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 nominations are underway for the Webtechniques Web Awards, (thanks to Dave Collins of Shareware Promotions for this great tip !) http://www.webtechniques.com/

New & Improved
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We've recently updated the listing of software sites at http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/softwaresites.html . In addition, a printable version and excel download is now available. There are a number of new sites in the list. A very special thanks to JafSoft for assistance with the conversions.

Promotional Opportunities
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Vertical.net is offering free store fronts in their vertical communities contact: Alan H. Lutz for additional details. Community listings are available at http://www.vertical.net

Booths and sponsor opportunities 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

Site of the Week
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Each week softwaremarketingsolutions.com features two sites of the week. One is a software site featured, the other is a site targeted at software developers or authors be sure to check out the latest sites !
http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/softwaresiteoftheweek.html
http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/siteoftheweek.html

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

Articles - New News
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Each month an article dedicated to software developers appears, be sure to check these articles out, they often contain excellent tips on software promotion. This months article isn't posted yet, but will be soon! The article will discuss, how to effectively target vertical markets !
http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/articledirectory.html

Partnering & Bundling
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Looking for a partner? Consider listing your software at http://www.softwarebundles.com/bundlepartners.html this is a great way to expand your products appeal. This will allow you to reach new markets.

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 - when money matters!
http://www.softwaremarketingsolutions.com/authorresource.html