February 10, 2011 (Powerhomebiz.net) Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but it seems Google is a diamond’s best friend. New York and Israel based diamond jeweler Shiree Odiz will use the popular search-engine to find 20 world class Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experts, offering the top applicant, to be named the ”SEO Idol” a minimum of $10,000 dollars just for turning up to interview.
ShireeOdiz.com are launching the largest SEO competition to date in an attempt of keeping pace with market leaders Tiffany & Co. and Blue Nile, who between them made over $450m dollars in online sales in 2009, according to their public financial reports. With Google.com accounting for over 45% of global internet users, according to the latest Alexa.com statistics, and results now appearing on multi-platforms (Google international sites, Facebook, Bing and Yahoo!), SEO specialists, whose primary aim is to enhance a company’s online portfolio, are vital in tackling the fast-growing and often confusing internet landscape.
“To move our business forwards we look to acquire the most talented SEO experts around” said Daniel Setton, Shiree Odiz’s English-born CEO. “SEO vastly enhances online presence, which in turn generates a healthy return over time. Consequently, we want to know who and also where, the best SEOs are.” This means national pride is at stake too with SEO from professionals all over the world all hopefully engaging in healthy competition. ”The whole process should be a real challenge and a lot of fun for everyone involved.” added Mr. Setton.
SEO contests are considered controversial due to potential spamming of the search results by the competitors. Shiree Odiz SEO was quick to mention that ”anyone caught spamming will be disqualified”, however policing of the search results will certainly be an overwhelming feat despite apparently With bait of a tempting, but modest, $15,000 prize pool available today and 10% of all website sales to be added by the contest operators, this event will most likely attract more of the casual SEO marketers, however as the prize money rises, this could soon appeal to the big leagues; making this anyone’s game.
Shiree Odiz is a New York based diamond jeweler, and online retailer, specializing in exclusive designs for engagement rings and fine diamond jewelry.
For more information go to www.shireeodiz.com/seo-idol.html or contact Daniel Setton at +972544450713.