I
received a copy of the ArticleAnnouncer
software and tried it out.
The software is not completely automated, but
neither is Jason's Ezine
Announcer software (which I also own).
You need to submit articles to each directory
manually, but it will fill the forms for you automatically and
it did save me loads of time that I would have otherwise spent
just copying and pasting the article into the form.
I actually see the manual thing as a benefit because
each directory or submission site has its own rules (for instance
some accept HTML submissions, some don't) so you can check if
your article is being submitted the right way.
I like the software - would not pay so
much for just a piece of software, but since it comes with a bunch
of article
marketing CDs and tutorials, it might be worth it.
You have to create a log for each article, enter
all the artice information and save it.
The software then fills in this information (like
the TypeItIn or other form-filling software) into the form everytime
you click to a new submission site.
All you do is check the information to see if
it meets the submission guidelines, modify it if it doesnt, and
click submit.
ArticleAnnouncer
also has an automailer function that mails out your article (using
a template) to article announcement lists and ezine editors.
There's information about what sort of articles
each announcement list and ezine accepts so you can select the
ones appropriate to your article and mail it out.
The downside is that you may be accused of spam
complaints and get a lot of bounces from lists. So far I haven't
experienced the former, but the latter does occur from time to
time.
In terms of the time and effort it saved me when
submitting articles, ArticleAnnouncer
is very efficient - definitely one of the most useful pieces of
software I've used in recent times. I'm going to be using it a
lot.
Wishlist: The software doesn't always
fill in the resource box correctly. It would be nice if we could
choose whether we want to submit a text or HTML version of the
resource box. Right now the default seems to be HTML, which all
sites don't accept.
I also think Jason should consider offering the
software by itself, because someone is bound to create a similar
software and for much less.
I just wanted to tell you that you have a first class professional site and fantastic introductory newsletter! 
