Free SL Scripting Tool

A easy to use and free script generator program.
Download HERE

A different approach

Earn some linden by camping in world. Love the fun, unique, and different approach of these campers :)

And play a little prank with this attention grabbing prize giver:

Instant Message Abbreviations /SL Acronyms explained

Ever wonder what these funky abbreviations in your IM actually mean?
Visit this website with an extensive Acronyms Guide for your SL life:

Quote from guide page:
Acronyms are a very popular way of cutting down on having to type whole words and even sentences, but can pose a problem also if the people you chat with don't know what they mean, ending up with you having to type the meaning of the acronym you used.
 
 CLICK TO SEE

Speedy Sit - Free & Full Perm

This is one of the best Freebies you'll find. It helps you place your sit animations into your builds. Even multi user for the same prim. Click HERE to get it. If you don't like figuring out scripty stuff etc. There is a 1000l version of the very same, but it comes with assistance.

NOW OPEN: Halloween Outlet - prices so low its scary

Low priced halloween items. store is now open inworld. click image to visit!

REMOVE that Hover Text

Got a presistent hovertext that won't go away? Want to know how to remove it:

In edit mode,

1. select the content tab of this object/prim
2. press NEW SCRIPT
3. double click script (now appearing as new script in prims content) to open script so we can edit
4. click anywhere in the script and hit control-A
5. press delete
6. copy paste this into script
7. default{state_entry(){llSetText("",<1,1,1>, 0.5);}
8.  hit save
9. done and text should be history!

How to "walk" through walls

Just for your own fun or use: Simply set a wall to phantom (edit mode - object tab)

Want to get into a room that is locked, doesn't have a door, is private, or else? Here a few ways on how to access and see what is behind those tempting walls:

1. If you can get into somewhat close proximity and  want to remain undetected: Use your camera control to move your view. Use the controls to simply move your view up/down/left/right and see what is inside, without physically entering the room.
2. If you are allowed to rez: In building mode - rez a cube, sit on it, go into edit mode and move the cube through the wall into the desired location.
3. Use This Script Make AVATAR  PHANTOM
4. Open your map and double click on the location (ground level) to be teleported in
5. Get the location coordinates and teleport in
6. Use a gadget like WallWalker - available HERE

historical sl intro

Awesome Book Resoursces on Amazon

Learn how to to do awesome light effects

SLOODLE

"... integrates Second Life® with the Moodle® learning-management system." 

"...provides a range of tools for supporting learning and teaching.... tools which are fully integrated with  web-based learning management system..." 

Tools include: 

 Quiz tool and 3D Drop Box, Identity management for Second Life and Moodle, Multi-function SLOODLE Toolbar, author Second Life presentations on Moodle & present in SL without having to convert or upload images

To visit Sloodle click HERE

Freebie - Tool Collection

 
Click on Image to get your free Tools.
Here a partial list of what you will get:
Teacher's Best Friend HUD  Simple Server Giver
Donation JukeBOX
Whiteboard - XyText Notecard Reader v1.3.1
Answering Machine v2
Go to website (prim with script)
 Mailbox Give/Drop Inventory Suggestion

Need a Script?

Are you looking for a free script.

Check out the 

LSL script library.-It has approx 1000 free scripts readily available. Click HERE to visit.

and

Free SL Scripts. Click HERE to visit.

How to send a Postcard

Making Money In Second Life

Click Click HERE to visit book site.
direct quote from review: "...One of the neat things about this ebook “Making Money In Second Life” is that it has an outline for a good business idea along with information about why it’s a good idea and how to verify the information. In addition it has a great example of someone who goes through the process from beginning to end. It shows how a person might pick an idea, research it, and start to build on their skills and experience to create a growing business. It even demonstrates how a person might deal with some of the obstacles and challenges that might arise."
Click HERE to visit site and learn more.

Free Use of LSL Script Generator

Free Web-Based LSL Particle Script Generator.

Create your own effect by visiting HERE

Hack - Second Life Linden Generator

Second Life L$ Generator by yourhacks

lol - allegedly you follow a few easy step with this sl hack - then re-log - and  then will find linden in your account... I tried to download this hack at YOUR HACKS (click HERE for link) to give it a try, but... to download you need to complete an offer (purchase etc from one of their links) F O R G E T  T H A T!!!

 

Second Life Job Agency

Quoting the website directly:

"...Welcome to the homepage of PeoplePool. We are an Internet job portal, and one of Second Life's biggest job agencies! We helped many to an online income...."
Check it out by clicking HERE

Get Paid for being online!!

Make a few extra dollars just for being online! Click on the banner below to get the details.

Best of SL Magazine

Blog and Monthly magazine covering fashion, radio, etc. Click here to check it out.
 

SL Freebie Hunters

Quoting the Blog's own description:

 "... One of our favorite pastimes in Second Life is scouting the grid for fantastic hunts, sales, and gifts from all the wonderful creators. We thought we'd share the wealth and showcase some of our finds in this blog, with an emphasis on the goodies available in the many SL hunts occurring every month...."

Visit SL FREEBIE HUNTERS by clicking here.

Another blog with a very similar motto is THE FREEBIE TELEGRAPH. Click here to visit.

Or visit the VIRTUAL VAGABOND. "Sharing free, fun, and great stuff found in Second Life" Click here to visit.

Enjoy scoring some cool stuff!!

Classic and Still Cool Second Life Freebies

Classic and still cool Freebie. Just sit on the chair, click it, and select to which scene you'd like to go. And poof... you are flying upwards... another poof... have fun.   Get it HERE

I like this Particle Editor (Hud Edition) a lot and have used it over and over. Great Freebie. Get it HERE

Great Freebie: Full Perm Book

This Freebie is available in the Second Life Market Place. Click HERE to get it.

The Virtual Worlds Handbook

Turn What you know into cash!

Turn what you know into money. Learn how by visiting the Information Marketing Website or click ME

The Creative Economy in SL

SLCC 2011 The Creative Economy In Second Live by Sitearm Madonna aka James Neville from Sitearm Madonna on Vimeo.

Say It with Flowers - Get 50% commission

Giving beautiful flowers just never falls out of style and are a 

great & appropriate gift choice for many of  life's events.  

Translating the above statement for Business Owners:  

Flowers will sell all year around, 

and not just on Valentine's day. 

With this particular affiliate program, you're offered 2 vendor styles (hold same products, but are different in style and prim count) and you will earn a 50% commission each time you sell a Flower Arrangement. These Flower Bouquets are also rotated in/out to match the current season, holiday, etc. Simply rez the vendor in your store, and start earning. It doesn't get any easier :)

 Get the affiliate program HERE

Newcomer Friendly Spots

New to Second Life? Check out this site featuring newcomer friendly spots in world with tutorials, resources, and more. CLICK ME

Earn Linden with VirWox Affiliate Program

VirWox is a Linden$ exchange service to purchase or sell linden. Personally I love the speedy linden to $ exchange, through which I can turn my sl earnings into real $ available on my paypal account.

Join their Partner Network to  

earn a commission on each transaction (requires the ability to place a VirWox panel inworld)
or
earn a referral fee (requires the ability to place a Virwox banner on your blog or website).

Click on the image above to learn more.

Need a Job?

SL Job Listing

Looking for available sl jobs? 

Visit the job board of ProfilesLive.com 
or
Visit the Second Life Employment Forum

Second Life Documentary Feature

How to convert item boxes into direct delivery folders

Second Life Tutorial for Beginners

How To Earn Money in Second Life

In January of 2008 I rented a small Kiosk at a Second Life Valentine's Day Market. My rent was approx. 20 cents per week and I had only one product to sell: A small 3d heart tree that emmitts floating particle hearts. I remember logging in on Valentine's day and getting quite irritated about constantly having to close the little blue sales messages boxes appearing on my screen. And so I logged off... and then it hit me... duh... I finally realized what these messages were actually saying:
The messages were sales messages, in other words, every time someone purchased my tree, a message popped up on my screen to let me know. So getting a lot of these messages meant that I was actually earning money! Actual $.

I had labeled earning-money-in-second-life a myth. But this experience instantly changed my perception and it motivated me to actually pursue earning money in world by creating my own business. I am aware about my initial luck and that plenty of residents open stores that end up earning little to no money. But it doesn't have to be that way.

This article/series intends to share what I learned while building and running a successful sl business over the past 4 years. Avoid mistakes I've made and instead use what worked for me. Use it to make money in Second Life.

Part 1 - Starting Out 

Second Life:
Online Virtual Reality Game/3d World that attracts players worldwide
Slogan: Your limit is your imagination
Introduction/Economy/Game info can easily be located online (check youtube, wiki)

What you need:
Computer with internet access (check computer and game compatability)
Game Software (free)
Second Life Account (free)
Decision on what items you want to sell.
SL skills (building, navigation, etc.)
Paypal Account (free - used to transfer money out of second life)

Your investment:
Time(create, build, explore, learn, business promotion, etc.)
Possibly $ for store rental (if needed, or land purchase), texture uploads or purchase (actual need for $ investment may vary greatly, depending on your type of business and your vision)

Reality:
Actual income varies for each resident and always requires your commitment, talent, and time. Just like real life. Truth is, its just as hard making a fortune in SL as it is in RL.
But it is possible!
For example, a friend turned her real life computer programing skills into gadget gold, earning $400-500/day)

To Do List:
-download second life and install the program
-create account (includes selecting your avatar's name)
-Sign In
-Visit Help Island, and Resource Locations to master basic to advanced second life skills. Learn how to navigate, teleport, build, etc. There are many online tutorials, blogs, in-world classes, mentors, etc to assist you in acquiring these skills.
-Explore Second Life and what it has to offer. It will amaze and inspire you. Ask friends for landmarks to their fave places, use the sl event listing
-Do market research by getting to know what is being offered/sold. Discover Trends, What attracts visitors, etc. A fun way to do so is to participate in a grid-wide sl hunt through which you search stores around sl for their hunt prize and land mark to the next location.

Just remember: Don't fake your way around it. It is essential for your success! Fun! Adventurous! Oh, and while you are doing so, why not earn some money with an inworld job? This will greatly speed up your learning and applying sl skills. Usually these jobs won't make you rich, are part time, but are fun, an easy way to meet other residents, and will provide some income. Use it to pay for your inworld purchases instead of uploading your real life money.

There are endless ways on how you can start earning money. Here just a few options:

-Collecting Free Linden off a Money tree (low low $)
-Winning cash prize contests (ok to good$)
-Camping (low - but look out for better paying locations)
-Stripping (Tips can be great! Requires Skin Upgrade or the guts to instead use a unusual body shape etc to attract visitors and tips)
-Manage/Sell Property/Apartment Rentals for a Real Estate Company (ok $ -usually commission based)
-Be a live in-store fashion model (low to OK $ - combination of customer service with camping)
-Assistant to inworld business owner(low to fantastic $)
-conduct market research for a real life research or education company (nice to fantastic$)

Again, the above list is just the tip of the iceberg on jobs and money making opportunities inworld. These jobs usually don't require any $ investment from you.

!!Visit the forums located on the second life website to find listings for inworld employment opportunities.

!!Be sure to also check the second life website commerce forum for potential contract work.

You may also find full time employment opportunities in-world (eg. Customer Service Rep to a highly successful business owner). However, they are rare finds/opportunities.

But don't limit yourself. Also create income outside the virtual reality world!
-A sl related blog can earn you some advertising $, affiliate sales commission(eg. Selling Amazon Books about SL)
-Using your real life skills to create paid for and sl related tutorials, classes, videos, etc. (eg. how to use photoshop to create...)

Just as the second life slogan: Your limit is your imagination. Let the above shared information be your inspiration!

NEXT: Part 2 - Starting Your Own Business
article written by Markus von Allmen