Mat Siltla

As the healthcare debate continues to consume the national political scene, Phoenix Internet marketing company Vertical Measures is drafting a solution that both Republicans and Democrats can support.

This solution encompasses a contest offering $5,000 in free Internet marketing services to companies in the healthcare and wellness industries. If only the healthcare debate in Washington was this simple.

To enter this “Boost Your Juice” #2 contest all you need to do is submit an essay of up to 600 words with at least one photo (and up to five pictures) or a video of up to three minutes explaining why your healthcare or wellness business deserves free Internet marketing services.

It’s really that easy, and even if you don’t win you can still receive $1,000 in free services just for coming in second place, and you will get a free Vertical Measures T-shirt just for entering.

The contest opened on Oct. 5, and entries will continue to be accepted until Nov. 3, a day better known as Election Day.

From there, the Vertical Measures team will choose the top five entries by Nov. 9, and then visitors to the VM site will be able to vote for the winners, which will be announced on Nov. 13.

Examples of the types of Web sites that would qualify for this contest include those focused on “health insurance, weight loss, fitness, dental hygiene, smoking cessation, and medical supplies,” according to the contest homepage.

And before you enter, don’t forget to check out VM’s video introducing the contest in which President SEObama promises to buy his kids a puppy if there are 20 submissions!