Hi,
Welcome to npsoft Software Marketing news. As I'm sure you are aware the softwaremarketingsolutions.com Software Marketing Section is growing at a rapid pace.

There are currently a number of opportunities available for Software Developers and members of the shareware industry.

Awards
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Currently voting is underway for the Shareware Industry Peoples Choice Awards, exeplorary software is voted on by users and the general public. To participate in the People's Choice Award voting, you must first register with your name and email address. You are only allowed to register once. Upon registering you will receive an email with your login passcode. Awards are given in 9 categories !
If you are interested in participating information can be found at http://www.siafvoting.com/siafvote/index.cfm?source=siaf

This year ShareIt has introduced the Isidor Awards for shareware. Nominations are in, and the voting has begun. Voting for the favorite shareware titles will take place between 10 May and 10 June.
http://www.isidor-awards.com/nominees.html?languageid=1

Promotional Opportunities
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Booths are still available for vendors interested in exhibiting at this years Shareware Industry Conference. The conference is running from July 19-21, in St Louis, Missouri. Information can be found at http://www.sic.org/exhibitors.asp

If you are interested in being a site of the week, drop us a note ! We are always open to suggestions webmaster@softwaremarketingsolutions.com

User Groups
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This is an excellent source of business for software developers. In cooperation with the APCUG, softwaremarketingsolutions.com has contacted all APCUG User Group members about the User Group Exchange opportunities available. This has resulted in a large traffic increase in the User Group section of the npsoft website. Be sure to submit your offerings if you have not yet, done so
http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/usergroups.html

Software Sites - Update
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With all of the changes in the shareware sites and submission process softwaremarketingsolutions.com has cleaned the list up at http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/softwaresites.html and we are very pleased to report that there has been a substantial increase in the number of sites accepting PAD !

Partnering & Bundling
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The list of developers looking for bundle partners is growing at http://www.softwarebundles.com/bundlepartners.html If you are interested in expanding your appeal, consider partnering or bundling. This will allow you to reach new markets.

Articles
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Be sure to check out the monthly articles for software developers they have wonderful tips and ideas that can save time. If you are interested in contributing an article please contact me..
http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/article.html

Link to Us
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If you find softwaremarketingsolutions.com a valuable resource, help us spread the word! Please consider linking to us or recommending softwaremarketingsolutions.com to a friend ! Graphics can be found at http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/linktous.htm

As always if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your continued interest in softwaremarketingsolutions.com
Sharon Housley
softwaremarketingsolutions.com
http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/authorresource.html