What is the difference between a social media press release and a traditional press release?
Social media releases are made so that they can get picked up via social networking channels, social bookmark channels, RSS feed, forums and related blogs. Wire services push your press release to traditional media outlets such as journalist and online newswires.
What makes PRunderground so much different from other press release distributors?
We are a new generation of press release distributors. Our social media and SEO (search engine optimized) releases are extremely effective for ranking on hard to rank targeted keywords. We are know for ranking your release on Google in 5 minutes.
Can I add video to my social media press release?
Absolutely, PRunderground now includes free embedded videos from YouTube and Vimeo. All you need is the URL.
How do I add a video?
At PRunderground we make it very easy to add your video release. There is no uploading involved. Just make sure the video is first loaded on YouTube or Vimeo. When filling out the press release form just add the URL in the appropriate field. It’s that simple.
How can I pay?
We use PayPal, Visa or Mastercard for all of our transactions
Will my social media press release appear in Google News?
Yes (most of the time). PRunderground press releases are picked up by Google News on a daily basis. However, we only guarantee to include your release in our Google News feed… it’s up to Google to actually include it (which they do 99% of the time).
Will my social media press release appear on social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter?
Absolutely! Not only will it appear on our Facebook fan page, Twitter and all of our social networking channels but with your permission, we will also link it to your profile page accounts.
Will my social media release be made available via my RSS Feed?
Just like the social networking accounts, we will also link it to your RSS Feeds.
What is a short URL?
URL shortening is a technique where a provider makes a web page available under a very short URL in addition to the original address. PRundergound is one of the few social media services that include short URL’s. It allows you to share links from anywhere. It’s great for Twitter and instant messaging.
What are Active bookmarking links?
Active bookmarking links are at the bottom of every press release. It makes it easy for readers to post your press release to these networks for all to share and read. Social websites make it easy for your readers to save and share your content. It is important that you bookmark your post to all of the popular bookmarking and news sites.
Which social bookmarking networks do you submit my social media release?
Your social media release is submitted to over 30 social media bookmarking websites.
What is the real time site feature?
It is a feature which allows your website to be seen right from the social media press release in real time. PRunderground was one of the very first social media distributors to include this amazing feature.
What are real time comment feeds?
With real time comment feeds, it allows your customers to engage in a real time conversation about your press release. What better way to engage with your clients than to be able to directly have conversation with them in real time about your press release. Comment feeds can be turned off and not used at your request.
What are active URL links?
These are links that are linked directly to your website, product, brand, and topic from your press release.
How is my social media press release SEO optimized?
In order for your press release to rank high and reach maximum exposure, PRunderground optimizes social media releases. We will analyze your release and add the proper tags so that it gives your website increased traffic from clients searching for your product, brand or business online. An SEO optimized press release increases your brands awareness and improves ranking overall in news search engines.
How long does it take for my release to appear online?
Generally after you submit your press release to PRunderground, it will take less than 12 hours for us to approve and include it in our news feed. After that, you can expect to see your press release on major news engines and all social media outlets within minutes.
Will you write my release for me?
Yes. Just contact us and we will be glad to disucss our press release writing services with you. PR Underground has a staff of professional copywriters at your service. You will be involved in each step of the way but we will do all the dirty work for you! We will not distribute it until you have reviewed it and approved it.
Can I make revisions after it has been approved?
Unlike many other social media release distributors, PRunderground allows you to make revisions even after your social media release has been distributed. There is no charge to make the changes.
Where will my social media press release be distributed? What news sites will it appear on?
Your release will be made available to sites like; Google News, Forbes Search, the Associated Press, Redtram, Digg, Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and many more news, social networking and social bookmarking sites. For a complete list of our enhanced distribution list Click Here.
Will distribution of my press release guarantee media coverage or sales?
As much as we would love it, we do not control the world. We just distribute your news, it’s all about writing an eye-catching, quality, press release. Make sure you also submit it to all of your personal social network accounts. There is nothing better than word of mouth advertising. The more compelling your title, the better the chances of your release going viral.
What do the stars next to the releases on the main page mean?
The star rating indicates the distribution level of the release. A rating of 1-3 indicates that the release was shared via our networks. A rating of 4-5 stars, depending on the quality of the release means it was also re-tweeted and shared by you and others.
How long will it take for you to write my social media press release?
It usually takes us 24 – 48 hours to write the release.
