February 17th in Internet by pbu .

How to write a Good Press Release?

How to write a Press Release

• Important Press Release Writing Tips
• Sample Press Release Format
• Free website to publish your press release

Sending press releases to media is considered an important marketing method commonly employed by many businesses and internet firms very often.

A very well crafted press release if picked up by a journalist can bring enormous free publicity to you through broadcast media and other outlets. Often many people have been invited to TV shows and radio interviews.

You dont need to be a expert write to draft a press release. It can be very easy to write if you just follow few tips while writing a press release and it wouldnt cost you a penny if you post to many free Online Press Release websites.

Important Tips

• Press releases are not like sales letters promoting products. It should only be written keeping news readers and general public in mind.

• Do not write press release titles in CAPITAL LETTERS. It just irritates news readers and many moderators wouldnt approve such releases. Do you know that writing in CAPS considered as SHOUTING

• Get a catchy title and it should grab attention to readers immediately. It should be short and one line only

• It is very important to publish your contact address and phone so that any journalist could get in touch with you. With the contact info, your press release will lose credibility and will be rejected by many PR distribution websites.

Sample Press Release Format

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (date)
[Title Here]
(Example: XYZ Inc announces launch of new website <>)

Description: (optional) This is a very short description about the press release. some distribution sites will ask for this.
 
[CITY], [STATE],[Date] – [This is the opening paragraph. It should contain about 3-5 lines and considered most important since this catches attention of news readers and journalists. Typically questions for questions of who, what, when, where and why answered here. Keep it short and highlight what’s whole release is all about.]

[This paragraph goes into little depth. Give more details of product or any events taking place. This should contain about 2 comments made by spokespersons. For example, Mr. XXX said “xxxx”.]

[This paragraph focus on where users can find detailed information about product or events. Give a contact or website site for more information so that more additional information can be found. This paragraph should be concluded within 3-5 lines]

[The conclusive paragraph is known the “boilerplate” and can contain no more than 2-3 lines. A short "about" section, providing independent background on the issuing company, organization, or individual. Here you should explain future aspects, your or aim in meeting the current market or success. In general what you intend to do achieve.]

Contact Information:
[Company Name]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Website]

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(This mark lets the reader know that it is the end of the article.)

[Editors Note: optional]

There are many free sample templates published in PRUrgent.com website which can help a lot.

Free Press Release Websites

There are many free press release websites who accept free press release and distribute to google news, yahoo news and many mass media sites.

The following are some of the best free PR distribution sites…

PRLog.org – http://www.prlog.org
PR-Inside – http://www.pr-inside.com
PR Urgent – http://www.prurgent.com
PRLeap – http://www.prleap.com
PR.COM – http://www.pr.com
I-Newswire – http://i-newswire.com
TheOpenPress – http://www.theopenpress.com
Free Press Release – http://www.free-press-release.com
Pressbox.co.uk – http://www.pressbox.co.uk

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3 Comments

  • John
    March 25, 2009

    Many thanks for this. I picked up your list of press release sites on DP Forum and your How To might save me some rejections.

    One question: can I just write a press release about – for example – my own small website design company offering affordable websites or do I have to have some really interesting story?

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  • pbu
    March 25, 2009

    of course you can write about your company and services. But make sure that it is a short one and no sales letter. Just give a try sending a press release and you will know yourself.

    Reply
  • brand bags online
    September 9, 2009

    This has been very informative. I have been helping a friend that makes handmade jewelry start her business and make a website. This goes along with some of the information I have been searching for. Thanks so much for your time writing this informative blog.

    Reply

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