What are the best press management tools for independent games?

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Vlambeer Toolkit

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Streamlined single-purpose tools are fast and easy to use

Each tool is presented as a turnkey solution to a common task which is either time-consuming or easily mishandled without experience. See More

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Some tools require private hosting

Many of Rami's tools are implemented in PHP and expect to be accessed from a dedicated web server (i.e. you host your own copy). If you don't already have a website with full server access, they may lack the convenience of hosted services. However, they can be run from a free localhost server; so paying for a host is not required. See More

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Includes a list other recommended resources

In addition to Rami's own tools, the toolkit page links to tools by others with the same "do one job and do it well" design. There are also several links to informational resources which Rami considers essential material for new developers. See More

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Promoter

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Promo code tracking and assignment

Promotional codes for e.g. Steam can be loaded into Promoter, and then assigned to press contacts either directly or through a request form (with approval). Assigned codes will be associated with later coverage. See More

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Press contact management and analytics

In addition to providing a curated list of press contacts, Promoter tracks who you've actually contacted, and which of those contacts result in coverage. See More

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Automated aggregation for press and YouTube exposure

Promoter's core feature is a self-updating timeline view of press mentions from an enormous list of sources, including YouTube. Awards and review scores are also tracked. See More

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What are the best press management tools for independent games?

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Vlambeer Toolkit

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My Recommendation for Vlambeer Toolkit

Streamlined single-purpose tools are fast and easy to use

Some tools require private hosting

Includes a list other recommended resources

Promoter

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My Recommendation for Promoter

Promo code tracking and assignment

Press contact management and analytics

Automated aggregation for press and YouTube exposure

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