Software submition services review

Discussion in 'Directories' started by assaf1, Aug 10, 2006.

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    Hi,

    We are working now to distribute a new freeware called PCPal (pcpal.com).

    Initially we would like to submit it to the larger software download sites (download.com, tucows.com, etc).

    But in order to submit it to the hunderds of other smaller directories we are looking for a paid service that specializes in software submition to download sites.

    Since there is not much information on this in the Internet, wondered if anyone has worked with any of these aervices and can recommend a course of action. Any other related recommendations are most welcome as well.

    Thanks - A.
     
    assaf1, Aug 10, 2006 IP
  2. mystikmedia

    mystikmedia Jedi Master

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    Martha from www.freelanceworks.com is the best, but a lot of the time she is too busy to take on new clients. Check with her first. Good luck.
     
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    Have you taken a look at PromoSoft?
    I haven't used it myself but have heard good things. Will be trying it with my next software product.
     
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    No, I have used RoboSoft, though. It is good, but not nearly as good as a service like FreelanceWorks.
     
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    Most software sites also supports PAD files.
    You should create a PAD file so any software site can add your listing easy.

    PAD stands for Portable Application Description. PAD is an XML-based open format to describe downloadable applications. It is our preferred method for submitting our software to download sites. If you maintain a software catalog, such as a download site, and want to include our software, please use these PAD files. To keep the contents on your site current, poll these files regularly.

    The PAD format is published and supported by the Association of Shareware Professionals with the aim to make the lives of developers and webmasters easier. It is available free of charge to everyone. By using the PAD system, developers save time by having to create a description of their software packages only once. This description can then be uploaded quickly to all sites that support PAD. Webmasters can process these PAD files and extract the data appropriate for their site. They can keep the contents of their site current by polling PAD files on the web sites of the authors of the software they list.
     
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