Free-Press-Release.com is a great way to submit the occasional press release without paying a dime. Unfortunately, it's probably not the ideal solution for any in-depth press release work.

• Free press release distribution.
• Informative press release blog.
• Online marketing help.

The design of the site didn’t invite confidence and it was littered with Google advertising. It was often unclear as to whether what was part of the site and what was just an ad. We did, however, appreciate the site's informative articles. Visitors can read up on how press releases should be written and how they are submitted through the site.

Free-Press-Release.com claims that releases submitted through the site will be optimized for search engines, indexed by Google in 24 hours and be able to be bookmarked. For more features and support you can pay $1 per release if you are a registered Premier member. If you would like have even more promotional help from Free Press Release you can become a Promoted Member for $5.00 and up, depending on the services you choose.

We found this site to be limited in their press release and distribution features, but if you want to try sending a few free press releases and see what happens you haven’t anything to lose! Star Reviews gives them 5.5 Stars!

PRWebDirect.com is dedicated to helping you create and distribute a press release that will gain your business and your website serious amounts of exposure. The site can help you create your press release or edit one you have already written. An editorial team will make sure it does not contain keywords that will trigger spam filters, ensuring the release gets in front of the people who need to read it.

• Access top-tier news sites.
• Increase visibility and search engine rankings.
• Assistance with all aspects from rough draft to delivery.

We were quite impressed with the company's extensive distribution network. They have a unique connection to the Yahoo News system that will ensure you high placement of your release. Business Wire was recently added to their network broadening exposure for their customers. Your press release will make the blogging circuits as well, ensuring valuable market penetration.

While PRWebDirect is not, by any means, the cheapest press release distribution site on the Web, they are definitely one of the most comprehensive and easiest to use. If you need press release distribution, this site is definitely a must-see. They earn 5.5 Stars!

Marketwire.com is a valuable support tool for the professional PR and IR expert. A clean, simple, easy to navigate site awaits the visitor looking for more information on their services. Pages load quickly and we found it a very pleasant experience.

• Workflow Solutions for PR and IR professionals.
• Resource Center with links to professional organizations, publications and web resources.
• News Room providing up-to-the minute news releases.

While the site probably isn't a good choice for the novice businessman interested in spreading his press release around the Web, MarketWire.com is great for professionals in the press release and Internet release fields. They offer a distribution of communications with an extensive list of channels and circuits and can help you create a plan that works for your organization. From geographic distribution to search engine optimization, they have a package for you.

A free news services offers up-to-the minute news from around the world. A resource center will help you find professional organizations and publications. These services are free and no registration is required. If you are interested in their support services for the PR & IR Professional you will need to contact them directly. All contact information is provided on the website. Marketwire.com earns 5.0 Stars!

BusinessWire.com is the online version of the long-standing offline press release distribution company. You will find tools and resources for disseminating information about your company, your project or non-profit organization. You can register online for free to receive access to news and information. In order to distribute news you must first go through an application process and pay a membership fee. Acceptance is not guaranteed and no mention of price is given.

• Commercial news distribution available.
• Photo and multi-media content for journalists, financial professionals, investor services, regulatory authorities and the general public.

The web site is easy to navigate and the pages load quickly. Whether you have registered or not, the site offers information on how to write a press release, elements of a feature story and the fundamentals of SEO copy. You will also find current SEC and stock exchange guidelines. It's definitely a great knowledge resource.

As a member of Business Wire you will have access to their extensive news circuit for press release distribution. Target your market by topic or by demographic or both. You can reach your precise market through a choice of 200 industry categories and thousands of online outlets. Narrow your distribution by geographic location and pick the optimum moment for release. If it’s in your budget this site offers excellent tools for PR purposes, but you’ll have to call to find out.

Overall we have to say that Business Wire is probably a great site for medium to large businesses. Small businesses, however, might be better off with one of the more user-friendly press release distribution sites on the Web. They earn 4.5 Stars!

If you are looking for the most effective distribution of your online press releases, we recommend searching the competition. 1888PressRelease.com does not offer much in the way of exposure for those who are looking to “get the word out” about a company, product, or service.

• Press Release for PR Firms.
• Featured Press Release Section.
• Gold, Platinum and Diamond Plans available.

Although there are free options to be used on 1888PressRelease.com, they are mostly a waste of time as far as a search engine optimization strategy goes. Overall, we would recommend using a different distribution service for online press releases. 1888PressRelease.com earns 3.0 Stars!