Teach Yourself Making Money in the Second Life World (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, London, 2008
- Softcover
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Paperback. Teach Yourself making Money from Second Life is intended to cover every skill required to enjoy and prosper within this virtual world but in particular focuses on those entrepreneurial activities, strategies and skills which can help you get ahead in business in Second Life. This book is packed with advice for virtual entrepreneurs looking to develop independent businesses within SL, perfect for individuals or small companies interested in entering SL and succeeding there. Includes chapters on: What and where is Second Life; The SL Economy; Glossary for Newbies; What can I see and do in SL?; Rent/ Buy/ Sell/ Manage Land; Making Money; Getting a job; Building a successful SL business for either brand awareness or profit. Includes tips and must know strategies for making money in manufacturing and retail, property and land, entertainment resort/mall ownership and much more. Are you intrigued by Second Life but don't know where to start? Or are you looking to make real money in the Second Life World? Either way, this is the perfect guide from a well known Second Life resident who has proved it can be done. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Teach Yourself Making Money in the Second Life World (Paperback)
- Author
- Irie Tsure
- Publisher
- John Murray Press, London
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0340972882
- ISBN 13
- 9780340972885
Written by successful Second Life resort owner Irie Tsure, this comprehensive guide will accompany you on the tricky journey from Newbie to practising expert in the virtual world of Second Life. Teach Yourself Making Money in the Second Life World is intended to cover every skill required to enjoy and prosper within this virtual world but in particular focuses on those entrepreneurial activities, strategies and skills which can help you get ahead in business in Second Life.
This book is packed with advice for virtual entrepreneurs looking to develop independent businesses within SL, perfect for individuals or small companies interested in entering SL and succeeding there.
Authored by an established, popular business savvy and creative SL character, areas covered include:
The Second Life economy
Intellectual property rights
Creating retail objects
Creating fashion items including clothing, hair and footwear
Scripting
Creating animations including QAvimator and how to upload an animation
Putting it all together including the creative process
Retail outlets and venues including how,to rent or to buy space,store design and layout, selling your products in-world,opening a resort or nightclub, streaming music into Second Life,including your own music, developing the business,minimising lag, community and staff
Land management including: finding, buying and selling land in Second Life, obtaining a private island, making money from virtual land, managing a Shopping Mall, checking and improving a region's performance
Real-world brands in Second Life - examining the opportunities etc
Marketing in second life including: branding, Second Life groups, promoting your business
Appendices: A Irie's summary of success; B My past, our present and the future; C: Useful keyboard shortcuts
Most other books are written by techies or tourists, not by an author who has actually made the SL experience work for themselves. This is the real McCoy.
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About the Author
Irie Tsure is a succesful Entrepreneur in Second Life running the 'Irie Vibes' Reggae nightclub and resort. Her Second Life activities currently create a significant real life income.
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