Distribute Your Press Release to the Media! FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions What is the Distribution Service and how does it work? Why should I submit to 1600+ journalists and newspapers nationwide? What makes a good Press Release Title? What should I put in the body of my Press Release? What should I put in the 'About My Company' section? Who should I put as a press contact? How many words can I submit? Can you write my release? Which journalists and newspapers does my Press Release get submitted to? How long does it take to be distributed? Why hasn't a reporter contacted me? How will I know if my release has been successfully distributed? What is Domain-it! and how are they affiliated with PressReleasing.com? What is the Distribution Service and how does it work? Domain-it!'s press release distribution program, PressReleasing.com, allows your press release to be distributed to 1600+ journalists and newspapers nationwide. You simply fill out a form with all of your press release data and we do the rest! You will receive a distribution confirmation report soon after the distribution process is complete. Why should I submit to 1600+ journalists and newspapers nationwide? Publicity is the most cost effective marketing tool and the only one that helps to build credibility for your company. Advertising costs more and most people realize that they are reading hype. However, most people trust independent media journalists, columnists, and the like. By sending out a press release, you give these journalists, who the public trust, the opportunity to present your news to the public. A well written release that is presented to the public by the media can greatly increase your sales, expose your company to the masses, and enhance the image of your business or products. What makes a good Press Release Title? Create a title headline that immediately conveys why your news is important. Avoid promotional sounding words, but do try to catch the reporter's eye. What you say here determines whether the reader will read the rest of the release. Click here to see examples. What should I put in the body of my Press Release? A press release needs to be concise and to the point. The first paragraph should be a summary of your news, answering the 'Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How' within just a few sentences. The remainder of the release should expand upon the first paragraph giving important details, without fluff. When deciding whether you should submit your news, first make sure that it is newsworthy. Is it something that the public wants to know about? Is it something that journalists will want to write about? Something to note is that it often helps to relate your news to current events if possible. When writing your release, keep these things in mind: Is your topic newsworthy? Make sure that you have a story of substance. Does your audience know that the information is intended for them and that they should continue to read it? Can you relate your news to any current events? Have you written in a way that people can relate and connect? Did you deal with the facts and avoid excessive use of adjectives and fancy language? Did you make it as easy as possible for the media to do their jobs by putting *all* of the necessary information in the release? Did you include detailed contact information for journalists to get in touch with you for additional information? What should I put in the 'About My Company' section? You should include a brief company summary. Be sure to include information about your products or services that will help establish your expertise. Also mention your location, years in business, and any other pertinent information. Be sure to keep it short and concise, but detailed. Who should I put as a press contact? Your press contact should be someone who is familiar with your business and the information that you are releasing. This person should be available via all contact methods that you submit. Provide as much contact information as possible: Individual to contact, address, phone, fax, email, Web site address. How many words can I submit? You can submit up to 500 words, including your title, body, and contact information. Can you write my release? Yes, we provide a press release writing service. Simply fill out our order form with your news information and we will get a first draft out to you within 5 business days. We will then allow you two proofs to make changes to the release. Note that we do not guarantee publicity when we write or distribute a release for you. Which journalists and newspapers does my Press Release get submitted to? Your press release is submitted to 1600+ journalists and newspapers nationwide. The database includes popular news and business related websites and magazines, local newspapers, and high profile newspapers (eg USA Today, New York Times, etc). We are continuously expanding our database and will soon have radio and television contacts as well as extensive website and magazine contacts. How long does it take to be distributed? Your press release will be distributed on the morning of the date you select when filling out the order form. All press releases are distributed via email to our database of 1600+ journalists and newspapers. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee that your release will be picked up as a story by any media source. Why hasn't a reporter contacted me? There are many reasons that you may not get contacted by a reporter, but the most common is that they simply don't need that type of story at that particular point in time. Poorly written releases often get looked over as well. Be sure to look at the tips for writing a release to increase your chances of publicity. Note that distribution does not guarantee publicity. How will I know if my release has been successfully distributed? Soon after the distribution process is complete, you will receive a report via email. This report will confirm that you press release has been distributed to the selected sources. What is Domain-it! and how are they affiliated with PressReleasing.com? Domain-it! is an ICANN approved domain name registrar and website hosting company. They offer a variety of services, including domain name registration, email services, website hosting, search engine submission, and other Internet marketing services. PressReleasing.com is the newest Internet marketing service brought to you by Domain-it! 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