SurveysXpress is the first fully functional survey service designed to serve Linden Labs “Second Life” virtual reality world. The feature rich software was developed in conjunction with TouchTrak, a leading technology and software provider. SurveysXpress exposure to Second Life began in August of 2006 and since that time Second Life has grown to more than 5MM residents. Recognizing the potential SurveysXpress identified that access to Second Life market data would be highly valuable. Based on that belief our team members designed a business model and product to satisfy the potential.
The self service aspect of the survey service allows companies to directly access the Second Life community and query their opinions. The real time feature enables clients to review reports immediately and to access and modify data questions as necessary. The rapid growth of Second Life has attracted many Fortune 100 companies as well as a wide range of internationally based firms. It is these firms that confirm the value in Second Life as a marketing medium and therefore a need to disseminate data. SurveysXpress addresses that objective with their web based service which is easy, reliable and immediately available.

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Second Life Residents Embrace SurveysXpress Business Model!

Las Vegas, NV – November 29, 2006 Residents of Second have overwhelmingly embraced the survey concept introduced by SurveysXpress. Second Life has its own currency, the Linden Dollar, and as a means of compensation each resident who qualifies and completes their SurveysXpress survey, are paid in Linden dollars. SurveysXpress is a business and consumer survey company that has become a true innovator in leveraging their real world experience and integrating within the virtual reality world of Second Life.

Ms. Maryann (Szostak) Wolf, the creative leader of SurveysXpress, stated that “Second Life’s resident population is growing at an explosive rate. Since August of this year the residents have more than tripled in population to approximately 1.7MM residents.” Ms. Wolf also said “Many of the worlds Major Corporations have recognized the tremendous value in the Second Life community and are committing millions of their marketing dollars to secure their position within this exploding medium.” SurveysXpress also recognized the incredible opportunity that is associated with the growth of business within Second Life. Opinions and comments are always an essential aspect of valued marketing decisions and SurveysXpress provides immediate feedback.

TouchTrak, a southern California software and technology developer working in conjunction with SurveysXpress produced a simple yet feature rich product. Clients can enjoy immediate access to survey tracking, activity reports, and can effect real time changes as required. TouchTrak’s software is a powerful web-based engine that provides self-service capabilities as well as online administrative tools which make it easy and efficient for the client to manage their survey. SurveysXpress brings a truly professional product to the residents of Second Life and those clients who wish to know the residents opinions.

The Ricardo Group (Nevada Corporation) development team envisioned a business model that would explore the rapidly growing virtual reality world of Second Life. SurveysXpress was developed as that model. SurveysXpress continues to move forward within Second Life as a professional service provider and direct link for Real World businesses. SurveysXpress believes the Second Life world will continue to explode and present significant business opportunities for those who embrace the concept. As SurveysXpress evolves their vision will not be limited to the virtual world community, ultimately the technology will expand through out the Real World.

For further information regarding SurveysXpress contact Ralph Wolf at (702 253-1338) or ralph@surveysxpress.com.