I am currently learning PHP and I just started developing some simple scripts (like FormMailer). What's the best way to promote free PHP scripts? Thanks!
start sharing your links on social networks like Twitter, Facebook.. I think, that will drive traffic for you !
Get listed in every script directory you can find Submit to freeware & shareware directories Promote your free script across webmaster forums where they allow it Get listed in freebie directories Share your scripts through your network (twitter, facebook, etc.) Social bookmarking Add a link in your signature "FREE (whatever) Script"
hotscripts.com is one of the more popular ones.... BUT Any script you are creating now has tons of holes that hackers can bite through. There are special codes you need to add and tons of other things you have to learn before you can start selling scripts.
I prefer Tutorials Writing on a site can produce better results in terms of Link Building and Impressive Visitors
you can promote your script in directories, social bookmarking sites, free classifieds, forums, press release and writing articles etc.. you can even promote in the script sites where others post about their scripts like scriptmafia.com
I'm sure if you check google you'll be able to find a list of directories to submit to. http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&safe...=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=d2c195c6b644d7cf And http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&safe...=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=5defedc20b0738e3
I know about various script directories, but is there some way to announce the script to the world? I think I should try with press releases!