Virtually Linked is a company that helps businesses establish a presence in virtual worlds like Second Life to reach new global markets. The presentation introduces virtual worlds and networks, notes their growing popularity and user base, and outlines the benefits for businesses including community building, market research, brand promotion, and online sales. It highlights how clients can work with Virtually Linked for services like 3D modeling, scenario testing, and media events to help their business grow. Attendees are encouraged to partner with Virtually Linked to help shape the future of virtual business opportunities.

1. Welcome to Virtually Linked
Presented By Deborah Butler-Jones
of
Virtually Linked Limited
Creators of London in Second Life
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2. Introduction
• Why Are We Here?
• What Are Social Media and Virtual Networks?
• Where Is The Benefit of This Revenue Stream?
• Who Are Working With Us?
• How Can You Grow Here?
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3. What Is Virtual ?
Virtual Space
BUT
Real People
&
Real Markets
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4. Why We Are Here
 A Need to Expand Business Boundaries
 Looking to Future and New Markets
 Have a Desire To Grow Your Business
 Have An Open Mind to Reach Up and Out
 Virtually-Linked is a Network In Virtual Space
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5. Virtual Networks
 Virtual Worlds Are The Ultimate Network
 Users To Overtake The Web by 2012 (Gartner)
 'Second Life' (SL) by Linden Labs is Best Of Breed
 “80% of Users Will Access Internet Through
Second Life” (Gartner Group)
 'London' Is English Speaking Gateway to SL
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6. Virtual Shop – Global Reach
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7. Virtual Networks
(Why Use Virtually Linked?)
Design Capability:
Logos, Book jackets, Web sites, Published Authors
Best Of Breed Solutions:
Access To New Global Markets In Social Media / 3D Worlds
Virtual: 40,000 Traffic / 2000 New Users Per Week
Community Of Over 40,000 Dedicated Users
Push Information Across Multiple Media
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8. Benefits for Clients
COMMUNITY CREATION
• Emotional Engagement
•3D Modelling
(real or imaginary)
• Community Building
• Scenario Testing
• Market Research
• Media Events
•Brand Promotion
• Research & Design
•Online Sales (B2B & B2C)
• Proof of Concept
•Faster Business Communication
• Architecture
•Cost Reductions Across the Board
• Interiors
•Innovative & Proven Market Channel
• Prototyping
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9. Individual Benefit
(Press Appeal)
• Examples of Storylines:
• Innovative and Adaptive Media
• Reduced Carbon Footprint
• Faster, Easier, Cheaper Communication
• „Storyline‟ Appeal „First Virtual Shop‟
• Newsworthy
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10. www.virtually-linked.com
www.sllondon.com

11. How Can You Grow With Us?
 Clients Include:
 DMGT / Associated Digital Media
(Daily Mail / Evening Standard)
 The Daily Telegraph
 Coldwell Banker (Estate Agents)
 Linguaserve
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12. How Can You Grow Here?
 Welcome You Into Next Exciting Phase
 The New Commercial Partners
 We Are Working Closely With Partners
 As Partners Grow - We All Grow
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13. How Can You Grow With Us?
(What Next)
•What Does Your Organisation Need?
• Window Now Open For Your 3D Presence
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14. How Can You Grow With Us?
(Why Now)
 2011 Is Predicted To Be the Year Of Change
- Both In Virtual Business and Business Practices
Our Goal Is To Build An Environment Designed and

Created IN Collaboration With Our Clients For The Benefit
Of Our Clients
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15. So What Now
How Do You See Your Business Growing?
•
-Virtual is Present and Future
•
So Join Us On This Journey
•
- First Innovators are always Business Survivors
A Virtual Presence Is Low Risk
•
-With Unlimited Potential
•
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16. Our Core Message
“We cannot promise you the virtual world,
as none yet know its shape
but welcome you as a partner, to help shape it”
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17. Thank You
Presented By Deborah Butler-Jones
Virtually-Linked
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