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Press releases are an easy and effective way to inform people about your business or organization. Even better, many press release services include a zero-cost option for distribution. Some services are dedicated to free PR only. The only way to determine which services are for you is to investigate each one.
The list below is a fresh compilation of services that offer free distribution. It is a good idea to check out each one and evaluate its features. I have provided a brief description that hits the high points. Be sure to read the terms and conditions for each service before registering or submitting a release.
i-Newswire - Free and paid PR - No registration, text only, link. Contact info is required with each release submitted.
Le Neuz - Free and paid PR - Registration required, text only, link. Free full-service releases (with photo, 3 links and reduced ads) for each new account. Releases are permanently archived.
Free Press Release Center - Free PR only - Registration required, text only, link. All releases must be approved by editors. Style and format are important - see Sample Press Release and related pages. Site also sells PR writing service.
EcommWire - Free PR only - Registration required, link. Releases must be relevant to the e-commerce industry. See Terms and Conditions for details.
Click Press - Free PR only - Registration required, text only, link. All releases are reviewed before publication. Releases are permanently archived.
PR9.net - Free PR only - Registration required, text only, link. All releases are reviewed before publication. Releases are permanently archived.
Newswire Today - Free and paid PR - Registration required, text only, link. Free releases and links are not permanent. Closely edited to maintain integrity. Accepts corporate accounts only and professionally written releases.
PR Urgent - Free and paid PR - Registration required, text only, link. All releases are reviewed. No guarantee that free release will be distributed.
The Open Press - Free and paid PR - Registration required, text only, link. Free releases archived for six months.
Press Method - Free and paid PR - Registration required, text only, link. Next day distribution on Press Method site only.
Free Press Release - Free and paid PR - Registration required, text only, no link. Free Press Release uses a blog type interface for account management. It is simple and easy to use.
24-7 Press Release - Free and paid PR - Registration required, text only, no guarantee to publish, only 1 free release per day. Broad distribution, including the PR Newswire network for paid PR.
PR Kiosk - Free PR only - Registration required, text with link. PR Kiosk is basically a forum that requires registration. However, there is no visible way to submit a release. All posts are owned by admin and the email address used for registration does not accept incoming messages. The site has no contact info and offers no useful help. Do not bother to register with PR Kiosk.
