December 2001

Hi,
Welcome to the Software Marketing Resource newsletter

FREE EXPOSURE FOR DEVELOPERS
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Lockergnome is accepting software reviews for its "Soap Box" column. The review should appeal to the LockerGnome audience, if you have any quirky reviews ask the reviewer to forward it along to LG staff. This is a win-win for developers and LockerGnome, free exposure in exchange for content. A sample of the soapbox column can be seen at http://www.lockergnome.com/issues/daily/20011211.html

AWARDS
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SD Magazine - Software Development online is now accepting submissions for its "Jolt" awards. Additional information can be found at http://www.sdmagazine.com/jolts/joltform.htm

SharewareJunkies - 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.

INEXPENSIVE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
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Shareware Promotions.com has started a newsletter that details advertising opportunities that are available to software developers. Additional and signups at http://www.sharewarepromotions.com/opportunities/

Npsoft.org - a software site that caters to nonprofits and academic organizations, has inexpensive ad space available . A choice of a targeted banner advertisement or a text box ad is available for $ 25.00 for six months. Additional information can be found at http://www.npsoft.org/advertisingsoftwaresection.html.

BUNDLES
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If you are interested in partnering up with another developer be sure to check out the list at http://www.softwarebundles.com/bundlepartners.html . If you are interested in being listed please submit a profile through the author section.

SOFTWARE/SHAREWARE SITES
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Software sites are popping up everywhere. The list is being updated weekly be sure to check often. Forward along any sites that you don't see. The latest list can be seen at http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com/softwaresites.html

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

DONATIONS
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Sharon Housley
http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com