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 |