I suppose it would be simple enough to just say “now hiring”, if that was the case, the thing is, I’m not looking to HIRE someone, nor do I want to buy their services.  I’m in the business of making money, not giving it.  By now you’re probably thinking, well what’s the point if I’m not getting paid.  Well you’re exactly the kind of person I DO NOT want working with me.  Notice I said “with” not “for”…

The fact is, I own a website called Virtual Land, now this website is meant to be a more user friendly version of the XStreets land listing engine.  I’m not trying to re-invent the wheel per-se, I’m only trying to help it roll in a smoother motion.  Virtual Land has a more in-depth search engine and will be incorporated into Second Life via my HUD, which is almost done.  Furthermore, VL will not charge users any more than they’re already paying to XStreet for their listings.  There are tons of things I’m going to do with VL, but I need you’re help.

I’m a content programmer, not a graphic designer.  I need someone to work with me on Virtual Land, mainly the graphical portion of the website itself.  I would like to develop a long standing relationship with this person and have him/her work with me and be a partner on Virtual Land.  I need someone willing to work, able to meet deadlines, organized, and most of all, I want someone with an imagination.  I lack creativity in the web design department due to the fact that I think linear style seeing as in web development there are rules that need to be followed and standards that need to be adhered to, unlike the design department, there isn’t much room for creativity.  Which is why I excel at the programming portion of web design.

By now I figured I’ve weeded out most of the people looking for a quick buck (or linden in this case).  So I figure you’re actually here because you want to be a part of this project, or at least that’s why I hope you’re still reading.  By comparison, XStreet currently (at post time) has 2,739 listings on their site which assuming they’re charging L$25 per listing, they have made L$68,475 just off of those listings.  Not much in USD, but still a substantial gain for the average Second Life avatar.  However, most people do not list on XStreet due to the many “Rental” properties that pose as real “for sale” properties.  Virtual Land intends to change this aspect.  VL will separate rental and sell-able properties  from each other as to avoid the confusion.  Furthermore, VL has (currently) 11 search/listing fields that can be used rather than just one to three that SL and XStreet have.  Also, every (beta) user will have a credit of L$ 150 for their listings, number of users is to be determined.  The intent behind the credit is to bring in skeptics or current XStreet users and show them that the VL is better.

So by now I’m sure you’re wondering, how will this benefit me; well the thing is, that’s up to you.  First off, I’m not going to have you work for free, that’s just plain idiotic; I’ll give you a share of every listing that’s paid to VL, that’s a definite.  However, the site needs to be completed first and you need to be willing to help with that.  A real contract will be involved between you and I to make sure proper compensation is given to the team members.  If you’re still here reading and thinking you’re going to get paid for the work you do and then skip out on me, then please go ahead and leave.  No one gets paid until people pay for listings, not even me.  If you want to work with me on this project then please contact me.  Before you do please have a look below at the requirements for applying.

Requirements

  • 1 year experience in graphical design.
  • Speak English (fluently)
  • Available 2 hours, twice a week for communications (in game or by some other means)
  • United States resident
  • Portfolio required during interview
  • 1 year Experience in banners, advertisements, and template design
  • Have Photoshop & Dreamweaver CS or higher (for future collaboration)
  • Video editing a plus

If you think you meet these requirements and can show me some of your work then please use the contact page and send me your resume, in plain text form please.  I’ll get back to you within 24 hours of the initial email to setup an interview.