Private Islands in Second Life

A private island in Second Life is an island that is separated from the mainland of the in-world game and is privately owned by the buyer. Residents, the avatars that people have in the virtual world of SL, can buy land with special Linden dollars, the available currency in Second Life. Private islands can be bought online and used for different reasons. Players can use an island for special projects like special events that require huge amounts of space. Usually, a private island has almost 16 acres of virtual land that the resident can use as he or she sees fit.

Other private islands are designed for commercial use. One main island can be split into smaller pieces of land that can be distributed for different commercial purposes. Some can be invested in real estate; others can host shops or small businesses. The best way to gain money from private islands is to buy one or two with a strong investment. Then the islands can be divided into smaller swamps of land and sold to other residents as places for home building or for renting.

Private islands in Second Life can also be used as virtual university campuses. Because so many academic institutions worldwide have established a virtual presence in Second Life, they will require a place to teach and educate. Even countries are beginning to buy land in SL to establish embassies.

The most cost-effective way to buy a private island in Second Life is to get it directly from Linden Lab, the creators of the Second Life project. One can obtain an island through a valid method of payment, such as a credit card. Also, users need to be Premium members in order to buy land in SL. The standard price for an island in SL is $1000.

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