Submit Software
Shareware Authors
We're glad you're interested in partnering with 5 Star to offer your shareware for sale and download! 5 Star attracts a large, clearly-defined audience of both experienced and beginner-level Internet users worldwide. No matter what type of software your company produces, 5 Star has the perfect audience for your programs.
We have developed a partner program to give shareware authors a simple, yet powerful way to offer their programs for download and sale through 5 Star. Sign-up is free, quick and easy, and once you complete the following steps, your software will be listed throughout 5 Star's Network of Downloads websites. These include:
- 5 Star Shareware
- The largest independent shareware and freeware downloads service in the UK.
- PC Pro
- An extremley popular high-end online PC magazine with a phenomenal subscription base.
- Computer Buyer
- A very popular online PC hardware magazine with a huge following.
- Custom PC
- An excellent technology-geared website of particular intrest to computer hardware enthusiasts.
- Supanet
- Another large Internet service provider and one of the fastest growing in the UK, now with over a million registered subscribers.
- Computer Shopper
- Frequently visited by users buying PC's and other computer-kit in the UK.
Requirements
We try to keep the partnering process as simple as possible for you, however 5 Star does require a few things before your software can be listed and promoted throughout the 5 Star network:
- You currently must have an account with either RegNow, eSellerate, RegSoft, Share-It or Plimus. (If you do not, please contact us with the service you use for consideration; we are always open to new ideas.)
- Your program file(s) must be Virus/Trojan-free.
- Your software must be of acceptable quality and not be used for sending bulk emails or any other practice 5 Star deems unacceptable.
What You Get
- Fast-track review and listing over the entire 5 Star Network.
- File hosting - guaranteeing a quick download for users and saving you on bandwidth costs.
- Promotion via banners, text links, buttons and other selected places throughout 5 Star (prime promotional spots not included).
- Nomination for inclusion in the 5 Star Newsletter.
Requirements for RegNow Users
- 5 Star requires 30% of all sales made through our network of websites.
- A custom-version of your software will be required with our affiliate purchase links available from all online purchase points within your software.
Submit as a RegNow user »
Requirements for eSellerate Users
- 5 Star requires 30% of all sales made through our network of websites.
- An eSellerate "est" download must be provided for the program you are submitting.
Submit as an eSellerate user »
Requirements for Share-It Users
- 5 Star requires 30% of all sales made through our network of websites.
- A custom-version of your software will be required with our affiliate purchase links available from all online purchase points within your software.
Submit as an Share-It user »
Requirements for RegSoft (SellShareware.com) Users
- 5 Star requires 30% of all sales made through our network of websites.
- A custom-version of your software will be required with our affiliate purchase links available from all online purchase points within your software.
Submit as a RegSoft user »
Requirements for Plimus Users
- 5 Star requires 30% of all sales made through our network of websites.
- A custom-version of your software will be required with our affiliate purchase links available from all online purchase points within your software.
Submit as a Plimus user »
Questions
If you have any questions or concerns that haven't been addressed here, please feel free to contact us.
