Press Release – worth it…or not?
ByHey guys,
Well, it’s been just over a week since I submitted my Press Release, and I wanted to update you on the results as promised 
The official stats from prweb as of Saturday (exactly one week after release) are that I have received 899 reads of it on the official prweb website. This does not account for reads that have occurred elsewhere (if any!)
I had no idea of what to expect with this…
BUT I am pretty happy with it so far.
So what has this resulted in clicks to my blog?
Well, google analytics has shown 162 unique visitors from prweb itself (over the same period), but overall my traffic seems to have increased to the direct link on my site and I have no idea of where these are coming from.
My graphs have definitely take a hike northwards since this release, so I can only presume many more are coming as a direct result from this 
It’s pretty COOL to see it starting to appear around the internet
I recently found it in Yahoo News here 
Well the traffic is STILL trickling in from this, and I can only presume that this will continue to do so and hopefully increase in the coming weeks.
All in all I think it was a worthwhile exercise, but will just keep monitoring all my traffic as normal!
In the week since my Press Release went live, I have received just over 200 downloads to my ebook 
Some of these came from the press release…
AND some from other sources but this is really cool I think you’ll agree?
That’s it for now, let me know your thoughts!
Paul
P.S. I will be updating my “JV Giveaway Events” page this afternoon, so make sure you join them ALL and get your list building FAST!!
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Hey Paul,
If you google the title of your Press release, you should find a lot of other sites that have repruduced your press release on their site as a news item.
I’ve haven’t checked myself, but tha’t probably where you’re getting the extra traffice from.
BTW – It was a very well wriiten release.
Talk soon buddy,
Andrew.
Andrew Vaughan´s last blog ..Is Your Strategy Online, Right for Online Marketing Success?
Hey Andrew,
Yes I have done a google search and found quite a few pages with my PR on already, but this didn’t explain the direct links to my blog. I would have thought these originating pages would have been recorded in google analytics.
Ah well, the traffic is starting to flow which was the aim, so that’s all good
Take care mate,
Paul
I agree with Andrew…super job on the writing of the release.
Glad it’s worked out so well for you.
Out of curiosity…what did it cost?
Cheers,
Rod
Rod Macbeth´s last blog ..The Path to the Four Hour Workweek…Outsourcing the Correct Way
Thanks Rod,
I can’t take all the credit for the PR as it was outsourced, but I was pleased with the result
I went for the $200 option, which is the most common, AND the one Alex recommended! There are about 4 different ones I think, but this seemed to give maximum exposure for what I wanted, although there is one more above this one where you can embed video also.
Talk soon,
Paul
Paul
Great news and results, as the others said a well written piece but certainly pleasing to see the results and traffic spike. Looks to me to be $200 well spent, Ill have to look into PRweb in more detail….
Tom
Hey Tom,
Yes it’s definitely worth looking into
They do a free option also, but I wanted maximum exposure out of this so decided to go for the paid option!
Take care,
Paul
Hey Paul
I checked out your Press Release, you have done an extremely good job, I have known you for quite sometime now as you know and you have came on leaps and bounds all throughout that time Paul.
Proud to be a friend.
Mark McCulloch
Thanks Mark,
We’ll catch up sooooon!
Take care,
Paul
Hi Paul,
Not read your Press Release, yet, just about to head over to read it now. Just wanted to congratulate you on your success with your blog.
I’m off to read your press release, so let’s touch base soon for our usual update chat very soon, you have plenty going on here!
BTW, your blog is rocking!
Chat soon
Simon
Simon Stepsys´s last blog ..“Your Net Biz Marketing Secrets Revealed Using SEO Tactics & Strategies”
Hey Simon,
Thanks for dropping in again!
Yes we’ll catch up for a chat sometime soon
Until then,
Paul
Hi Paul,
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I haven’t seen your press release yet but I’ll definitely check it out. It’s great to learn what works and what doesn’t when it comes to gaining exposure for our sites.
I always learn something from your blog.
Regards
Andy
Andy Michaels´s last blog ..Product Review: The Kickstart Course by Tony Shepherd
Thanks Andy,
They’re worth checking out, even if it’s a free one!
Hopefully this has given people some results to make their minds up as to whether it is worth spending the $$$.
Talk soon mate,
Paul
Hey Paul,
Glad to hear it has gone well, I said you might get mentioned on Yahoo news, and you have!
And 200 d/loads of your book, and 162 unique visitors is great!
I will have to do one of these myself at some point, as it definitely seems worth it. So thanks for the feedback on this, it has been very helpful for us all.
Paul.
Paul Lear´s last blog ..Paul’s Recent Activity Report – September/October 2009
Hey Paul
Yeah it’s pretty cool to have a look around and see how many sites the release is displayed on
Glad the results were useful!
Talk soon,
Paul
Hi again Paul,
Well done on such a successful press release, 200 downloads isn’t bad going and with traffic still coming through you should be looking at a few more, not to mention all those valuable back links
.
Just grabbed a copy of your eBook myself and will let you know how I get on.
Thanks Paul and take it easy,
Michael Appleton
Michael Appleton´s last blog ..My Thoughts On Alex Jeffreys Free Webinar
Hey Michael,
Yeah I was pretty impressed also! They’re definitely a worthwhile exercise!
I have just spotted your other comment on my ebook, I’m glad you managed to download it ok
Talk soon,
Paul
Hi Paul,
Thanks for posting your great results with the press release.
I was wondering if it was a paid one or not and now I know.
Did you say you outsourced it? I wonder how much that cost but probably nearly not as much as the actual releasing of it.
I will probably try the free ones first and hopefully learn how to write them myself.
But knowing that doing paid press releases works well is good to know.
I really appreciate your sharing all the numbers.
Now I’m off to read the press release.
Vance
Vance Sova´s last blog ..53 Extraordinary Minds League, Rich Schefren, Jay Abraham
Hey Vance,
Glad it was helpful!
The Press Release cost me $4 to have written. I have found a guy that produces quality articles, and now this. I am very happy with his work so far
Take care,
Paul
Paul,
That is awesome. I have not done a press release yet, and I had no idea that it could be so beneficial! Another great place to get traffic from is the Internet Marketing Newswatch website. It’s url is imnewswatch.com. -Norene
Norene´s last blog ..Does Your Business Need a Doctor?
Hey Norene,
Yes, Press Releases are definitely a worthwhile exercise!
Thanks for the heads up on the Internet Marketing Newswatch website, I will take a look
Talk soon,
Paul
Hey Paul,
Pretty good results from that press release. I’ll be curious how long that traffic trickles in from it.
Your Alexa rank has improved by 3200% in the last 3 months. That must be a direct result from this press release.
If I ever release my own product (which I must do) I will have to look into doing a press release.
Great job Paul. Keep us posted if the traffic keeps rolling in.
Later,
Jeff Sargent
Jeff Sargent´s last blog ..Awarding One Way Backlinks For Blog Comments
Hey Jeff,
Yes, I am keeping an eye on the traffic, and I am still getting a trickle in from this
I think my Alexa ranking is a combination of many things, but I am pretty pleased with the results it has generated!
I would recommend Press Releases to anyone wanting to get that surge of traffic to their sites, and I’ll be keeping an eye on the traffic it has produced over the coming weeks and keep you posted
Take care,
Paul
Hey
whoispaulwilson?? how are ya fella?
Great stuff mate seems like the press release worked in your favour, must of got some pretty good unique people joining your list.
Your Alexa rank has leaped up and just look at your list, your up to a 1000 my friend you achieved your goals.
Excellant Paul
Well done
Speak soon
Marcus
marcus passey´s last blog ..My Stats, My Motivation, My Plan
Hey Marcus my man!
I’m good mate…you?
Yeah it seems to have done wonders for my list
I have just passed 1100 now, so pushing for that 3000 by the end of the year!! That is my goal!
Take care mate, we’ll catch up soon
Paul
EH …
Blow the press release !
What I wanna know is … WHO THE BLOODY HELL IS PAUL WILSON ??!!
ha ha … sounds good pal, interesting results.. Well done !
Glad we met before mate, think Ive just recovered ha ha … Actually I just got back from another event that was awesome so Im recovering from that one now
Catch up again soon man
Dean
Hey Dean,
I keep asking myself that very same question, that’s why I created this blog…I’m still none the wiser…LOL
Yeah I saw you on the video over at Lee Mcintyre’s blog, shame I couldn’t make it myself! It sounds like it was a GREAT weekend, + a good excuse to have a few beers..AGAIN !!
I’ve recovered from London, but definitely be good to catch up again at the next event…you still planning on Vegas?!!!
Talk soon mate,
Paul
Hi Paul,
I got here because Paul Lear mentioned about you’re success in his traffic report and I was curious to see how your press-release test went.
From what I can see everything’s great and you probably had a great surge of traffic coming from PRWeb but not only. As news and media groups picked up your article it spread like crazy
Well done! I just hope one day I’ll apply this traffic generation method myself. It’s probably one of the best ways to build an opt-in list.
Thanks for your share and feedback! Really appreciate it!
All the best,
Remi
Remi Vladuceanu´s last blog ..Is Russell Brunson’s Viral-Secret List Building System A Scam?
Hey Remi,
Thanks for stopping by
Yeah the press release went very well. I don’t get much traffic from it now, but it has given me a ton of links back to my blog and this now helps me in other ways!
I would definitely recommend it when you have the time!!
Talk soon,
Paul
hi there Paul I just typed in Alex Jeffrey’s on you tube and come across your blog, there is some good information here thanks for uploading it, I just joined up for Alex Jeffrey’s new 3.0 course, hope we can have a chat some time ? I have been online for 16 months now and not getting far, I started out building a list then got side tracked with all the new products and the get rich quick schemes, so that’s why I joined up to learn the right way talk soon Alan brown
Hey Alan,
That’s good to know!!
You will get a lot out of Alex’s new coaching program! He certainly put me on the right track after many years dipping in and out of IM.
It’s VERY easy to get caught up in the hype, but concentrate on the list building and get your list built as quick as you can
That is where the money is long term!
Give me a shout if I can help at all!!
Talk soon,
Paul
Hi Paul
Great article-I just joined Alex 3.0 coaching and we just covered press releases! I loved being able to see your submission to get ideas also. Great to hear you are going from strength to strength. I aspire to have success just like you! To your ongoing success Orla
Orla Kelly´s last blog ..Web Site Promotion Internet Marketing
Hey Oria,
Thanks for your comments, I am glad it was helpful to you
I hope the coaching is going well, and you are pushing your business forward as hard as you can!!
Talk to you soon
Paul