The following is a list of resources that may be of interest to software developers. Important: Our listing of a product or service should not be taken as any form of recommendation; use at your own risk!
If you would like to suggest a product or service, please send details to mail@sharewarepromotions.com.

Resources and tools

Articles for Software Developers - a collection of marketing articles for software developers, also covering working with the web, general business ideas and search engines. At the present time, all articles are available without any form of registration or payment. Further details may be found at http://www.davetalks.com.

Search Sites - a free, time-saving tool for software developers. It searches software sites for any given program's name, and allows you to quickly and easily see where your program is listed, and where you need to submit or update. The software also provides quick and easy updates of the software sites database, without having to download and/or install any files. Further details about Search Sites may be found at http://www.searchsoftwaresites.com

PAD Validation Tool - the advantages offered by PADGen and the PAD system are enormous. But if your PAD file is incorrectly set up, all your hard work can be for nothing. Which is why we have now introduced our online PAD validation tool. Further details at http://www.sharewarepromotions.com/pad_validate.html.

PADGen General usage guidelines - in an average week, we handle in the region of 10-20 PAD files or more, and are therefore quite accustomed to seeing the same errors time and time again. In order to make life easier for everyone, we have put together a short guide and checklist for each of the main screens of PADGen. Further details may be found at http://www.sharewarepromotions.com/help/pad.html.

PADGen - the easiest and quickest way to create your PAD files. Winner of the Best Overall Utility at the 2001 Shareware Industry Award. Further details about PAD and PADGen at http://asp-shareware.org/pad.

Software

IPCheck Server Monitor - software to monitor a network using various protocols (e.g. ping, http/https, smtp, ftp, pop3, dns) and notify you as soon as an outage occurs. Further details about network monitoring at Paessler.com.

NotePage, Inc. - alphanumeric paging software solutions for cell phones and alphanumeric pagers; for standalone systems or network use as needed. Further details at http://www.notepage.net.

Macro Scheduler Windows automation and scripting solutions that enhance productivity. Save time, solve problems and simplify your work. Further details at http://www.mjtnet.com

Services

Atlantic Coast SWREG - selling software online; real-time credit card processing, electronic delivery of files and/or keycodes, accepting MasterCard, Eurocard, VISA, Delta, JCB, Switch, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club, UK cheque, US check, Eurocheque, Postcheque, International Money Order, Bank wire and more. Extremely low commission rates and the only registration service that we ourselves recommend. Further details at http://www.swreg.org

SwiftCD - provides technology to enable businesses to deliver their products on CD-ROMs. Every aspect of an order, from e-commerce to creation, label, packaging and fulfilment can be handled. Each CD can have custom contents, a custom label, unique package and be shipped to an individual customer. There are no setup fees, no minimum quantities and no inventory – simply send us orders are you receive them and we’ll fulfill each order with a professional branded CD containing the contents of your choice. Further details at http://www.swiftcd.com.

Reach Promotions - Software marketing for developers who are uninterested in using the shareware marketing method. Same expertise and level of professionalism as SharewarePromotions, but no software site submissions or talk of shareware. http://www.reachpromotions.com/.

Associations, newsletters and sites

Association of Shareware Professionals - main organisation for anyone and everyone in the shareware industry; member benefits vastly outweigh the low cost of joining. An absolute must for the serious developer. Further details at http://www.asp-shareware.org.

Competitive Edge - The monthly newsletter from SharewarePromotions. If you would like to receive a regular dose of solid, actionable business advice and useful marketing information, Competitive Edge is the newsletter for you. Competitive Edge.

Google AdWords News - one of the more common complaints that people have with Google AdWords system is that there is nowhere detailing new features. New options, preferences and functionality are added on an ongoing basis, but finding them often proves to be a case of hit and miss. Until now. Google AdWords News.

Software Marketing Resource - rapidly becoming "the" place to visit for information about software marketing, press releases, registration services, newsgroups, and all of the resources needed to help software developers be more successful. A massive collection of information. Further details at http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com.

Upload.it - intended as an online resource for "sharewarists" throughout the world, the site contains a staggering amount of information and links; adware, distributors, magazines, press releases, tips, resources, services and more. Much more. Further details at http://www.upload.it.

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