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There are a large number of software archives
(aka download sites) on the web.
Developers can increase their exposure by listing
evaluation versions of their software on these
software archives. There are literally thousands
of download sites and it can be a cumbersome task
to list your software on all of them. As a result,
an industry has been spawned around software submissions.
Developers can use a submission service, submission
software or manually submit their software to
the download sites.
Some download websites require that developers
register and use logins and passwords to manage
their software's listing. If you use a submission
service they will track the logins and passwords
for you. Most of the submission applications requires
that you manually create the accounts the first
time. If you choose to manage software submissions
yourself you will need to use a spreadsheet or
something similar to track your logins.
The majority of all sales that originate from
download websites only come from a handful of
the download websites. While that statement is
evident in statistical data developers benefit
from small website listings as well. The actual
benefit is a little trickier to measure but developers
can be assured the increased links back to their
websites help their organic or natural search
engine listings.
Submissions Services
Shareware
Promotions
Dr
File Finder
Freelance
Works
SubmitEverywhere
Automated Submissions
Robosoft
Manual Submissions
Regardless of how you opt to submit files you
will need a PAD file.
It is tedious and cumbersome if you opt to manually
manage listings. Be prepared to periodically update
and monitor the listings. Listing software on
download sites is a time consuming process. You
may want to use ClipMate
or TypePilot
to create program descriptions so filling the
forms takes less time.
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