Free Press Release Distribution Sites
March 17, 2007
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UPDATE!! Since this post was originally written, Ponn has created the “Ultimate Press Release List”, check it out hereÂ
Our New Fairy Godmother, Ponn Sabra of Empower Women Now shares Magic Wand tips we can ALL use. One of the most important marketing aspects to help us get MORE PRESS, MORE TRAFFIC, MORE BUSINESS, HIGHER PAGE RANKS… is fairly simple and easy to do, it’s writing Press Releases (suggested to submit at least monthly) and you can do them on the web for FREE.
Ponn Sabra writes:
These are the websites I use to distribute my press releases, in priority order:
[PR = Google Page Rank]
1. http://www.prweb.com PR7 (this is $10 and up, but it is the very best distribution)
2. http://www.free-press-release.com PR 6
3. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com PR6
4. http://www.clickpress.com PR6 [I haven’t tried them yet, but it obviously knocked others off my top list to get its #4 placement.]
5. http://www.pressmethod.com PR4
6. http://www.express-press-release.com PR4 [I haven’t tried this one
either, but a colleague highly recommends them.]
Given time restraints, I always go to PRWeb.com first, because they have
many features unavailable elsewhere, such as multiple links, trackbacks,
images, etc. at additional prices. They even offer a podcast interview for
$100.
I tried the $10, $30 and $80 service once each and saw good results. Although my $80 and $30 press releases were totally different: one was announcing my book’s official release date, and the other was promoting an
affiliate eBook; my viewings, and pick ups saw similar numbers.
The major difference, that I could see, was that I had close to 200 PDF
downloads for $80 and the $30 had 0-zippo (I guess people like my picture 
and images enough to print them out. I didn’t get any pictures or images at the $30 donation).
My pay-out? I broke even for the affiliate link, and gained greatly for the
book sales (Best-Seller on Amazon).
Side note: PRWeb.com’s customer service is awesome! I had personal emails
and phone conversations with staff a hand-full of times. I was submitting
weekly releases prior to my book launch, and they helped me mold a
consistent Editorial Score of 4+. Even if you offer $100s, if your Editorial Score is
less than 4, they will not promote your releases to their newswires, because
their reputation is at stake. To know they are personable is reassuring. So, as I look back, I am glad I was sending weekly press releases for free online.
Unknowingly, I was building a relationship with PRWeb.com, getting some Editorial Scores of 3 as my own personal copywriting-training before my big book launch, and learning the craft of writing a perfect press release with minimum word counts.
I was consistently sending press releases to my local media at the same time to set a realistic goal. Little did I know that I was being noticed by the Big players too
No doubt, press releases are one of my favorite online marketing techniques. If you don’t like to write press releases I offer writing services and can help you.
Give the above sites a try and share your results!
Quick note: Most online press releases can not be released for 48-hours upon
submission.
Anyone have any success with these sites? Any great tips to share?
*Please Note* PRWeb.com no longer offers press release distributions for free. There is a minimum $10 donation. Regardless, they are *still* my #1 choice for press release distribution online!
Stay posted! PRWeb.com and EmpowerWomenNow.com will be launching a 1st-time only entrepreneurial empowerment publicity program that’s guaranteed to knock your socks off! For a little idea what’s in store, take a look at the comments of the below post:
http://empowerwomennow.com/news-women-entrepreneurs/index.php/search-engine-optimizationseo-for_14/
To our success & empowerment,
Ponn
Thanks for your advice Ponn. I have had very good luck results with the $200 level on PRWeb. You can put video, podcasts, and graphics with your press release. I can guarantee that at least 50K people will click. At the $200 level you can also get next day distribution.
I had a great result with PRLeap $50 submission. It made #8 in Google for our keywords in 2 days!!
I’m writing a book on the subject. It would be great to talk to you and put some of your tips in the book.
Best
Janet
Hi Janet!
My best,
This is great data to share! We definitely have tons to talk about. You’ll love what PRWeb.com and I have in store for our readers
Ponn
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Thank you for this great list. It just so happens that TODAY I was needing this info. THANKS!
Hi Heather!
Glad I could help
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HI Kelly.
Can you kindly update the post with a link to the Ultimate List of Online Press Release Distribution Center (for free and for a fee) all ranked by Google PageRank, updated and current with 1-3 line descriptions of each.
This way all your readers/subscribers will be aware of all the resources available to them and you
Sure thing, Ponn! This is excellent info!!
And…
PressFlow.co.uk - Free Online Press Release Distribution Service.
http://www.PressFlow.co.uk