What is Press release?

Hey guys,

Can you tell me in brief what exactly we need to do in press release activity for promoting a website as SEO point of view…

Press Release means an official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized.

Press releases can help for generate backlinks which will in turn help with SEO. Quality back links create quality traffic & ranking to your website. So it is one of the way to increase your website back links.

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An official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized

Thank you

It is a written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something claimed as having news value.

Just simply add an anchor text somewhere in your PR. If it is a quality PR, it will get picked up by more Press sites.

Press releases are cost effective way for publicity.A well written release can dramatically increase your sales, expose your company to the masses, and greatly enhance the image of your business or products.

haye guys another question related to press release… won’t there be a duplication issue with press release thing ?

Just make sure the press release has the right format

one of the few useful things I learned in school :stuck_out_tongue:

Press release – handout: an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation.
Press release can be used in generating a feature story. Reporters are more likely to consider a story idea if they first receive a release. It is a fundamental tool of PR work, one that anyone who’s willing to use the proper format can use.

Press release is announcing a launch of something ,or brand . It may be define as propaganda of a new thing , which is launched in market . It also a unique visitors to site .

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Thanks for important information.

But as i have seen that it helps in brand building, traffic as well as upto some extent…helps in SEO

Ahh, great info, been wondering what is press release =D

Press release is a press statement is a written or recorded communication directed at members.A press release provides reporters with the basics they need to develop a news story.

Check this website to know the information about Press release in SEO
http://hubpages.com/hub/SEO-Press-Releases-How-to-Write-them-and-Where-to-Submit-Them

Writing press release is good , however it can be dangerous if taken lightly. You have a great responsibility when you write a press release about your product or offers for the services you provide, a single mistake in this can ruin your efforts.

It is just like releasing the company / product information in newspaper by the Company / PR Agency. The only difference is that the press release you are talking about is released digitally.

Hope your doubt is clarified.

Press release is a written content about a specific topic and this is usually submitted to free press releases sites so as to drive quality traffic to your site in the form of back link…

It is mainly about promoting your product or services which are you going to offer them .

Press Release Services FAQ’s

Q. What if I do not have anything newsworthy to say?

A. It is your business. Anything you have to provide, whether it is goods or services, is going to be news to someone.

Q. When should I submit a press release?

A. Whenever you have a new product available, a promotion of one of your employees to a new position, a limited time offer, or just to remind people of your existence is a good excuse for a press release.

Q. Why utilize press releases? Will people even care that Joe is our new CFO?

A. Press releases are great link building tools. You receive a one way incoming link from multiple sites with good reputations with the search engines. You can include anchor text and the keywords you are trying to rank for. This is a lot more valuable than doing a simple link trade or submitting to a directory.

Q. How often should I put out a press release?

A. Ideally, we recommend once a month. This will vary depending on your site and needs.

Q. How long should my press release be?

A. We recommend at least 300 words to a maximum of 500 words