Ads or Spam Content.
We do not accept press releases that contain ads or spam content, under any circumstances. This refers to any releases that focus on the sale of a product or service. However, if there is a newsworthy angle associated with a product or service, this may be acceptable. Avoid oversaturating the press release with targeted keywords, especially those that are typically used in ads and spam content. “FREE” and “earn money” are two such examples.
Opinion Statements.
Press releases should be free of personal opinions or exaggerated statements that have no merit. Releases that focus on political opinions, public policy commentary, and other controversial topics may be refused, unless all angles of the topic are explored in an unbiased manner. We do not accept any release that is solely for the purpose of airing grievances or slandering an individual or company’s reputation.
Explicit Content.
Our site does not accept press releases that contain any sexually explicit or mature content. This includes releases that mention sexually explicit products, services, or events. The content should not reference any links or sites that contain explicit material, such as websites that are intended for mature audiences.
Blog Entries.
Blog posts, such as those that contain personal opinion or pertain to general interest topics, do not constitute as a press release. All press releases must have proper attributions and follow the press release formatting guidelines.
Copyrighted content.
All content must be unique and unpublished. Articles from news sites cannot be redistributed through our site. If any copyrighted or templated content is submitted, such as images or text, we will deny the press release. If you are including quotes or facts in your release, all information must be attributed to the source. All direct quotes must be placed within quotation marks.
Ticker symbols and stock tips.
It is acceptable to use ticker symbols, provided that they are authorized by the company who owns the symbol. We do not, however, accept releases that are geared toward stock sales or purchases. Stock tips, advice, newsletters, alerts, and reviews are also prohibited.
Malicious or threatening content.
We DO NOT distribute content that is malicious, threatening, or violent in any form. This includes press releases that promote violence or incite violent acts amongst the readership. All content must be free of bigotry, racism, and hatred. This also pertains to releases that may cause harm to an individual or negatively affect the image of a business entity.
Unethical SEO practices.
The purpose of a press release is to inform the public of a notable event, service, or product. As such, any releases that contain unethical SEO practices will be denied. This also pertains to releases that promote Black Hat SEO services, products, or sites. Examples of unethical SEO practices include: keyword over-saturation, link buying, link selling, and paid social networking schemes. If we find that a press release has an unusually high amount of inbound links after publication, we reserve the right to remove the release at any time.