforts,” explains Carolyn Rhinebarger, Strategic Guru’s chief brainstormer. “Strategic Guru’s mission is to assist businesses by using marketing tactics that will increase sales and position them for growth. This contest is a way to use our skills to benefit an organization and achieve those outcomes.”

Last year’s winner, Dave Sroelov, owner of A & S Computer Services, Inc. said, “The website that Strategic Guru developed is wonderful and conveys a polished and professional company image. Winning the 2009 contest was definitely the high point of our year.”

Contest details, including rules for submission, are posted on the “Second Annual Worst Website Ever” website.

About Strategic Guru
Strategic Guru is a strategic marketing consulting firm that provides full service support for the planning and execution of marketing tactics. They assist businesses to better establish brand identity and name recognition through image and message consistency. Through powerful, targeted marketing messages, Strategic Guru is able to create interest and stimulate inquiry. For more information, contact Carolyn Rhinebarger at 919-459-4200 or email carolyn@strategicguru.com or visit http://www.strategicguru.com.

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