Google is having a contest where they’ll partner up with a handful of businesses to improve their website’s ROI. The contest ends July 17th, 2008 so hurry up and enter your site! Below is a video that explains the contest a little better.

While I was going to school there was never any mention of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), or any Online Marketing for that matter. What I know know is what i’ve taught myself over the years or what i’ve read up on from legends like Jeremy Schoemaker (a.k.a ShoeMoney), John Chow (a.k.a John Chow), and Darren Rowse (a.k.a ProBlogger). They have taught me tips and tricks of the revenue trade. However when it comes to the subject of White Hat SEO, Gray Hat SEO, or Black Hat SEO i’ve taught myself thoses tricks. Like way back when it was cool to collect a whole bunch of fonts at the bottom of your page and make it the same color as that background now that is “old school”. Well the point i’m trying to get accross is that there should be alot more information provided in school about online advertising and the many functions of it. Instead of taking several years to teach yourself how to do it and keep up with the latest events happening with it.