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Youth ‘08: The Malaysian Dotcom Youth Search
Dear Nuffnangers,
Since starting Nuffnang my partner Ming and I have had the most exciting time of our lives. The adrenaline, the rush, and ironically the stress has made the experience of being entrepreneurs one that we will always remember.Ming and I have been very lucky though.
We have had good support from people around us ranging from our mentors, clients, venture capitalists and most importantly…. you guys… the Nuffnangers that have stuck with us from the start and always believed in us that we will build Nuffnang to the growing community we are today.
In the past months however both Ming and I have both seen many young Nuffnangers who aspire to me entrepreneurs, coming to us for advice in which we often remind them that as much advice as we give, all of us at Nuffnang are still playing the learning game.
That being said, we found an opportunity to help our young aspiring future entrepreneurs, and that is through a partnership with Youth Malaysia for “The Malaysian Dotcom Youth Search” as part of our Community Initiatives.Here’s some information I pinched from YouthMalaysia’s website on “The Malaysian Dotcom Youth Search”.
Brought to you by: YouthMalaysia.com, Nuffnang, MIRC Incubator
Sponsored by: Tunemoney.com
Tagline: Web awards recognizing the very best commercially viable web projects by Malaysian youths
Concept:With the burgeoning growth of Internet users in Malaysia, particularly amongst the youth, there is a steady community of technopreneurs whose technological skills and efforts are overlooked.
The Malaysian Dotcom Youth Search therefore aims to bring out these hidden technopreneurs by hunt down the websites, portals and even blogs with the ability to generate income and influence communities with an innovative factor.
By scouting the web and evaluating nominated sites using a well established criteria and evaluation procedure, the search selects and showcases future thinking, progressively established websites which use cutting edge technology, together with inspirational ideas that lead the way for the future generation in entrepreneurship on the internet.
The search requires permission to feature a website/portal/blog.
Therefore, websites must be submitted by site official(s)/representative(s)/developer(s). Please note that we only accept nominations from official site representatives and/or the design/development team of any given website. No website will be featured at the search without the relevant authority/permission.
Methodology:Pre-Event:An extensive recruitment drive will be conducted throughout December via:- Online, with our partners(MIRC Incubator, Nuffnang, YouthMalaysia.com)- Roadshows- Promotional Collaterals
Event: Prize giving ceremony to be highlighted on Main Stage on Day 1 of YOUTH ’08.(Duration: 2 hours)
Judging CriteriaAll sites will be judged based on the following, 3I’s:INCOME (40%): Ability to generate income (if the website does not generate any income, this criteria will be judged on the potential of the site to generate)INFLUENCE (40%): Content 20%, Traffic 10%, Vote 10%INNOVATIVE (20%): User-friendliness 10%, Graphics 5%, Personality 5%
Judging ProcessAll sites will undergo an initial evaluation by the Organizer in all areas of the criteria. Eligible sites must score at least 50% to be selected for the search. Sites that pass this evaluation will enter the next phase, whereby the site’s profile will be featured as a nominee in www.youthmalaysia.com, whereby the public will be able to vote for their favorite nominee.Shortlisted sites will be notified within 1 day after the application is sent.
Upon approval of each application, an email with a HTML code will be sent to the nominee, whereby he/she is required to install an emblem on the website/portal/blog which notifies the participation in the search. This HTML code will act as a hit counter as well as vote tracker for the particular site.We will not evaluate sites which:1. Contain nudity, violence, defamation or any other elements deemed offensive by the organizer.2. Promote or contain illegal activities, i.e. copyright infringements, etc3. Do not respect their legal obligations, i.e. privacy policies4.
Are based outside of Malaysia, or developed by non-MalaysiansAs part of our commitment to the program, Nuffnang will also be launching and running PAID advertising campaigns to bloggers in our network .Aspiring Nuffnanger entrepreneurs… I wish you all good luck. Rest assured that the people behind Nuffnang will show you as much support as you have shown us before.
Click here to register for the Search.Have a wonderful weekend ahead everybody!
December 14th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
[…] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerpt Dear Nuffnangers, Since starting Nuffnang my partner Ming and I have had the most exciting time of our lives. The adrenaline, the rush, and ironically the stress has made the experience of being entrepreneurs one that we will always remember. Ming and I have been very lucky though. We have had good support from people around us ranging from our mentors, clients, venture capitalists and most importantly…. you guys… the Nuffnangers that have stuck with us from the start and always believed in […]
December 14th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
WOW! This is a good competition to join! :) Kudos for Nuffnang for being part of a prestigeous event! Sure all Nuffnangers will be pleased! :D
December 14th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
What better way to harness great talents by running a contest! Cool. NuffSaid. (got it? Nuffnang, Nuffsaid?) Ok lah. I give up. :P
December 14th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
This is cool ;) I am looking forward to be the winner!
December 14th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
[…] if you’re a Nuffnanger, check out the latest project that they are having with Youth Malaysia ‘08. If you think RM20,000 is a lot, then, maybe […]
December 14th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
how it work actually?
:P
December 14th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
how to join this?
December 14th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Hmm.. time to dig into my Idea Book. :)
December 14th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Urm, so what are they looking for again?
A website which can make money? Or a blog for their Youth Search?
I’m confused by all the ‘businessman’ talk. LOL!
December 14th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
Sweet.
December 14th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Cool! Good Luck!!
December 14th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
gud luck, guys…
December 15th, 2007 at 12:29 am
HOW TO JOIN? :P
December 15th, 2007 at 5:39 am
there is no link for the registration.please update. i searched at youthmalaysia but it wasnt there.
December 15th, 2007 at 5:59 am
This sounds really interesting.
December 15th, 2007 at 8:05 am
Ok guys I’ve updated the link on the blog entry to make it easier to find.
Here’s the link anyway in case you guys miss it again.
http://www.youthmalaysia.com/youthsearch/
Danny: They’re looking for any commercially viable web project, so even if you have a blog that could potentially make a lot of money and is different from the typical blog, sign it up anyway.
Have a good weekend everyone!
December 15th, 2007 at 8:52 am
[…] At least Nuffnang, Youth Malaysia and MIRC in the investors list as they are in the midst of searching Dot Com Entrepreneur. […]
December 15th, 2007 at 10:56 am
Hello Timothy,
I am not sure why my trackback blog not appear here. Anyway, just to update everyone, I have put up extensive coverage about this dot cot youth search event in my blog and I am quite sure there will be a lot of my buddies will submit their application.
I am also wrote another posts about 3 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Join The Malaysian Youth Entrepreneur Convention 2008. Do check out my blog for details.
Regards,
Steven Wong
December 15th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
oh gosh! i am computer illiterate.
i only know how to blog, surf the net and chat online. i do not know how to create a fancy webpage. there’s even nothing spaz about my blog =( just a normal layout
December 15th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
arrghhh…below 30…!!!
i’m not qualified ! hehehehehe
December 15th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
maybe I will give a try.. :D
December 15th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
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December 15th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Cool. I am going to blog about this contest.
I am going for it.
Before going into the contest, how do you guys think of my community website?
December 15th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
hi timothy,
i just wanted to give my opinion on your submission form. As your stated your are finding “Commercially Viable Website”, I think you should remove “not more than XX words” because for web developer like me, it is unable to explain for from the “Commercially Viable Website” prespective.
Regards,
Ariff Azraai
December 16th, 2007 at 12:56 am
Hi Azraai,
I’ll pass the word on to Youth Malaysia.
In the mean time, just go ahead and submit in whatever way you feel represents your project the best.
Good luck!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:38 am
wao.. it is a great event to be. Too bad i am not in Malaysia now.
December 19th, 2007 at 1:54 am
Hi,
I am not too sure how to trackback *shy* Here’s a link to my post on the search: http://graceoon.blogspot.com/2007/12/malaysian-dotcom-youth-search-2008.html
Support okays? ;)
December 20th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
[…] first read about it on Steven Wong’s blog - YouthMalaysia.com, together with Nuffnang and MIRC Incubator will organize “Malaysian Dot Com Youth Search” in conjunction with the 1st […]
December 21st, 2007 at 5:58 pm
i just register^^
December 23rd, 2007 at 12:51 am
Hallo! Congratulation Bossy! Nuffnang go go go! Unfortunately I suppose I am not qualified as I don’t know how to make money & also site is ‘horny’!!!
Have a nice day & marry x-mas!!!
December 23rd, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Ok, let me try it out.. Those of you want to know what I did in Hanoi.. check out ny site !
December 23rd, 2007 at 5:12 pm
I just updated my blogsite… photo blog> I want to try the search too..
December 23rd, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Want to see corporate toons blog ? It’s about Marketing, Management and Selling.
Check out my site now..
December 24th, 2007 at 1:00 am
i want join too
December 24th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
I have joined. Vote for me. =p
December 27th, 2007 at 6:51 am
youth ? old bird like us not possible la ?
January 4th, 2008 at 10:39 am
[…] Get all details about this at http://www.nuffnang.com.my/blog/2007/12/14/youth-08-the-malaysian-dotcom-youth-search/ […]
January 4th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I am not a youth…certainly not qualify to participate but I have buzz this contest at my blog. Hope we could find the Youth of The Year. Cheers.
April 3rd, 2008 at 7:53 pm
You are the brick! Reading stuff like this written in the way like this is a great pleasure for me.