HOW TO LUNCH A NEW WEBSITE

How to launch a new website

Launching a new website is so amazingly hard that most people have sleepless nights for weeks before and still end up making a mess of it. Hopefully some of thet resources and articles below will help.
The key is that you have to drive a huge amount of traffic and you can’t do it via search or any other method – it has to come from getting links from popular news sites, blogs or perhaps social sites (although these users are less loyal). This is the only way your launch will be a success.
My main aims when launching a new website are as follows:

Get as many links as possible
Get as many visitors as possible
Get as many subscribers to a blog or news feed as possible

These aims are pretty simple but it is amazing how many people don’t think about them. It is very important to take advantage of your initial storm of publicity to build some foundations for future success. The links you build from your launch will help your search engine rankings for years to come. The subscribers you build in your first week are the people who will help grow your brand for the next 5 years.
Successfully launching a new website has been described as an art form. By breaking it down into a series of small steps you can turn it into more of a science and make your chances of success much higher.
I’ve seen so many site owners that spend a huge amount of money building a site and then don’t have any budget for a massive viral launch. With hundreds of millions of sites being launched every year how do people expect to get traffic without doing some work? In my opinion the budget for marketing a site in the first month should be equal to the budget for building the site in the first place.

Read the articles below to learn more

From BlogstormHow we got 30000 visitors in Week
1How I built 10,000 links in 3 weeks
2How I built 50,000 links in 11 weeks
3How to launch a new website – design & creation
4How to launch a new website – pre-launch
5How to launch a new website -launch week
6How to launch a new website – post launch

WAEC Result 2011 Out

WAEC Result 2011 Out

The West African Examination Council, (WAEC) on 10th August, 2011 released results of the May/June 2011 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, (WASSCE) with 30 per cent of the candidates making credits in both English and Mathematics.
Although the number of candidates who made credits in Maths and English was an improvement on last year’s record of 25 per cent, education watchers contend that the result portends danger for Nigeria’s future.

For the first time in three years, there is a marginal improvement in the performance of candidates as shown in the just released results of the last May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
This change is seen in the number of candidates who obtained credit passes in five subjects, including Mathematics and English language.
The head of National office, Iyi Uwadiae who announced the result to newsmen at Indices Suite Garden, Abeokuta said atotal of 472,906 candidates representing 30.99 had credit in both Mathematics and English language compared to last year where 337,071 candidates representing 24.94 per cent had credits in Mathematics, English and other subjects.
Uwadiae stated that a total of 1,460,003 candidates representing 94.79 per cent had their results fully processed, while 80,247 candidates, representing 5.21 per cent had a few subjects still being processed due to various errors and omissions traceable to candidates.The head office maintained that a total of 1,540,250 candidates, consisting of 844,630 male and 695,620 female sat for the examination.Out of a total of 110 blind candidates who sat for the examination, 41 candidates representing 37.27 per cent obtained credit and above in five subjects.
Uwadiae added, “618,924 candidates representing 40.55 per cent obtained credit and above in 6 subjects, 789,288 candidates representing 51.71 per cent obtained five credits and above while 943,187 candidates representing 61.80 per cent obtained credits in four subjects, whereas 1,084,817 candidates representing 71.08 per cent obtained credit and above in three subjects. A total of 1,223,359 candidates, representing 80.15 per cent obtained credit and above in 2 subjects”.

He stressed further that the body has made arrangement to ensure hitch-free examination in the coming season.“One of our priorities over the years is stemming the unfortunate scourge of examination malpractice in order to protect the sanctity of our certificates. The council has also expended so much resources in campaigning against examination malpractices”, he said.
How to check your 2011 may/june waec resultTo check your 2011 WASSCE Result, log on to waecdirect.org and follow the steps as explained below:

6 Easy Steps To Your Results!1. Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number.(This is your 7-Digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number eg. 4123456789)2. Enter the 4 digits of your Examination Year eg. 20113. Select the Type of Examination4. Enter the “Card Serial Number” found on the reverse side of your Scratch card.5. Enter the Personal Identification Number “(PIN)” on your Scratch card6. Click “Submit” and wait for the results window to come up

WAEC Result 2011 Out

Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU) 2011/2012 Post-UtME Result Released

Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU) 2011/2012 Post-UtME Result Released
Obafemi Awolowo University wishes to announce the official release of the 2011/2012 Post-UTME results. Candidates who wrote the Exam on the 13th August, 2011 are hereby advised to proceed to the official school website to check their results.

To check your result now, simply click here.Once the page above loads up, enter your scratch card details together with your JAMB registration number and click on “Search”. Your OAU Post UME result will be made available to you.

Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU) 2011/2012 Post-UtME Result Released

OIL JOBS IN NIGERIA

Halliburton Nigeria Job Vacancies Recruitment July 2011

Halliburton Nigeria is recruiting fresh graduates for its Trainee Recruitment 2011. As a fresh graduate you’re thinking about starting your career, consider an industry where the opportunities are limitless. The energy industry provides you with access to a fast-paced, global work environment, where you will use the most cutting-edge technology to solve the world’s toughest problems. As an industry leader, Halliburton can provide you with the tools and training needed to solve these problems, accomplish new goals, and develop your talent as the future of the industry.

Are you up for the challenge? Halliburton Nigeria PE Trainee Field Engineer (ATP) Halliburton Graduate Job Opportunity Reference No: Halliburton_Nigeria_PE_Trainee Field Engineer (ATP) Requisition IDs: 184391 and 184392 The following Career Opportunity as listed below has become available. Interested internal and external candidates who meet the required qualifications need to apply on-line

Positions
K9O3-ESG-Assoc Tech Prof-Frac/Acid (Entry Level Engineer – Frac/Acid) (requisition id: 184391)
K911-ESG-Assoc. Tech Prof-Sand Control (Entry Level Engineer – Sand Control) (requisition id: 184392)
PSL: Production Enhancement Location: Nigeria

Location: All States

Company: Halliburton

Qualifications:
1. University graduates with a BSc./B.Engr. in:
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering

2. Minimum of second class upper division.
3. Must have excellent oral, written and communication skills
4. Good team player

Responsibilities:
1. Require application of basic engineering principles.
2. Assists in the delivery of product services
3. Uses some judgement in making preliminary selections and adaptation of engineering alternatives. Note:

This is an entry Level position.
How To Apply:
Use the links below:
Entry Level Engineer – Frac/Acid
Entry Level Engineer – Sand Control

OR

External Job Seekers/Applicants should Login from Halliburton.jobs Select “Potential Employees” button In the requisition number box, enter the requisition Id of the desired job being applied for, and Hit the Search button
Click the ‘Apply’ button to apply.

Ensure to upload a current Resume as well as copies of school and NYSC certificates Internal candidates (i.e. existing employees & regular staff) should drop a detailed resume in the HR Department Please Note: Paper/hard copy application will not be received from any External Job Seeker/Applicant All application must be done on-line. Review job posting carefully.

Only applicant who possess the applicable qualifications as specified above may apply.

Nigerian Idol 2010

Nigerian Idol 2010 Registration Form –

How to Register

REQUIREMENTS

You must be able to prove at the time of your registration and audition that:

You are a legal Nigerian citizen or a permanent Nigerian resident who is eligible to work full-time in Nigeria.

You are 16 to 28 years old on August 20th, 2010 (which means you must be born on or between August 20th, 1982 and August 20th, 1994). If you were born before or after this window, you are not eligible to participate this season.

You are ineligible to participate if you progressed in the previous season of West African Idol to any of the following levels:

• Season 1 – Top 50 contestants

If you are asked to audition for one (1) or more of the semi-final rounds of the competition, you MUST be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of Producer at that time that you do not have any of the following agreements in effect (written or oral):

• a contract for talent representation (for example, a talent agent or manager);• a music recording contract;• an agreement relating to the use of your name, voice and/or likeness;• an exclusive acting contract; or any other contractual arrangement that would prohibit you from fully participating in the show and/or entering into any contracts required by Producer, including an exclusive management contract, recording contract and merchandising contract.
Neither you nor any of your immediate family members (spouse, ex-spouse, parents, siblings, children, step-children) or members of your household (whether or not related to you) are current employees, directors, officers, independent contractors, agents, or representatives of Optima Media Group Limited, Rapid Blue Format Limited, FremantleMedia Inc, or their respective parents, subsidiaries or affiliated companies, or any of their respective licensees, successors or assigns; CBS Television City Studios or any other person or entity connected with the production, administration or judging of the auditions or the Program; any television station or channel, cable network, or satellite network that may air or otherwise exhibit the Program or any variation thereof; any person or entity involved in the development, production, distribution, or other exploitation of the Program or any variation thereof; any sponsor of the Program or its or their advertising agency; or any person or entity supplying services or prizes to the Program. In addition, to the best of your knowledge, you do not know anyone who is now, or has been in the past two (2) years an employee or independent contractor of any of the entities described in this paragraph. Producer reserves the right to remove from the Program any person (including you) it determines, in its sole discretion, is sufficiently connected with the Program or any of the entities described in this paragraph such that such person’s participation in the Program could create the appearance of impropriety.

REGISTRATION PROCESS
When to Line Up for Registration:
It is currently anticipated that registration will begin TWO days prior to the audition day in each city. You should come to the venue and register during designated times on either of the two registration days prior to the audition day. It may also be possible to register EARLY on the morning of the audition day; however, if you wait until the audition day to register, you will be one of the last people to register and we may run out of space and/or time to accommodate you. You should therefore register as early as possible on one of the two designated registration days for your city. THERE WILL BE NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING ALLOWED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE ANY OF THE VENUES. All information concerning registration and audition locations, dates and times is tentative at this time. Continue to check our website DAILY at www.nigerianidol.com for the most up-to-date registration and audition schedule and information.
Locations, Dates and Time:
It is anticipated that registration will start no later than 8:00 a.m. on the first registration day in each city and will continue until the early morning of the actual audition day. Continue to check our website at www.nigerianidol.com DAILY for up-to-date registration times and other information. Tentative audition cities are listed below.

THESE LOCATIONS, and DATES, ARE ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

What to Bring to Registration:
You MUST bring two forms of ID to registration day that show proof of your age and a photograph (for example, a birth certificate and driver’s license or a birth certificate and a passport or a birth certificate and a school ID card). After showing proper ID, you will be given a wristband and a seat ticket (provided there are still some available for that venue). You will be allowed to have one (1) person accompany you to the audition; however, THAT PERSON MUST ALSO BE PRESENT WITH YOU DURING REGISTRATION SO THAT WE CAN ISSUE THEM A SEAT TICKET AND WRISTBAND. NO CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE AUDITION VENUES.

Contestants Under 18 Years of Age:
If you will be under 18 years of age on the day you register and/or audition, your parent and/or legal guardian MUST accompany you to the registration and audition. In addition, your parent or legal guardian must bring a government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license or passport). If you are accompanied by a legal guardian, as opposed to a parent, your legal guardian must bring proof of guardianship (for example, a court order). If your parent or legal guardian is not available to accompany you to the registration and audition, your parent or legal guardian may appoint a guardian to accompany you to the registration and audition process. YOUR APPOINTED GUARDIAN MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND MUST ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE VENUE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND AUDITION DAYS.
In order to appoint a guardian, your parent or legal guardian must complete, sign and have NOTARIZED the attached Guardian and Medical Authorization for Minors form. You MUST bring the signed and notarized form to registration with you, along with your appointed guardian. Your parent or legal guardian must also sign and have NOTARIZED the attached Release. You MUST bring the signed and notarized Release with you to the audition, along with your appointed guardian. Your appointed guardian must also bring a government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license or passport) to registration and the audition.

Wristband Rules:
It is currently anticipated that wristbands, or some other form of identification, will be handed out to those people chosen by the producer to continue in the audition process. In order to be admitted to the venue on audition day, you MUST receive a wristband and seat ticket from the producer. IF YOU RECEIVE A WRISTBAND FROM THE PRODUCERS DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, YOU MUST NOT REMOVE THE WRISTBAND PRIOR TO YOUR AUDITION. IN ADDITION, YOU MUST NOT GIVE THE WRISTBAND TO ANOTHER PERSON OR ACCEPT A WRISTBAND FROM SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE PRODUCTION STAFF. IF IT IS FOUND THAT YOU RECEIVED YOUR WRISTBAND FROM SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE PRODUCTION STAFF, OR THAT YOUR WRISTBAND HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH IN ANY MANNER, YOU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED FROM THE AUDITION PROCESS.
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
KADUNAABUJAENUGUCALABARLAGOS
ALL CITIES, VENUES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

When to Line Up for Auditions:
It is anticipated that auditions will start no later than 8:00 a.m. on the audition day in each city. Even if you are in line before 8:00 a.m., producer cannot guarantee that you will be seen for an audition. Some venues may prevent people from lining up before 5:00 a.m., so you must continue to check our website at www.nigerianidol.com DAILY for the most up-to-date audition schedule and information. ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE AUDITIONS IS TENTATIVE AT THIS TIME. Audition cities, dates and/or times may change. If the past seasons of Idols are any indication, we are expecting a huge turnout in each city. You should therefore plan on arriving as early as allowed at your audition venue. Keep in mind that there is no guarantee that you will be seen for an audition regardless of whether or not you have a wristband and/or seat ticket. THERE WILL BE NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING INSIDE OR OUTSIDE ANY OF THE VENUES.

What to Bring to the Auditions:
Wristband and Seat Ticket: You must NOT remove the wristband issued to you on registration day. You must bring the wristband and seat ticket with you to the audition.
Identification: Bring the same two forms of identification that you brought with you to the registration day (for example, a birth certificate and driver’s license or a birth certificate and a passport or a birth certificate and a school ID card).
Proof of Citizenship/Residency: If your birth certificate was not issued in the Nigeria you must bring proof of citizenship and/or permanent Nigerian residency.
Release: Print out and sign the Release form provided at www.nigerianidol.com. This Release form will only be available in a limited supply at the audition venues, so please bring the signed form with you to the audition if at all possible. If you are under 18 years of age and you are accompanied by a guardian appointed by your parent or legal guardian who does not have authority to sign on your behalf, you MUST bring the Release signed and NOTARIZED by your parent or legal guardian.

Under 18: If you are under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied to the registration and audition by your parent or legal guardian. Your parent or legal guardian must bring a government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license or passport). In addition, if you are accompanied by a legal guardian (as opposed to a parent), your legal guardian must bring proof of guardianship (for example, a court order) or you will not be able to audition. Your parent or legal guardian must have the authority to sign legal documents on your behalf, including the Release form on the website (which should be signed by you and your parent or legal guardian). If your parent or legal guardian is not available to accompany you to the registration and audition, your parent or legal guardian may appoint a guardian to accompany you to these events. YOUR APPOINTED GUARDIAN MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND MUST ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE VENUE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND AUDITION DAYS. In order to appoint a guardian, your parent or legal guardian must complete, sign and have NOTARIZED the Guardian and Medical Authorization for Minors form at the website. You MUST bring the signed and notarized form to registration, along with your appointed guardian. In addition, you must bring the Release signed and NOTARIZED by your parent or legal guardian. Unless your appointed guardian has evidence of his or her authority to sign on your behalf, your appointed guardian MAY NOT sign the Release on your behalf. The person who accompanies you to the audition (your parent or guardian) MUST sign a separate release form on their own behalf and bring their own photo ID (for example, a driver’s license or passport).
What to Wear to the Auditions:

Please do not wear any clothing or bring any items that have designer names, corporate or sports team names or logos, copyrighted images, celebrity names or images (living or dead), cartoon character images or inappropriate messages or words (for example, profanity). If you do wear such clothing, you may be required to remove it, turn it inside out or put on additional clothing to cover it. If you have any tattoos that contain any corporate or sports names or logos, copyrighted images, celebrity names or images (living or dead), cartoon character images or inappropriate message or words (for example, profanity), please cover the tattoo for your audition.

What to Sing at the Auditions:
Be prepared to sing a cappella (without music or instrumental accompaniment), a song of your choice. You should be prepared to sing at least two or possibly three songs. If you are called back for the first recall, you may be asked again to sing two songs a cappella, one of which may or may not be from a list that will be provided to you by the producer at that time. The other song, if requested by producer, may be a song of your choice. All rules and procedures are subject to change at producer’s sole and absolute discretion.

Rules In Line:
You MUST be in line by 8:00 a.m. on the actual audition day in your city. Even if you are in line by 8:00 a.m., there is no guarantee that you will be seen for an audition. However, keep in mind that you may not be able to start lining up until after 5:00 a.m., depending on the location of the audition. Continue to check our website at www.nigerianidol.com DAILY for the most up-to-date audition schedule and line-up information. Producers reserve the right to audition people out of order of their place in line. Due to space limitations, ONLY ONE FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER in addition to the person being auditioned will be admitted into the venue in each city where auditions are taking place, and that person will only be allowed if they accompanied you to the registration day and obtained a wristband and seat ticket. NO CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE AUDITION VENUES. PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHER PEOPLE IN LINE. DO NOT CUT IN LINE. IF WE DISCOVER THAT YOU HAVE CUT IN FRONT OF ANOTHER PERSON IN LINE, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE AUDITION PROCESS. Also, you may not hold a place in line for another person for an extended period of time.

Wristbands.
You will be able to start the wristband and ticketing process during the registration days, which will occur two days before the actual audition day in most cities. Please continue to check our website at www.nigerianidol.com DAILY for specific information pertaining to the venue where you plan to audition.

Paperwork:
In order to participate in the auditions, you will be required to fill out, sign and agree to all of the terms and conditions of producer’s required forms. Some of the forms will be available on our website at www.nigerianidol.com. Your family and/or guests should also be prepared to sign releases concerning the possible taping and/or recording of their name, likeness, voice, conversation, etc. If you advance in the competition, you will be required by the producer to fill out, sign and agree to all of the terms and conditions of additional forms, including a talent management contract, recording contract and/or merchandising contract. You (and your parents and/or legal guardians in the case of contestants under 18 years of age) may also be subject to a thorough background investigation and other examinations, at producer’s discretion. If you are under 18 years of age, both you and your parent or legal guardian must sign each of the forms and cooperate in having the forms court approved, if and when requested by producer. If you are under 18 years of age and you are accompanied to the audition by a guardian appointed by your parent or legal guardian, you must have the release signed and NOTARIZED by your parent or legal guardian with authority to sign on your behalf, and bring the signed and notarized Release with you to the audition. ALL FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND TRUTHFULLY. IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLETE ANY FORM, GIVE ANY FALSE INFORMATION, OR FAIL TO REVEAL ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION, YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED

Disqualifications:
We reserve the right to disqualify and/or exclude, in our sole and absolute discretion, any individual from any of the auditions for any reason or for no reason at all, including without limitation, violation of any portion of these rules, or tampering with the entry process or the audition process. We also reserve the right to change the rules and procedures at any time. Being chosen to audition and/or compete at any level in the process does NOT ensure that you will be selected to continue to the next stage.

Important Suggestion for Day of Registration and Audition:
Please be sure to eat something prior to coming to the registration and auditions. While concessions may be available inside the venues, it is important to eat before you get in line in order to keep your energy level up. Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this could be the most important audition of your life!

HOW TO REGISTER
Registration is FREE. Visit http://www.nigerianidol.com/nigerian/form.php , read the instructions, scroll to the bottom , agree to the terms of service and then click the “I agree” button to go to the form proper.

QUESTIONS AND ENQUIRIES
Official Website: http://nigerianidol.com/
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nigerian-Idol/315825497829