RSS Feeds Directories and Search Engines

Great new RSS feed and search directories that have popped up. Take a look -

RSS Network - rss feed directory and webfeed search directory.

Podcasting Station - podcasting directory, categorized to make finding topic specific podcasts very easy

Finance Investing - collection of RSS feeds related to finance and investing.

All three of the above allow for free submissions.

Web Search Engines

Web Search Engines is a newly launched site that contains all sorts of resources. The site includes the following subsections.

Search Engine Directory - directory of small to mid-size search engines.

Web Portals - resources for web portals.

Search Tools - selection of tools for conducting on and offline searches.

Webmaster Resources - web design and development promotion, usability, forums and more.

People Search - directory of people search indices for finding that special someone.

Pay-Per-Click - resources for pay-per-click advertising, tools and measurement.

Search Engine Optimization - SEO tutorials, forums and resources.

Web Site Promotion - advertising, submissions, and link popularity.

Search Engine Chats - forums for discussing issues related to search engines.

Digital Photo Tips for Photo Buffs

I've always been a photo buff, and this site is easy to navigate. Digital Photo Tips contains information related to photo accessories , stock photography , photography software and a number of other items.

The site is clean and easy to navigate!

Download Software Search

Download Software Search was created to help find software using long multi-keyword searches. The web has gotten so large, and there are so many programs available for download, that single keyword searches are not longer useful. Download-software-search.com specializes on two to five keyword search phrases.

RSS Software Site - Pick of the Week

A new site RSS Software has just launched. The site contains information related to all different genres of rss related applications.

Cool Commentary on Online Marketing

Robin Good posted a really interesting article about creative online marketing, syndication, and content development. The article delves into marketing and touches on a number of the companies we've mentioned in the past. Kudos to you Robin!

Podcasting Tools - New Site

Podcasting is the latest craze sweeping the internet and exciting the tech savvy masses. I stumbled acorss Podcasting Tools a very cool podcast portal.

The site details "How to Podcast", a section on podcasting software that includes recording, editing and software to create podcasts.

I have to say though my favorite part of the site is a section for podcasters to submit podcasts .

Great site easy to navigate and visually appealing!

Industry Specific Resources

Many of us work in a specific industry or sector. Cutting the clutter and finding a site that addresses specific concerns of a specific industry is a great way to target a specific market. After a little digging I was really impressed by the number of sites that addresses the concerns of their audience by creating a message for their target audience.

The variety of sites that I discovered was really astounding. Take a look at these software sites.

Military Software - http://www.military-software.com This site is for military personel and contains military resources and military software. Bringing you the latest in security and military software! Full of great tips and resources for military professionals!

Bank Software - http://www.bank-software.com Bank Software for financial and banking needs.

Realty Software - http://www.realty-software.com Realty Software solutions for Realtors and Real Estate Offices.

Call Center Software - http://www.call-center-software.com Call Center Software including help desk software, help desk software resources, help desk billing software, call management software, call tracking software, contact management software, answering service software, remote access software and more!

Hospital Software - http://www.hospital-software.com - Software solutions for physicians, medical personall and hospital staff. Includes other related medical resources for medical professionals.

Really an interesting segment of software applications for industry professionals.

RSS Software Site - Major Changes

The folks over at FeedForAll sure have assembled some good content. I've been following their RSS blog and RSS forum and really impressed by a number of recent announcements. In fact I'm even privy to some things that have not yet been announced (shhh ;-)

Check this stuff out -

Free RSS to HTML Script - free php script that converts RSS feeds to an html web page!

Podcasting Tutorial - step by step tutorial for podcasters.

RSS White Papers - while the collection is still small it will be interesting to watch how this shapes up!

RSS Partners - the FeedForAll team has been assembling quite a collection of industry partners, very impressive!

They also have a growing collection of really terrific RSS Articles worth a mention.

Site of the Day - Messaging Software

One of my very favorite software site's is messaging software. I don't know what it is that I like about the site so much, but its really nicely designed. The site sections software by type. Categorizing mail server software, email clients, popup killers, spam killers and voicemail software into different cateogries.

A separate group includes: wireless, paging, telephony and instant messaging software solutions.

The site also includes a number of messaging resources including: messaging articles, messaging newsgroups and related sites.

Password Software

Having just updated my operating system and losing all of my Internet passwords that were stored in my cookies, I decided I need a better way to store my passwords!

I began my search and came across a really cute site Password Software that had all different types of password storage applications, and password recovery tools. And after spending a little money I was on my way again!

They even have a section with password tips.

Email Software Site Overlooked

This site is surprisingly overlooked - the email software site contains is a great software directory.
Find the top email solutions to streamline your communications. There is a section on email clients, email marketing software, email encryption and a slew of related categories.

The site has a zero pagerank which really makes no sense because they also have a number of email related articles, a directory of free email accounts, free email cards, and last but not least they have a terrific section on email etiquette helping beginners know what to say, and how to say it and reminding novices just where the line is.

Really nice site with rich content. It is topic specific and easy to navigate.

MP3 Midi Software

What is the difference between MP3 files and Midi Files? The MP3 Midi Software site provides a recap of the best mp3 software, MP3 editors, MP3 to Wav Encoders, MP3 rippers and midi files.

There is also a great section on MP3 related articles

The site is extremely easy to navigate and is not 'over-stocked' with useless titles, the color is a little odd though.

New RSS Site - RSS Content Syndication

A new RSS site has been launched. The site, RSS Syndication, contains information related to content syndication and content distribution. Sections of the new site include:

RSS News - The latest headlines and news related to RSS and really simple syndication

Syndication Tools - Online tools and software tools related to syndication

Content Management - Content management systems and solutions allow for webmasters to easily manage their online web content. Most content management systems use RSS, with scripts to display the content of their feeds.

Find RSS Feeds - Finding RSS Feeds can be tricky. Use the following directories to find topic specific RSS feeds.

Podcasting Tools and Videocasting Tools - tools related to podcasting and video distribution.

and of course there is a section of that includes a collection of syndication articles

Really nice site, though the font is a little small.

New Call Center Depot Site

I just found a great new Call Center site - the Call Center Depot . The site includes news that is sectioned by category.

Call Center News & Information - includes information, news and resources related to inbound and outbound call centers.

Helpdesk News & Information - Helpdesk information and news, including information related to trouble tickets, help desk software, and related resources.

CRM News & Information - customer relationship management information and news, including information related to trouble tickets, help desk software, and related resources.

Telephony News - Telephony portal, news, information and resource related to the telephony sector.

Unified Messaging News - Unified messaging news, information and resource related to unified messaging solutions.

Wireless News & Information - Wireless news and information related to the wireless sector.

VoIP News & VoIP Information - Voice over internet protocol news and information related to VOIP as a developing communication method.

The site is very clean looking and has a really nice easy to follow layout.

Highly recommended!

New Computer? Get the Latest Software that you NEED.

When you get a new computer most just think about the new games they wish to purchase, but really you need to "secure" your computer prior to enjoying it.

The first item you will need is a firewall. A firewall will prevent people that you don't know from gaining access to your files. This is also called intrusion detection software.

You will also need anti-virus software. The anti-virus software ensures that your computer does not become infected with virus or trojans.

In order to maintain and manage your passwords you may want to consider password management software. Another optional item is pop-up killer software, so that you will not be bothered with annoying pop-ups when you are navigating the web. In addition to an email client, you may want to consider implementing spam filtering software .

While games are entertaining ensuring your privacy and security online should be your first priority.

Site of the Day - Palm Software

I actually have two favorite palm software sites! The first is Palm Software.net . The site has separate sections for:

Home & Hobby - Home & hobby palm software assortment free palm software for evaluation and download. Includes spiritual software, sport software and much more!

Health Software - Palm software for health and fitness nuts.

Business & Finance Software - Business and financial software for palm pilots and handhelds.

Palm Games - Palm games available for download and evaluation.

Mapping & GPS - Mapping & GPS applications for palm pilots. Free palm downloads available for download.

Palm Security Software - Security applications for Palm pilots. Protect sensitive data with palm software.

Handheld Dictionaries - Handheld dictionaries for Palm O/S.

The other palm software site I love is Free Palm Software. If you got a handheld for Christmas be sure to check these sites out!

Call Center Software Site

Call Center Software has emerged as a portal for help desk solutions, remote control and remote access software, contact management software and call tracking software.

The site also contains a directory of books related to call centers and call center magazines.

The site is easy to navigate but does not contain as much content as similar sites.

Software World

Soft World software store has opened. It allows for digital delivery. Order now to have a gift for Christmas - electronically!!! Digital goods are great last minute gifts.

Ringtones & Ringtone Software

Cell phones are still a hot item for holiday gifts, and while most people are on their 2nd or 3rd generation phone there are still a lot of great things that you can purchase related to cell phones as a holiday gift. Best of all in many cases you don't even need to leave your house!

Take a look at the following cellular related products and software:

Ringtone Software - Ringtone Resource - for Ringtones, Ringtone Software, SMS software, Cellular Accessories, Mobile Logos, and Cellular Phones.

Ringtones Central - New and popular tones and collaborations to make your phones ring distinct. Ringtones Central is your premier source for locating ringtones for specific brands and carriers, finding cellular acessories, cellular software and a myriad of other items that will make your cell phone unique and customized to meet your personal needs and tastes. Includes cellular accessories , cellular software , and logo software. The Site also included branded ringtones like: Samsung Ringtones, Nokia Ringtones, Motorola Ringtones, Ericcson Ringtones, Kyocera Ringtones, Verizon Ringtones, Nextel Ringtones and Sprint Ringtones.

Other sites you may want to consider visiting:
Cell Phone Software - portal for cell phone stuff
Mobile Phone Software - categorized mobile software; find mobile software that meets your needs.

Overall great design and navigation.

Site of the Day Communication Software

The Communication Software site has been around for awhile, atleast according to the wayback machine. Though I've not seen it, before. I love the layout, though the font is a bit too tiny. The site contains sections on: Email Software, Wireless Software, Broadcasting Software, Telephony Software, Voicemail Software, MP3 Software and communication related articles. There is also a section that discusses how to improve communication and tips for talking on the phone.

Really nice site if you are looking for communication related software solutions.

RSS Specifications - Great RSS Resource

Ok, I know RSS has not yet been embraced by everyone but I really believe that given enough time it will be. My prediction is that RSS readers will be as common place as email clients in another few years. RSS is based on a pull technology, allowing users to determine what content they wish to see.

If you want to learn more about RSS I highly recommend you take a look at: RSS Specifications not only does this site contain some great definitions of really simple syndication, a collection of rss software, it contains a great collection of RSS articles.

Amazingly enough the articles are all available for publication, in other words you can publish the articles on your site, as long as you retain the author resource box! The following are a sampling of some of the articles contained on RSS Specifications:

Do I Need a Feed: RSS has been around for more than 10 years but has only recently become popular. RSS provides headlines and summaries of information in a concise and standardized way.

Syndicated Content: Many webmasters are struggling to find fresh, innovative content while other savvy webmasters have realized the potential hidden within RSS and are adopting the technology at a maddening pace. By utilizing RSS, webmasters can tap numerous free content sources with very little effort. RSS truly is a webmaster's key to free content.

Blogging for Kids: Flush out the writer in children. Blogging could draw out a young writer and open doors to their future. Consider encouraging your child to start blogging!

Bloggers Cashing In: Blogging for dollars might sound like the latest game show or some new drinking game, but it's the latest craze to hit the Internet. Bloggers began blogging for a number of reasons, but as the blog movement has increased in popularity, they have found ways to monetize their blogs and are seeing their commitment pay off.

RSS Feeds: Lets face it as much as we all rely on email communications it is not really a reliable technology.

Everything Blogs: Having heard the term previously but not having paid much attention most are just to afraid to show their ignorance and ask the question, what is a blog? Lets face it; the term blog does not conjure pleasant images.

Creating RSS Feeds: Everyday more and more websites, news services and blogs are adding RSS content. RSS is a method of syndicating content.The concept of aggregating content in one central location or repository is very appealing. Consumers have become tired of push technology, RSS allows users the flexibility to regain control of their content. RSS feed creators provide content without forcing it on consumers. In fact with RSS consumers are able to choose the content they wish to view.

Everything RSS: RSS FeedsRSS also known as rich site summary or real simply syndication, arrived on the scene a number of years ago, but was only recently embraced by webmasters as a means to effectively syndicate content. RSS Feeds provide webmasters and content providers an avenue to provide concise summaries to prospective readers. Thousands of commercial web sites and blogs now publish content summaries in an RSS feed. Each item in the feed typically contains a headline; article summary and link back to the online article.

Best of all the RSS Specifications site contains a long list of places that allow for you to submit your RSS feeds or blogs! And last but not least RSS Specifications has a daily RSS Blog that details happenings and news related to RSS.

More on Software Matrix - Software Directory

We've been talking with the folks over Software-Matrix and they provided some insight into their most popular search terms. During the last month Software Matrix's logs have shown the following terms as their top 10.

1. Free
2. Anti-Virus
3. Christmas
4. MP3
5. Ringtones
6. RSS
7. Free Games
8. Email
9. Spyware
10. HTML Editor

We hope to provide an updated list on a monthly basis. Although software-matrix.com is in its infancy, it seems that they have the right idea. Keep things simple, and show the search results in the most useable way possible. We especially like the lack of clutter on the results screens.

Small Business and Software Resource Site

This site is a hidden gem! Small Business Software contains a daily small business blog . In addition the site contains a small business forum , a collection of business resources and articles, a free content directory of articles that can be republished on other websites.

The articles are really a trove of information here is a sampling of some of the great marketing and software related articles:

RSS Benefits - The big benefit to RSS is that individuals opt-in to content of interest, totally controlling the flow of information that they receive. If the quality of the content in the feed declines, users simply remove the feed from their RSS reader and they will not receive any additional updates from that source.

Internet Communication - How do we keep Internet communication simple? Let's start by taking a look at the different methods used to communicate on the web. It is important to understand the nuances and benefits of the different forms.

Understanding Affiliate Programs - Affiliate programs are commonly misunderstood, in order to understand affiliate programs lets start with terminology. For clarification purposes, an affiliate is defined as any "referrer" or website that promotes a product in an effort to earn revenue. A merchant is defined as someone who owns a product and is sharing revenues with an affiliate based on the affiliate's performance. Affiliate programs can drive targeted traffic to your website.

Relationship Networking for Business - Relationship networking is simply the art of meeting people and benefiting from those relationships. Often the benefit of these relationship is to obtain information and leads to further grow your business. Any successful relationship, whether a personal or a business relationship, is unique to every pair of individuals, and it evolves over time.

Overall this site is easy to navigate and really a great resource!

RSS Software and Podcasting

I've recently taken a close look at FeedForAll software that allows users to create rss feeds. The side benefit which they don't talk about much is that it supports podcasting! In simple terms a podcast is an rss item that contains an audio file. The way to create a podcast is to include an MP3 in the enclosure field, the length is simply the size of the MP3 file. Bottom line is not only does FeedForAll making creating rss feeds really easy but it also makes podcasting a snap!

I also really like the design of the FeedForAll site. They have a great support section and some freebies, like an online RSS button creator.

Very impressive site, and really great software that shows huge potential for RSS and podcasting.

Password Software - Password Recovery

Ok, this site isn't a new kid on the block, but its designed well and deserves a mention. The Password Software site contains software related to password storage, password encryption, password recovery and related password software solutions.

The site contains some great articles related to password protection and creation. As well as the following tip collection:

1.) change your password frequently
2.) never share your password with anyone
3.) try to choose something so that you don't have to write it down but not so obvious others would easily guess the password
4.) be sure your password is atleast 6 characthers
5.) don't use a password containing all the same characters
6.) don't send your password via email or provide it over the phone
7.) don't use pet, family or friend names
8.) don't use your telephone number, zip code or address
9.) use a different password for each account
10.) deactivate accounts for terminated employees
11.) don't allow shared accounts
12.) passwords should contain a mixture of upper and lowercase and contain both letters and numbers

Navigation makes it really easy to find exactly what you need.

Monitoring Tools

We've stumbled upon a new directory that contains monitoring tools, while the site is not restricted to software a large portion of their listings are related to software. The design of the site makes it very easy to navigate.

The site contains the following sections: security monitoring tools , performance monitoring, remote monitoring, system monitoring, alarm monitoring, surveillance monitoring, environmental monitoring and internet/network monitoring tools.

The site uses website snap shots to give you an idea of what the directories with in the site contain along with a description, keywords that relate to the sub-sites and the url of the site.

Generally speaking monitoring tools makes it easy for individuals looking for specific monitoring related tools or applications. The easy navigation and search functionality make it easy to find what you are looking for.

Software Matrix

A new software search engine has emerged Software Matrix. Software Matrix is a searchable directory, that while not aesthetically pleasing makes finding software very easy. Simply enter the search term and a matrix of software options will be displayed. The matrix contains screenshots or website views. Similar software titles are offered so quick comparisons can be made.

There is a keyword index and a program index making finding programs very easy regardless of your thought process.

This site is one to watch, as its popularity improves, its likely its look will too.

Software Announce - and the purpose

The purpose of this blog will be to announce new sites or blogs related to software, provide software or site reviews, mention software that is particularly cool or useful.

If you have suggestions or improvements please post a note!