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GENERAL FAQs

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   Why should I optimize my press release?
  Why should I optimize my press release?
Journalists used to rely on the wire services for immediate story information, but today, online research is the number one research source for journalists as well as news consumers. Journalists search for news by keywords and phrases on topics they are researching. Increase your news coverage, consumer interest, and search engine rankings by using today's tools – search engine terms.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   How else does this benefit my company?
  How else does this benefit my company?
When you optimize your press release by using keywords, you greatly increase the possibility that your message will show up in news search engines, search engines, and blogs. Leverage all your potential audiences to increase your brand exposure.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   How do I determine keywords?
  How do I determine keywords?
Think like your audience. What are they looking for and how would they define it? Think of all the words and phrases your audience might use to find information on the topic you are promoting. Once you enter your initial keywords and phrases, Newsforce will suggest optimal "density" of keywords for repetition as a general guide.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   How do I use keywords?
  How do I use keywords?
Use keywords in your headline and in your body copy to increase your search engine s. The Newsforce Optimization tool will show you where to insert keywords in your headline, subhead, and body copy for SEO optimization. We may suggest more repetition than you're comfortable with – that's ok, just try to get as close as possible for maximum impact.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   Isn't SEO hard to do?
  Isn't SEO hard to do?
Newsforce makes it easy to prepare your release for search engines! In as little as 15 minutes, you will have a release that's fully optimized and ready for distribution on all wire services.
  • No HTML coding required
  • No technical expertise necessary
  • Step by step SEO tips help you select popular keywords and calculate the optimal ratio of text to keywords
  • One-click export and you're ready to upload the results into your wire service account

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   How much does it cost?
  How much does it cost?
Try it out for only $20, which gives you full use of our keyword research tool, press release SEO tool, link building tool, and news search engine report. Once you try it, you'll want to sign up for a monthly volume subscription – several options are available.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   Is Newsforce a wire service?
  Is Newsforce a wire service?
No, we are a tool suite to help you get more impact from your wire service and other distribution options. Newsforce helps you optimize your press releases for optimal search engine s, so when your release "hits the wire" it will achieve greater visibility and readership. Newsforce prepares your press release for distribution by wire services, and Newsforce partners with wire services such as Business Wire.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   What is the Primary Account Holder?
  What is the Primary Account Holder?
The primary account holder is the designated administrator for your Newsforce account, and is the person authorized to set up & edit payment information, change subscription options, use the service, and create other users of the account.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   How do I change my Subscription level?
  How do I change my Subscription level?
The Primary Account Holder can change the Subscription level of their account. Log-in to your Newsforce and click the 'Change my subscription level' link on the Edit Master Account page under the My Account section of the Newsforce tool. Some changes to monthly subscriptions will take effect the first day of the next billing cycle, whereas others will take effect immediately, depending upon the nature of the change. Details are provided on the Change Subscription pop-up window (please turn off your pop-up blocker). Cancellations—your subscription will end at the anniversary of your billing cycle. You may continue to use Newsforce and any remaining optimization balances that you have until that time. You can also renew at any time, at any level.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   When will my credit card be charged?
  When will my credit card be charged?
Your credit charge will be charged for one month for the subscription level you sign up for on the day you sign up. It will be charged each month at the beginning of your next monthly cycle.

TECHNICAL FAQs

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   Why should I modify my copy?  What will it do for my press release?
  Why should I modify my copy?  What will it do for my press release?
To really impact search results, you need to include keywords in the headline and copy itself, and utilize your target keywords in a visible way. You'll see how important keyword use is when you get your Ranking Report.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   How will I know it's working?
  How will I know it's working?
Our news search engine Ranking Report provides you with the web metrics that show how your press release is for keyword relevance. You can evaluate your results and report to your clients on how well their public relations campaign is doing.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   How do I determine keywords?
  How do I determine keywords?
Think like your audience. What are they looking for and how would they define it? Think of all the words and phrases your audience might use to find information on the topic you are promoting. Once you enter your initial keywords and phrases, Newsforce will give you additional related keywords to help you expand your choices.

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   What is a Ranking Report?
  What is a Ranking Report?
The Ranking Report will show you how your release ranked in the search engines by keyword . Your report will give you results from three hours after you put in on the wire service, and then one day later and one week .

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   Why did I lose ranking after a few days?
  Why did I lose ranking after a few days?
As news becomes "old news" it will gradually lose ranking as it is replaced by fresher releases and industry news. It's a visible reminder that PR is an ongoing process of reaching out for more visibility frequently!

Expand to show answer... Collapse to hide answer...   What are the system requirements for using Newsforce?
  What are the system requirements for using Newsforce?
Newsforce tools are only supported on PCs (sorry, but no Macs). It requires either Internet Explorer 6.0+ or FireFox 2.0+.

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