Hi,
Welcome to the Software Marketing Resource newsletter (formerly the npsoft.org Software Marketing news).

AWARDS
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Java Developers Journal is currently accepting nominations for their annual Readers Choice Awards. Nomination submissions will be accepted in more than 25 categories. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2001. Additional information can be found at
http://www.sys-con.com/java/readerschoice2002/

Nominations for the year's best shareware programs are being sought for the sixth annual SharewareJunkies.com Awards, to be presented on January 2, 2002 by the popular Internet site SharewareJunkies.com. Net surfers are invited to cast their votes at http://www.sharewarejunkies.com between now and December 20.

The 2002 SharewareJunkies.com Awards will consist of five categories: four are specific to individual operating systems--Best Windows Program, Best Macintosh Program, Best OS/2 Program, Best DOS Program--and the fifth celebrates the Best Freeware Program, which is open to a product running on any operating system as long as it is available at no cost. The program which receives the highest number of votes will be named Best Program of the Year.

SHAREWARE SITE SEARCH TOOL
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A new search tool developed by Shareware Promotions allows developers to quickly determine on what sites their software is listed. Search Sites 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. Best of all its FREE! Further details are available at http://www.sharewarepromotions.com/search-sites.html.

DONATIONS
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If you are currently donating more than 25% of your profits to charities, submit your information to the virtual Lemonade Stand. This is a great way for added exposure, and helping out others in need. Additional information can be found at http://www.lemonadestand.info

VERTICAL MARKETING
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With the Microsoft owned vertical.net communities shifting to a paid model, Global Software Solutions has seen a surge in traffic. If you target specific industries, be sure to check it out http://www.globalsoftwaresolutions.net. Consider providing a discount to organizational members within a specific industry, or consider targeting specific webpages with vertical marketing.

GIFT IDEAS & HOLIDAY SPECIALS
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Consider offering a discount, bundle or providing gift wrap for the holiday season. Consider working with other developers to develop a "gift ideas" section that can be promoted by all the developers involved. Last but not least be sure to check out the gift ideas on npsoft.org http://www.npsoft.org/giftideas.html . There has never been a better time to shop online.

MESSAGING SOFTWARE
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If you develop or promote messaging software be sure to submit your application and press releases to http://www.messaging-software.com . This new site posts *all* types of messaging titles. Traffic from this site is very targeted!

GOTO - OVERTURE
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GOTO has become Overture.com, this is a great way to drive targeted traffic if you are considering Internet advertising. Overture is the perfect place to start. Terms can be as targeted or open ended as you choose, you *only* pay for clicks (or traffic). There is also a suggestion tool at http://inventory.overture.com/d/searchinventory/suggestion/ that will assist you in finding popular search terms.

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Sharon Housley
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