Since 1997, SoftwarePromotions has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of software developers and companies from forty-two different countries around the world. As a provider of software marketing services, we try to offer as wide a variety of different packages as possible. However, there are times when a software company doesn't want us to handle the work for them, but instead prefers to consult with us directly.

Our Consultation Packages are designed to provide the software developer or company with direct access to our knowledge and experience. Whether you're looking for a one-time solution, an ongoing arrangement, a written report, an exchange of emails, a phone call or a face to face meeting, the SoftwarePromotions Consultation Package can provide you with exactly what you're looking for.

What will you get?

The undivided attention of an established and experienced software marketing consultant. Dave Collins is the founder of SoftwarePromotions, and has been working with online software marketing since 1997. His areas of expertise include search engine optimisation (or optimization if you prefer), Google AdWords management (Qualified Google Advertising Professional), web log analysis, website ROI maximisation, visitor retention and more. Dave is a recognised speaker on these subjects at conferences around the world.

What can you use this time for?

Picking Dave's brain is an opportunity to tap directly into his extensive experience. Our consultation packages are ideal for:

• A new product seeking to maximise exposure and/or ROI
• A new company bewildered by the range of available options
• An established product wishing to increase their market size
• An established company wishing to further develop their potential
• An established software company wishing to explore the shareware option
• A company considering Google AdWords
• A company wishing to improve their Google AdWords ROI
• A company wishing to improve their search engine visibility
• A company with a limited budget who want to spend wisely
• A company with a generous budget wanting to maximise their ROI
• A company wishing to increase the retention of their website visitors
• A company with a good product that need to "get it out there"
• A company needing guidance on web log analysis
• A company with marketing questions
• A company wishing to save money
• A company wishing to grow and expand

Whatever your needs and requirements, let Dave Collins apply his experience and expertise directly to your situation.

Cost, payment and practicalities

Dave charges an hourly fee based on your particular needs. The minimum time period is one hour, and billing is in units of half an hour. Our current rates (as of March 2009) are (US) $350.00 per hour.

To make the most effective use of your time, we recommend that initial communications are carried out by email. There is no charge for reading and absorbing a small amount of basic information. If extensive preparation is required, then this will be charged for. However, rest assured that there will be no billing surprises or unexpected charges.

Please note that availability for the consultation packages may be limited. As a small company, we have to tightly control our schedule. When you pay for our time, we always ensure that you receive complete and absolute value for money.