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Promoting your project modified by SourceForge Support

SourceForge Support — Fri, 06 May 2022 17:40:31 -0000

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 # Promoting your project #

-There are many different ways that you can promote your project, and this is by no means a comprehensive list.
+There are many different ways to promote your project, and this is by no means a comprehensive list.

 ## Project Summary Page ##

-Your project summary page is often the first impression that anyone has of your project, you should, at a minimum:
+Your project summary page is often the first impression anyone has of your project. You should, at a minimum:

-* Provide a **project summary statement**. State what your project is, in 70 characters or less. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/again-half-as-long/) for some tips on writing your summary statement. This is what we use when we tweet about your project.
+* Provide a **project summary statement**. State what your project is in 70 characters or less. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/again-half-as-long/) for some tips on writing your summary statement. This is what we use when we tweet about your project.
 * Have an **icon**. A distinctive icon makes your project stand out in a list.
-* Describe in more detail what your project does. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/what-does-it-do/) for some tips on writing your **project description**. This is what we use if we write a blog post about your project, or feature you on the [front page](http://sf.net/)
-* If appropriate, provide one or more **screenshots** showing off the more interesting parts of your product. People respond much more quickly to pictures than to text.
-* Write a bullet-list of main **features**. Highlight what makes you distinctive.
+* Describe in more detail what your project does. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/what-does-it-do/) for some tips on writing your **project description**. 
+* If appropriate, provide one or more **screenshots** showing off the more exciting parts of your product. People respond much more quickly to pictures than to text.
+* Write a bullet list of main **features**. Highlight what makes you distinctive.
 * Release early, release often. **Frequent releases** state loudly that your project is alive.

 ## Project Blog ##
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 ## Project Web Site ##

-Whether you host your project website on SourceForge or not, be sure to link to it from your project summary page.
+Whether you host your project website on SourceForge or not, link to it from your project summary page.

 ## Discussion Lists and Forums ##

-You need a place where users of your software can come talk. If you don't have a discussion forum, you are telling people that you're not interested in what they have to say, and they'll find another project that is. Discussion forums are a great place to figure out what your users want in the product, to find new developers who want to help you, and just to get a pat on the back for a job well done.
+It would help if you had a place where users of your software could talk. If you don't have a discussion forum, you are telling people that you're not interested in what they have to say, and they'll find another project that is. Discussion forums are a great place to figure out what your users want in the product, find new developers who want to help you, and get a pat on the back for a job well done.

 Open Source is about community. From good communities comes good code. Be sure to give your community a place to talk with one another.

-## SourceForge Blog, Podcasts, and Mailing Lists ##
+## SourceForge Help Wanted ##

-If you want to promote your project via any of the SourceForge communications - our [blog](http://sf.net/blog/), [podcasts](http://sf.net/blog/category/podcast), or our [monthly mailing](http://sourceforge.net/blog/newsletter-july-2012/) - just [tell us](mailto:communityteam@sourceforge.net). We're always looking for projects to write about, or interview, and who better to talk about it than you?
-
-Also, each month, our community mailing features projects that are looking for new developers, either to rejuvenate a project, or to fill specific gaps in the team. We'd love to feature your project there, too.
-
-Our podcasts are 10-20 minute conversations, conducted over Skype, about whatever you want to say about your project. We try to do one a week, but we depend on you to provide that content. Don't hesitate to contact us.
+If your project is looking for new developers, either to rejuvenate a project or fill specific gaps in the team. Visit our [help wanted forum](https://sourceforge.net/p/forge/helpwanted/) where you can find like-minded creators that are willing to help out with your project.

WikiPage Promoting your project modified by Rich Bowen

Rich Bowen — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:06:25 -0000

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 ## SourceForge Blog, Podcasts, and Mailing Lists ##
 
-If you want to promote your project via any of the SourceForge communications - our [blog](http://sf.net/blog/), [podcasts](http://sf.net/blog/category/podcast), or our [monthly mailing](http://sourceforge.net/blog/newsletter-july-2012/) - just [tell us](mailto:communityteam@sourceforge.net). We're always looking for projects to write about, or interview, and who better to talk about it than you.
+If you want to promote your project via any of the SourceForge communications - our [blog](http://sf.net/blog/), [podcasts](http://sf.net/blog/category/podcast), or our [monthly mailing](http://sourceforge.net/blog/newsletter-july-2012/) - just [tell us](mailto:communityteam@sourceforge.net). We're always looking for projects to write about, or interview, and who better to talk about it than you?
+
+Also, each month, our community mailing features projects that are looking for new developers, either to rejuvenate a project, or to fill specific gaps in the team. We'd love to feature your project there, too.
 
 Our podcasts are 10-20 minute conversations, conducted over Skype, about whatever you want to say about your project. We try to do one a week, but we depend on you to provide that content. Don't hesitate to contact us.

WikiPage Promoting your project modified by Rich Bowen

Rich Bowen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:35:22 -0000

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 Your project summary page is often the first impression that anyone has of your project, you should, at a minimum:
 
-* Provide a *project summary statement*. State what your project is, in 70 characters or less. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/again-half-as-long/) for some tips on writing your summary statement. This is what we use when we tweet about your project.
-* Have an icon. A distinctive icon makes your project stand out in a list.
-* Describe in more detail what your project does. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/what-does-it-do/) for some tips on writing your project description. This is what we use if we write a blog post about your project, or feature you on the [front page](http://sf.net/)
-* If appropriate, provide one or more screenshots showing off the more interesting parts of your product. People respond much more quickly to pictures than to text.
-* Write a bullet-list of main features. Highlight what makes you distinctive.
-* Release early, release often. Frequent releases state loudly that your project is alive.
+* Provide a **project summary statement**. State what your project is, in 70 characters or less. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/again-half-as-long/) for some tips on writing your summary statement. This is what we use when we tweet about your project.
+* Have an **icon**. A distinctive icon makes your project stand out in a list.
+* Describe in more detail what your project does. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/what-does-it-do/) for some tips on writing your **project description**. This is what we use if we write a blog post about your project, or feature you on the [front page](http://sf.net/)
+* If appropriate, provide one or more **screenshots** showing off the more interesting parts of your product. People respond much more quickly to pictures than to text.
+* Write a bullet-list of main **features**. Highlight what makes you distinctive.
+* Release early, release often. **Frequent releases** state loudly that your project is alive.
 
 ## Project Blog ##

WikiPage Promoting your project modified by Rich Bowen

Rich Bowen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:07:29 -0000

WikiPage Promoting your project modified by Rich Bowen

Rich Bowen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:07:29 -0000

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 Your project summary page is often the first impression that anyone has of your project, you should, at a minimum:
 
-* Provide a project summary statement. State what your project is, in 70 characters or less. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/again-half-as-long/) for some tips on writing your summary statement.
+* Provide a *project summary statement*. State what your project is, in 70 characters or less. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/again-half-as-long/) for some tips on writing your summary statement. This is what we use when we tweet about your project.
 * Have an icon. A distinctive icon makes your project stand out in a list.
-* Describe in more detail what your project does. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/what-does-it-do/) for some tips on writing your project description.
+* Describe in more detail what your project does. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/what-does-it-do/) for some tips on writing your project description. This is what we use if we write a blog post about your project, or feature you on the [front page](http://sf.net/)
 * If appropriate, provide one or more screenshots showing off the more interesting parts of your product. People respond much more quickly to pictures than to text.
 * Write a bullet-list of main features. Highlight what makes you distinctive.
 * Release early, release often. Frequent releases state loudly that your project is alive.

WikiPage Promoting your project modified by Rich Bowen

Rich Bowen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:56:07 -0000

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 You need a place where users of your software can come talk. If you don't have a discussion forum, you are telling people that you're not interested in what they have to say, and they'll find another project that is. Discussion forums are a great place to figure out what your users want in the product, to find new developers who want to help you, and just to get a pat on the back for a job well done.
 
 Open Source is about community. From good communities comes good code. Be sure to give your community a place to talk with one another.
+
+## SourceForge Blog, Podcasts, and Mailing Lists ##
+
+If you want to promote your project via any of the SourceForge communications - our [blog](http://sf.net/blog/), [podcasts](http://sf.net/blog/category/podcast), or our [monthly mailing](http://sourceforge.net/blog/newsletter-july-2012/) - just [tell us](mailto:communityteam@sourceforge.net). We're always looking for projects to write about, or interview, and who better to talk about it than you.
+
+Our podcasts are 10-20 minute conversations, conducted over Skype, about whatever you want to say about your project. We try to do one a week, but we depend on you to provide that content. Don't hesitate to contact us.

WikiPage Promoting your project modified by Rich Bowen

Rich Bowen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:52:36 -0000

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 Your project summary page is often the first impression that anyone has of your project, you should, at a minimum:
 
-* Provide a project summary statement. State what your project is, in 70 characters or less.
+* Provide a project summary statement. State what your project is, in 70 characters or less. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/again-half-as-long/) for some tips on writing your summary statement.
 * Have an icon. A distinctive icon makes your project stand out in a list.
-* Describe in more detail what your project does.
-* If appropriate, provide one or more screenshots showing off the more interesting parts of your product.
-* Write a bullet-list of main features.
+* Describe in more detail what your project does. [See this blog post](http://sourceforge.net/blog/what-does-it-do/) for some tips on writing your project description.
+* If appropriate, provide one or more screenshots showing off the more interesting parts of your product. People respond much more quickly to pictures than to text.
+* Write a bullet-list of main features. Highlight what makes you distinctive.
 * Release early, release often. Frequent releases state loudly that your project is alive.
 
+## Project Blog ##
+
+SourceForge projects have the option of a blog. You may already have a blog for your project, but we encourage you to post to your project blog on SourceForge as well - particularly when you do a new release. This brings your release to the attention of the Community Team, which then triggers various promotion activities on our side, including mentioning you on Twitter.
+
+## Project Web Site ##
+
+Whether you host your project website on SourceForge or not, be sure to link to it from your project summary page.
+
+## Discussion Lists and Forums ##
+
+You need a place where users of your software can come talk. If you don't have a discussion forum, you are telling people that you're not interested in what they have to say, and they'll find another project that is. Discussion forums are a great place to figure out what your users want in the product, to find new developers who want to help you, and just to get a pat on the back for a job well done.
+
+Open Source is about community. From good communities comes good code. Be sure to give your community a place to talk with one another.

WikiPage Promoting your project modified by Rich Bowen

Rich Bowen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:45:42 -0000

# Promoting your project # There are many different ways that you can promote your project, and this is by no means a comprehensive list. ## Project Summary Page ## Your project summary page is often the first impression that anyone has of your project, you should, at a minimum: * Provide a project summary statement. State what your project is, in 70 characters or less. * Have an icon. A distinctive icon makes your project stand out in a list. * Describe in more detail what your project does. * If appropriate, provide one or more screenshots showing off the more interesting parts of your product. * Write a bullet-list of main features. * Release early, release often. Frequent releases state loudly that your project is alive.