How to promote my software?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by kix_mc3, May 20, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello :). I have some questions about how to promote my software. I mean the software isn't mine but i have to promote it. I already did all SEO stuff, that's my work, but i had never worked with something like this, to promote a software. On Softpedia it has already something like 300000 donwloads in just 2 months. That is great! But I want to promote it more and more. I thought to write some articles about the software, but where? I have something like 50 sites to write, but if you know what are the best ones, let me know :).

    Thanks.
     
    kix_mc3, May 20, 2008 IP
  2. nofullstop

    nofullstop Peon

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    #2
    the best way is ask bloggers to write about that software and give away a couple of licenses for free...

    that way people will be attracted to those reviews and many will get attracted to the software..
     
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  3. kix_mc3

    kix_mc3 Active Member

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    The software is already Free. FREEWARE Software. Ok, but the problem is, where to find those bloggers?
     
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    their are many tech bloggers..

    lifehacker.com

    labnol.org are just few examples..
     
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    kashem Banned

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    It also depends on the types of software. Can you post here ? For freeware submitting it to the freeware download site works well.
     
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  6. kix_mc3

    kix_mc3 Active Member

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    HostColor Well-Known Member

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    Make a list of all software download sites and communities and go there.
     
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    Getting bloggers to discuss is a great idea, as mentioned above.

    The other method is to get people who sell software to offer it as a bonus to bundle it as a benefit to their own customers.

    Something like: Thanks for buying "X" Software. As a special Thank You, we are giving your "Y" software free! Press here to download.

    Success,
    Sam
     
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  9. web-master

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    Get some links from downloads forums and forums related to your topic. Also submit to more websites to allow people to download it.
     
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    post in forum can help you to get some download.
     
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    Prepare PAD software file and submit to many, many (there are big hundreds) download archives supporting PADs. There are also payed services that can submit it for you. If you're gonna to make your software shareware, signup with RegNow and allow for afiliates (15-30%). I sold about 1000 own sharewares with them.
     
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    megadeth199 Active Member

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    Can i see your software ?
     
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    what is your software about ?
    try to find the niche and promote.
    there are many methods like adwords,buying banners etc
     
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  14. kix_mc3

    kix_mc3 Active Member

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    What exactly is "PAD"? I'm not seeing what could be right now. You can see the software here.
    Thank you all!
     
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