My client's first press release...what to do?
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My client is in the clothing, apparel tshirt industry geared toward a specific music icon.
They have a few competitors, my spider senses tell me I will be able to get them great SERP standing, and place them in a very competitive position. Their company has been around for a while but has never written a press release. I had them craft a PR on the subject of cotton prices and how it has affected their business.
A local paper will pick this up no prob.
Where is the best place to go? It is not like it is breaking news, I dont want duplicate content, and I need an experts advice.
I will provide more details if needed.
Thank Mozzers!
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If you do alot of prweb like us you can get a package from vocus the parent company at a discount pm me if you want my contact at vocus. I think packages start at 12 releases a year
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Thanks Everyone....I will probably move on with PR web....barring any Pros who object!
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Our press releases have been picked up by many online sources and we got some do-followed links from them.
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Steve,
What do you mean, "Good luck" with the SEO package from PRWeb?
Thanks,
-Andy
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I hadn't heard of PRweb before - The product looks really good but yeah like you say its quite pricey!
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We have had good luck with the SEO package from PRWeb, although it is pretty pricey.
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