Sure, it’s easy to find ebooks with private label rights, but that can be bad since so many others also buy the rights — there are sometimes a glut of the same product on the market. There are two great things about private label software — it’s not as common as just an ebook, and it’s fairly easy to add new features so you have a unique product.

But there’s a big problem with PLR software that can sometimes sink an entire project. If you’re not a programmer yourself you’re going to have to hire someone to make the changes — and that’s when problems can pop up. You may have the best programmer in the world, but if the PLR software isn’t able to be easily modified, you’re stuck.

Here are three things to investigate before you buy ANY piece of private label rights software.

1. What modification rights do you have? In some cases all you have is the right to brand your own name and URL into the software, in which case you won’t be able to add unique features to make your software stand out from the others. Look for private label rights software that gives you full modification rights.2. What computer language is used? If the original program was written in SmallTalk, or Clarion, or some other uncommon language, you may have problems finding someone who can do the modifications. And if you do find someone, you’ll probably end up paying a premium price for their expertise.

3. Are all source files, including graphics, available? Private label rights software should come with the program source code, obviously, but sometimes the graphics that make up the buttons, the skin of the program, etc., aren’t included. That may not be a deal-breaker if those pieces aren’t included, but you need to know whether hiring a graphics designer is going to be part of your expense.

And finally, a bonus question you might want to ask:

4. Is original programmer available? If you can use the guy who wrote the original program for your changes, you’ll typically end up with a much better job at a cheaper price. Because the original coder knows his/her way around the code and can make changes much faster.

Using private label rights software can be a great way to differentiate yourself from the rest of the market; just make sure you find out the answers to those questions before you make a financial commitment you may regret.

Jay Jennings is a programmer/marketer who’s been working his online business full-time since May 2004. He’s the creator of multiple tools for internet marketers including PLR Commander, a utility that organizes and reminds you to use your resell rights products. You can find more info at http://ResellRightsOrganizer.com