How to get free information on software selection

Software Shortlist was founded with the mission of helping businesses succeed by choosing the right software. And to date, our website and services have helped over 28,000 firms in their software selection process.

To ensure we are well placed to assist the next 28,000 (or 280,000!), we recently made some important  changes to our business model to give you free access to our unique and valuable information on software selection.

Why are we doing this?

Well, our original plan for Software Shortlist was to deliver independent information to small & mid-sized businesses (SMBs) looking for software, and to get paid by them directly for this service. So, we invested in creating unique, high quality resources such as our patent-pending online comparisons & independent review packs.

However, it became clear that many of you simply don’t have a budget for this sort of input in your software selection process. But you still want and need assistance…

Did you say free access  to software selection resources?

Yes, we have made a small but important change to our business model:  you can now get access to our high quality resources and information for free!

That’s right – you no longer have to pay $99 or more for our software review packs. Nor do you have to pay for our online comparisons. In fact, all of our valuable content is now free if you’re looking for software.

What do you mean “free”?

True, nothing worth having is ever truly free. There is a significant cost to creating the valuable content and services on this website. Someone has to pay for that.

Fortunately, there’s a simple solution. Software vendors and service providers are keen to find new customers, and they welcome the opportunity to be connected with relevant people like you who are genuinely looking for software.

This means you can now get access to Software Shortlist’s review packs, comparison service, and our other services for free, simply by giving permission that we may introduce you to a few (no more than 4) relevant software or service providers.

Connecting you for relevant conversations

We believe there are big benefits to everyone from this approach: (i) you get access to the software selection information and input you need for free; (ii) software vendors and service providers get to talk with genuine and relevant prospects looking for software; and (iii) Software Shortlist is able to create fresh, useful, and valuable content to help with your future software requirements. And as we explained recently, everyone wins with relevant software conversations.

Rest assured that Software Shortlist remains committed to its high standards of integrity and quality. We continue to respect your privacy and will only connect you with a small number of relevant and trusted providers. We also continue to use independent experts and a robust software review methodology in creating our review packs and online comparisons.

Any comments?

We hope you understand the changes outlined above, and we look forward to helping you with you software selection needs for many, many years. If you have any questions or comments, we’d love to hear them.

Thanks!

The Software Shortlist Team

Do your customers ever ask you for software recommendations?

Are you a consulting or advisory firm (eg accounting, bookkeeping or software consultancy)? Do you provide services that help companies to improve their operations? Do your customers ever ask you for independent software advice? If so, we should talk!

SoftwareShortlist.com is currently looking for alliance partners to help expand our unique service. Here’s the low down on how this may work for you…

• You get certified in software selection advice, extending your services capabilities for SMB customers.
• You get access to our proprietary methodology, patented tools and online products/resources to assist customers in selecting software.
• You get a service provider profile on the SoftwareShortlist.com website to get to new customers that you can service.
• Finally, you become a reseller for all of Software Shorlist’s online products. Earn commissions as you provide services.
• … and you earn more revenue by simply extending your offerings to existing and new SMB customers!

Sounds like an intriguing opportunity, don’t you think?

Of course, there are a few characteristics we are looking for in suitable candidates:

• Independent – you are not strongly aligned to a particular product or vendor and can keep an open mind in looking for appropriate software solutions
• Credible – you have a good reputation in your space, and your judgement and opinions would be trusted by those looking for software
• Capable – you have the capabilities to extend your services to advise customers on software selection

Interested companies and individuals are invited to review more details of our Certified Consultant Membership plan on our website. You may sign up directly or get in touch with us by emailing any questions to: partners@softwareshortlist.com.

Directory listings now better value

A listing in the Software Shortlist directory is now even better value! We’ve just reviewed our rate card for Lite, Standard and Premium listings … and lowered our prices, effective from today. Basic listings remain free.

If you have software to promote, head over to our software directory and check out the benefits of upgrading your listing today. It’s never been more affordable.

We are also building up a directory of service providers and consultants who help install, customise and support particular software packages. Given the early stages of this offering, introductory pricing has been set at a very low setup fee plus only $1 per click-through. Compared to buying keywords, this represents exceptional value given the more targeted nature of the Software Shortlist audience. See this example profile. Qualified leads for prospective customers will also be available to purchase.