PRWeb, the company that got the online press release movement started in 1997, has ended its practice of permitting the free distribution of press releases through its site. Citing the cost of managing this type of operation and, most importantly, the huge number of releases submitted for free by people who don’t appreciate the quality that goes into making a press release, PRWeb has decided to raise the bar and charge a minimum fee to get your press release listed, which is currently a $40 contribution.

Upgraded packages are also being offered for $80, $120, and $200 to help users gain a wider dissemination of releases through various media outlets.

I haven’t decided exactly what I plan on doing regarding future press releases as the added cost can make it harder to distribute press releases for a decent fee. One option is PR Leap, a competitor who is already taking advantage of the the change in PRWeb policy as outlined here.

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