Sunday, August 9, 2009

Selling Software on the Internet Equals Big Profits

By Soren Jordansen

Perhaps that statement above should be able to convince anyone to start selling software either as a full time job or on the side. It is essentially not just something many desire; it is needed. Evidence of this can be seen in the harsh economic downturn that is currently encompassing the globe. Last year security software (anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc) rose by 18.6%. It is surely one of the few industries that are still seeing a rise in profits when almost every other niche is setting its sights and expectations lower to accommodate the economic situation.

John W Tukey coined the idiom software back in 1958 when computers, as we know them today, were still a scientists dream. In essence, for those who do not know, your computer can be divided into two sections software and hardware. Hardware refers to the actual physical components on your computer RAM, had drive, monitor, graphics card and so on. Software is all the programs installed on your computer Word, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Media Player and so on and so forth. Software can again be split into many different categories Operating systems, office tools, anti-virus etc but the purpose of this article is not to list the various forms that software can take. Instead its purpose is to look at the software market and analyze its potential.

When you think about it, with everyone not only using but depending on computers today, there are virtually millions of software programs that are needed. From computer games for kids to spy ware software for the savvy, the needs are truly endless. When it comes right down to it, everything you do on your computer requires a software program to run it. And, most importantly, companies that develop software are constantly looking for people to market and sell their programs so that they too can make a profit.

No compare this to a piece of software that, let's say, changes your desktop background every 10 minutes. Which do you think will sell more? Just because the software market is vast and expanding rapidly doesn't mean that everything will sell, you have to know the proper way of going about it. Which software is in demand, marketing techniques and digitized software over hard copy are all things that need to be fully understood before you enter the market.

Now for even better news. There's a free report available that will give you step by step information on how to get started today. So, if you have the desire and ambition to make money on the internet you should look no further. With a positive attitude and the willingness to learn you can be on your way to supplementing your income or starting a new lucrative career for yourself.

Software sales do not look like declining anytime soon so it is advisable to get in while the going is good and start selling the product that every person with a computer needs. - 16890

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