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YES! PRESS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We understand you have questions. Below you will find the most commonly asked questions,
along with our comprehensive answers.

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1. How many news outlets will YES! PRESS guarantee placement?

At least 400 and most likely more. As many as 500 news sites could run your press release depending on many variables outside our control. Newsworthy announcements are the most appropriate as each outlet has a choice of what PR they choose to publish.

2. How long does it take to see the results once my press release is submitted?

Within 24 hours many press releases are already in place, but it takes at least 72 hours/3 days to see the full results. Once a site goes “live” we provide a link for proof of publication.

3. How do I know which sites have accepted my press release?

YES! PRESS provides you with a Press Release Report that shows every single media outlet or publication source and a live link is provided for each one. You will actually be able to click on the links and see your press release on the various sites.

4. Are there any additional charges beyond the $497 submission fee?

The only possible extra charge would be copywriting assistance, but YES! PRESS does not write press releases - we distribute them. If you need help writing the PR, let us know and we can recommend outside consultants to help you.

5. What items and links can be in my press release?

You can add a logo, photo or video (or all three), and up to 5 web links, including a Google Maps link (optional).

6. How long should the press release be?

We cannot accept press releases longer than 500 words, not including the headlines or summary.

7. Does submitting a press release to YES! PRESS help Google Search Results or SEO?

YES! Getting your press release on hundreds of major news sites is a fantastic way to boost the reputation of your company or products. Google and other search engines give news a high priority and you will see your press release showing up in searches for your company. This means people will find not only your websites, but your most recent announcements!

8. How long do the news sites keep my press release visible?

Every press release remains hosted for at least 6 months. Most will be hosted for a year or more. Some remain indefinitely.

9. Is there a limit to the number of press releases I can submit?

Technically not, but each press release must be original content (not copied and pasted from the Internet) and it should be significantly different from your last press release.

10. Can I submit press releases for my clients?

YES! This is an ideal way to give your clients more value as part of your services to them. YES! PRESS is an ideal add-on, bonus or “Thank You” for B2B coaches, agencies, consultancies and media firms. The ability to get your clients published on hundreds of sites is tremendous.

11. If I submit for my clients, who receives the Press Release Report?

The individual who submits the press release receives the report. After your receive your PDF report, you can forward that to your client.

12. If I charge my client for a press release, is there a limit to what I can charge them?

We are a vendor to your company in this regard. We have no control over what you charge your customers, but standard industry rates are anywhere from $500 to $1,000 or more, depending on the press release distribution company involved.

13. How many press releases should a company send out per year?

Most companies should strive to send out several (3-4) per year but many companies send out far more than that. Press releases are newsworthy announcements, not book reports on your every day products and services. Use discretion, but if your company is rocking the news, you have every right to put the word out there. Many companies use press releases for product launches, promotional announcements, when key people are hired, acquisitions and more. For a list of press-worthy reasons to publish, see the last question in this document.

14. Can I see example Press Release and Report should look like before I order?

YES! CLICK HERE to see a sample Press Release.

And see a sample report by CLICKING HERE.

15. What’s the difference between YES! PRESS and a PR firm?

A PR Firm will write your release and attempt to get articles and stories written about you in specific publications and websites. YES! PRESS gets your release distributed to the world in a matter of hours. Obviously, the fees charged by a professional PR firm are appropriately higher. PR firms can also use YES! PRESS to handle mass press release distribution as well.

16. Is there anything I cannot put in a press release?

Yes. For a complete list of what is prohibited, see the PROHIBITED PRESS RELEASE CONTENT page.

17. Can I get a refund at any point?

Once the press release has been approved and submitted for distribution, refunds are not possible as there is no way to stop it. Prior to final approval and publication, a refund is possible upon request.

18. What is considered a “newsworthy” Press Release?

A press release is an announcement of an important event in your business that will be occurring shortly or has already occurred in the recent past. Timeliness, relevance, and important events to your readers make for newsworthy PR.

19. Any other tips or advice?

Write the kind of press release your intended audience would want to read. Pay close attention to the headlines. Avoid industry jargon, abbreviations, slang or heavy promotional writing. Write from the 3rd person (not I, we, me, us), but as if it was written about you by a journalist. Check your PR for typos thoroughly and check all links before it is submitted as once published, it cannot be removed or edited. Above all, be accurate and never use your PR to damage others.

20. What are some good reasons to put out a press release?

Press releases are news-related, meaning they are about something that will happen in the near future or recent past (such as quarterly earnings, contest results or a landmark business milestone achieved).

Here are some great ideas so you can create multiple press releases every year.

You have a new product or service
You are changing your brand name
You are relocating to a new location
You have expanded, merged or acquired another company, product or service
You have a new website
You have a contest or promotion
You have received an award, grant or investment
You have an impactful study or survey
You have donated to a non-profit mission, charity or social cause
To announce financial earnings, profits, quarterly results, achieved goals
Breaking an industry record or norm
You have a new webinar or otherwise educational program available
You have an exceptional new hire or C-suite executive joining your team
You have a future event to announce or you are announcing the results of such an event
To announce your part in a much larger, national or global story or happening
You are closing down, or discontinuing operations
You are first to market with a breakthrough or discovery
You have news of specific industry trends, or data on a topic related to your brand
You have a promotion that ties in with a specific date or holiday
You have been featured in a prominent publication, on TV, radio or podcast
You have a celebrity endorsement to announce
Something you have produced has gone viral or is trending dramatically up