MINNEAPOLIS, MN, May 08, 2013 (Press-News.org) The "Doggone Worst Website" contest, hosted by the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) and Brandography, a full-service digital marketing agency, announced the competition's winner as Oak Meadows after public voting.
The SPACC-sponsored submissions were narrowed down to five finalists who went on to a round of open public voting. Oak Meadows (www.Oak-Meadows.org) won with the popular vote. A not-for-profit independent and assisted senior living residence, Oak Meadows is dedicated to the well-being of their tenants, their families and their staff.
Oak Meadows will now undergo a full digital design and marketing makeover provided by Brandography, a Minneapolis marketing agency. The $10,000 value grand prize includes services such as a new mobile-optimized site, SEO and content review, a content management system, $200 worth of advertising for new Google PPC accounts, photos, videos, and logo retouching, as well as strategic advice for remarketing and social media.
The SPACC is backing this contest in conjunction with Brandography as part of their mission to improve and support the business climate in the Twin Cities area. In addition to helping Oak Meadows, the SPACC and Brandography will host a blog series (http://www.brandography.com/blog/.) The blog series will feature best practices for web optimization and showcase Oak Meadow's site progress - demonstrating techniques and tools to help online businesses. Blog readers will get sneak peeks to site improvements along with before and after views, while learning how they can avoid common mistakes on their own websites.
For more information, contact SPACC YPro Committee Chairperson, Shelly Dailey, at shelly@brandography.com or 612-293-6767.
About the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce:
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is a vital, dynamic force serving the business community through the collective strength of its members. For more than 140 years, the Chamber has provided vibrant programs, powerful advocacy and results that foster member growth. With nearly 1,200 members, the SPACC is the largest local chamber in Minnesota. Contact the SPACC at info@saintpaulchamber.com or 651-223-5000.
About Brandography:
Brandography is a comprehensive digital marketing company providing a full spectrum of web marketing services performed with the highest level of integrity. From creative website design and marketing strategies, graphic and video services, pay-per-click and email marketing to search engine optimization (SEO) and beyond, Brandography is renowned for creative online brand creation, successful marketing techniques and the very best customer service and support, bar none. Contact them at info@brandography.com or 612-460-0016.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Brandography is a comprehensive digital marketing company providing a full spectrum of web marketing services performed with the highest level of integrity. From creative website design and marketing strategies, graphic and video services, pay-per-click and email marketing to search engine optimization (SEO) and beyond, Brandography is renowned for creative online brand creation, successful marketing techniques and the very best customer service and support, bar none. Contact them at info@brandography.com or 612-460-0016.
"Doggone Worst Website" Contest Winner Announced - Sponsored by SPACC and Brandography
After a round of open public voting, a not-for-profit independent and assisted senior living residence, Oak Meadows (www.Oak-Meadows.org) won the $10,000 value grand prize.
2013-05-08
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[Press-News.org] "Doggone Worst Website" Contest Winner Announced - Sponsored by SPACC and BrandographyAfter a round of open public voting, a not-for-profit independent and assisted senior living residence, Oak Meadows (www.Oak-Meadows.org) won the $10,000 value grand prize.