Facebook does not accept advertisement about shareware programs...

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by Giber, Nov 8, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi, I want to advertise my programs.

    I need a suggestion or a list of decent sites for promotion,

    that are open for shareware. I will also pay somebody to manage it.

    Thanks for any help.
     
    Giber, Nov 8, 2010 IP
  2. JoesMillion

    JoesMillion Peon

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    #2
    What is the program and what does it do? Without that info, no one can give you suggestions.
     
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  3. theentry

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    #3
    Check his sig :)
    And were you trying to send the visitors via a ref link or just to the root?
     
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  4. JoesMillion

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    There is no mention of "shareware" on his site, so I need to ask. Besides, I'd rather not make assumptions.

     
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  5. theentry

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    #5
    Hm I see only shareware progs there lol
    He got a free version (trial) and an option to buy the full version: http://www.hotbounce.com/
     
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    I suggest stumbleupon advertising very cheap to get started
     
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  7. Giber

    Giber Well-Known Member

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    #7
    I already offer 50% with (program specific) affiliation via a ref link here: http://www.hotbounce.com/affiliate.php

    And I want to try some PPC advertisement also...
     
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  8. Giber

    Giber Well-Known Member

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    I hear about it before, does it accept PayPal?
     
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    I've never defined shareware to be a "trial". Some may, I don't. I also said I don't want to make assumptions, so let him answer my question. IMO, facebook may have not liked the software cause I've seen tons of ads on FB for software that had trials.

     
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    JoesMillion, Nov 9, 2010 IP
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    yamaha1 Greenhorn

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    oh man that sucks
     
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  11. Giber

    Giber Well-Known Member

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    The reason facebook gave me for not accepting my advertisement about my site was, that they cannot guarantee safety to facebook users who may install my software.
    They don't gave me a very specific reason. So, I presume they have a certain criteria about shareware even when tested on relevant sites like Softpedia.
     
    Giber, Nov 9, 2010 IP
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    #12
    That's true about all software. So they didn't even mention "shareware"?

    What you may want to do is create a separate landing page without all the "free" verbiage and just use "30 day trial".

    You may also want to get a better website design, that may give you some credibility.

     
    JoesMillion, Nov 9, 2010 IP
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    #13
    that makes sense
     
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