010081 writes:

thankx for the video,i’m going to press resease my site for the first time.. this would reallly help me lot.

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John Edmonds writes:

Brilliant little video – very explanatory.

More people should do things this way instead of ‘technicalised’ text written by techies that no-one can understand.

Cheers
John

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Paul Mobley writes:

The press release is restricted to businesses that have a name and address. These should be optional so that all ezine authors can make use of the press release.

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Tom Raef writes:

Chris,

That is a really helpful video. I had no idea you offered this service.

Maybe some add-ons would be information on what services the press releases are sent to and maybe some links to articles (hosted you know where) on how to write a good press release.

Other than that – great job! (again)

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Kenny writes:

The video does not open. Maybe i need something from quicktime?

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Susan Coils writes:

Looks pretty simple so far. Do we get to see stats on the press releases as with the articles?

Susan

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen writes:

Wow! I am continually in happy mode with everything EzineArticles comes up with. I had no idea about this extra bonus offered.. so YAY!

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Donna Amos writes:

What a great service. I didn’t realize it was available. I paid approximately $80 last quarter to have a press release posted. And now I know I can get the same exposure for free. Thank you so much.

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Stan Dubin writes:

Thanks, Chris. I was just alerted to this service via your newsletter. Very handy!

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Philip Kidder writes:

Great idea! I did not know you offered press releases. I will definitely be using it in the next couple of day.

Is there some lessons on how to write an effective press release?

Keep up the good work!

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Rahul Majumdar writes:

Hi Chris,

Thank you for the introductory video on press releases. I have not attempted to write and submit on yet, but with the easy steps outlined, there is no longer any excuse.

Keep up the good work!

Rahul Majumdar

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Kha Ton writes:

This video is very easy to understand how to do Press Release. I will do it today. Thanks for great information.

Thanks
Kha

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Jan Shimano writes:

Hi Chris:
I really enjoyed the short, straightforward video. I also would appreciate a few helpful hints about what makes a good press release.
I just did my first one 3 days ago, but not with EzineArticles. I didn’t know it was offered until I got your e-mail today. I get great exposure with my EzineArticles. I usually get on the front page of Google within the first day.
Do the press releases work differently?
Thanks again.
Jan

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Shirley Bass writes:

I’m excited about this. This is just what I was looking for. Submitting a press release is something I haven’t done, as of yet.

I enjoy the ways, in which EzineArticles helps us move forward.

Shirley Bass

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Melanie Jordan writes:

I too did not know about this resource, but since EzineArticles is such a top quality site, I am sure this one will prove to be another valuable online marketing resource for myself and my clients. I’ll be giving it a try very soon. Thanks!

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

All,

Thanks for your suggestion that we should create another video on how to write the perfect press release. Expect that from us in February as I started writing the script today.

Credits where it’s due Trivia: The voice talent in the video is played by Marc (who is also the producer of the tutorial video); our Marketing Manager… and it was co-produced by Jason (Production Coordinator).

If you have tips on how to write a great press release, please share them here also. Thanks!

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Connie Cantillo writes:

Hi Chris,

This is so awesome!! I had no idea we had this great opportunity!! EzineArticles is THE place to go for the broadest exposure possible.

I piggy-back on some of the comments above: do you have an article on how to write highly effective press releases?

Lovin’ it.

Connie Cantillo

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Norine Peardon writes:

Please define “Press Release”. Thanks

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Bob Lewis writes:

This is Great, EzineArticles increased are visibility 10 fold on the Internet. This should be Huge!

Thanks, Bob Lewis abc123.com

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Norine,

A “Press Release” is an announcement designed to inform the press (media) about a newsworthy story.

I recommend that you do a Google search for:

define:press release

Lastly, see Press Release articles here;
http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Business:PR

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Shirley Bass writes:

Now, I am even more excited. Great news: February’s video.

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Jack Viljoen writes:

Hi Chris,

Just in time. I am busy finishing off my first product. Read much about press releases. As a member of EzineArticles I will definitely use your service.

Thanks for the easy to follow video.

Great stuff,

Jack.

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Check out all of the great “HOW TO WRITE A GREAT PRESS RELEASE” tips that my Twitter stream sent today.

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Shirley Parker writes:

Paul, I agree. Not many authors want to broadcast their home address over the net. I happen to have a post office box but not everyone can afford that.

Other than that, a great idea! Very helpful.

>Paul Mobley writes:
The press release is restricted to businesses that have a name and address. These should be optional so that all ezine authors can make use of the press release.

Comment provided January 24, 2009 at 9:08 am

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Amanda writes:

I noticed some press releases have links in the body..hot would we format to insert links??

Generally I bracket whatever I want the link to be with “example”:http://.. will that method work here??

Thanks

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen writes:

PRESS RELEASE:

“EzineArticles IS A CLASS ACT”

A package was received today by a Ms. Magnusen, sent to her by a very unique ezine called EzineArticles. Ms. Magnusen opened her parcel and was delighted to see a lovely gift inside of two writing tablets. One of the pages was actually hand signed by Mr. Chris Knight himself. Ms. Magnusen was so overwhelmed with the generosity of said company, that she posted on her calender that one article per day was not too big of a goal to meet. (She actually has NO EXCUSE really to not do at least one article per day!)

THANK YOU ALL AT EzineArticles!

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Maree Harris writes:

Chris, this is just what I needed at this time. I have been thinking of researching press releases for some time with a view to beginning to produce some – but, of course, haven’t got to it yet! You’ve given it all to me on a plate. The video is very helpful and easy to follow. But first I’m going to go and read all the articles in EzineArticles.com on press releases.

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Shirley Bass writes:

Kathy,

Nicely done! Is it true? You are a true artist.

Shirley Bass

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Nick Peters writes:

Chris,

Awesome! I’m glad you’re adding more and more related functions/features and keeping them in a familiar dashboard as they grow in the future.

Two quick questions:

1. What HTML is allowed in the body and signature areas?

2. Where can we see the status and stats of our press submissions?

Nick

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Matthew A. Eigbe writes:

Hi Chris,

I wish all online videos were like this. Precise. Clear.

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David Quimby writes:

It looks like it well be a lot easier to publish press releases in the future.

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Kathy Ostman-Magnusen writes:

After checking out various press releases on Press Exposure, I learned some new things. I read one interesting review so checked out their website. The artist, (of course I would pick a fellow artist LOL) had links leading to insights, I had not thought of pursuing and I understood things that had escaped me prior. I keep learning things, bit by bit, from EzineArticles Blog and now Press Exposure.

Now, I must get to that promise to myself… the one where I write an article every day! Yup I do have enough time, cause time is there depending on how I decide to spend it.

Happy day!

(PS ~ “Hi Shirley!”)

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Gaynor Parke writes:

Thanks for this video, so many of us prefer a visual instruction rather than a written one so well done guys.

I will be releasing my first press release later today for my Money Saving Tips 4 You books that will help 1000′s of people to save money.

Love your site and this is a great extension of it

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Dennis Bandy writes:

Chris, I think you guys are ahead of the curve when it comes to website promotion. Is there any way to track statistics and to know where these releases are sent to?

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Robbie Foglia writes:

I have used this system to submit several press releases to pressexposure.com.

Although it is a nice system allowing free press release distribution, I believe the system needs to be improved.

For one, you are not given any notices if your press releases are pending or denied. I have received an email stating press releases were published, but the others I believe were left in press release limbo.

Secondly, a system similar to the one implemented on EzineArticles.com should be established to view the releases published, those which are under review, and those which have problems that need to be be corrected.

Stats, such as views and URL clicks, could be added down the road, but at least an “account area” would be nice.

All together, thanks for letting us publish press releases for free!

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Robbie,

PressExposure is the 2nd most resource intensive project we manage outside of EzineArticles.

We’re evaluating which areas we could begin adding additional functionality…

Thanks for the suggestions. :)

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ishola sadeeq writes:

hi chris,
am so glad with this information i had from you with this steps you introduce to i will be able to create my own press release.
thanks ishola sadeeq

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Brenda writes:

Thanks for the video and another great FREE quality resource!

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Bob Johnson writes:

Thanks Chris,

I just started using PRWeb and got good exposure but look forward to working with you.

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Angela Chen Shui writes:

I attended an Alex Mandossian teleseminar just last week on using the media for increased, free exposure. Press releases are an important part of this strategy so I’m thankful for this vid and the upcoming February one.

All help in this area is appreciated and I’ll start using your press release service as soon as I go through the material and get a handle on it.

Thank You!

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Bob Johnson writes:

hey Chris,

Any immediate plans to allow videos on the press releases?
bobj

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Bob,

Sorry, no immediate plans.

I’m not against the idea; …we’re just struggling to become more operationally efficient this quarter with the site. Once we get a sense of speed/consistency… we can look at expanding the offering.

Thanks for the suggestion.

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George writes:

thanks … I am gonna utilize this for marketing my products

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Jay writes:

Chris
Oh yesss!
That will be really great. Coz we are hoping to have some eye-catching features like videos. Hope things work fine.
thx

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Mary Beth Ford writes:

Another excellent and creative venture from EzineArticles! Please consider including Spirituality as a category in addition to Religion. They are not the same. Best wishes for continued success!

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Donna writes:

Greetings and thank you for offering this press release service.

Perhaps I missed the info, but how do we know where the press releases are being released to? How many submissions are made, etc. How does Press Exposures’ contact list compare to PRWeb for instance?

Thank you again!

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Donna,

PressExposure.com is nothing like PRWeb.

PRWeb is better.

With PressExposure, there is no distribution (yet). There is only exposure on the site itself.

It doesn’t get the traffic that EzineArticles does, but it’s growing steadily. Again: We built PressExposure to solve the problem of so many good press releases being submitted to EzineArticles by mistake. Our only purpose here is to help those people get their press releases published in a more appropriate forum.

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Nick,

To answer your question:

1) Let’s say NO to HTML being allowed in the body of the press release. That said, if you used BOLD or ITALICS real sparingly, I think we’d let it pass.

We would prefer to see full http:// URL’s in the SIG line but will allow anchored text links provided they don’t exceed 3 words anchored up and no more than 1 self serving anchored text link.

2) There is no status. It’s accepted or it’s not. Sorry, this site doesn’t have a back-end membership center yet. You can expect that if you submit a press release today… if it’s not published within 10 days, it’ll never be published. You are welcome to contact our PressExposure support team to find out why.

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Amanda,

See this article of mine on how to format links.

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susie writes:

Great service you are providing your members. I’m going to spread the word! Hugs, The Frog

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Mary Beth,

Done: http://PressExposure.com/Browse/Religion/Spirituality.html

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Arnoled writes:

Ya What a good idea to suggest all how to submit press release with ease. It is very noble and awesome work for press releasers.

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JNFerree writes:

Is there a ‘preferred’ format for PR Releases to be submitted or will most every professional ‘template’ be adequate?

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Karrie Ross writes:

I’m just starting to send Press Releases out… and remembered you had this offer… thanks again for all you do to make our lives easier. This is certainly something I’ll tell my book cover design clients about as well.

Karrie Ross
bookcoverdesigner.com

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