My goal since I started developing software 11 years ago was to some day release my first piece of commercial software. My goal for 2011 was to do it this year. Well, in the second week of 2011, I've done it.

Today I launched Kwolla, a piece of social networking software so you can build your own social network.

You can browse to http://kwolla.com to check it out.

I'm rather proud that I finally have a piece of software I can market, sell, and hopefully make money off of.

Right now it sells for $149, but if you use the coupon code HACKERS20, you'll get another 20% off. There is an easter egg in the site and if you find it, you get a coupon code for 30% off.

I want your opinions on how I can improve my chances of selling my software and making it enticing to buyers. It's perfect for a wide array of uses: setting up a social network for your office, or fraternity/sorority, a book club, a Linux Users Group, and so on.

In addition to Kwolla, I wrote the software behind the site which powers the PayPal integration and digital downs. I plan on releasing that soon so other developers, musicians, authors, or otherwise digital content creators could easily set up a site to handle sales of their products.

If there's any glaring omissions I've made or you have any and all input, I'd love to hear it.

Thank you for your time.

http://kwolla.com