There are a growing number of websites where free press releases can be submitted. The main business model is to offer a free, but upgradable service.
These are some of the e-Pr websites I’ve found and they are all members only sites that you need to join before submitting a press release
Website |
Comments |
Pricing |
BusinessWire.com |
Need to print out and fax form to regional office |
Based on geographic reach and word count c£260 for 400 words press release and goes to 2,500 websites |
Earthpublisher.com |
Clunky signup and need to add postcode numbers only! |
Free |
Newsvine.com |
Easy to use, copy and paste content and press submit! |
Free |
OpenPress – www.theopenpress.com |
If you would like an account email admin@theopenpress.com with the word “Register” in the subject line |
Waiting to hear |
PR.com |
Tries to drive users towards paid-for options. Need to check boxes carefully. |
Free |
PRweb –www.prwebdirect.com |
Many pricing options, aimed at business users |
From $80 per press release |
thebusinessdesk.com |
Based on specific locations e.g. The West Midlands) and requesting news |
Free |