{"id":9881,"date":"2015-07-14T17:25:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T17:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdcontent.com\/blog\/?p=9881"},"modified":"2023-12-14T05:14:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T10:14:49","slug":"5-tips-for-optimizing-your-press-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdcontent.com\/blog\/writers-hub\/5-tips-for-optimizing-your-press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Optimizing Your Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You have taken the time to put together a well-written press release, but aren\u2019t getting the results you were hoping for.<\/p>\n<p><em>What could have gone wrong? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>One possible reason for the lack of readership could have something to do with the fact that it hasn\u2019t been picked up by the search engines.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of reasons people may not be reading your press release, but <strong>here are some tips on how to increase your traffic and get it found on Google.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>1. Make it Search Engine-Friendly<\/h2>\n<p>By <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jaysondemers\/2014\/12\/29\/where-press-releases-fit-in-your-2015-seo-strategy\/\">creating your press release with search engines in mind<\/a>, you will increase its rankings, making it easier to find by both readers and reporters.<\/p>\n<p>If the reporter likes what they see, there\u2019s a good chance they will publish it on their media website. To do this, you need to <strong>make a list of keywords you want to get ranked for. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you have a good list of words to work with, include them in the article. Also, don\u2019t forget about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdcontent.com\/knowledge-client\/knowledge-base\/getting-seo-metadata-with-your-content\/\">metadata<\/a>; include a few keywords in the metas to increase your chances of getting found online.<\/p>\n<p>While the article should be easily scannable by search engines, remember that actual people will be reading it, so <strong>don\u2019t stuff keywords<\/strong> where they aren\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Write About a News-Worthy Topic<\/h2>\n<p>As much as we all want to sell our products or services, that\u2019s a big no-no. Even if it ranks well on Google, <strong>no one is going to read it if you are blatantly trying to get them to buy something<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>What big change has been going on with your company (new management, product launches, etc.)? Also, <strong>make it sound professional by using a third person writing style<\/strong> so that it doesn\u2019t sound like you have a biased opinion.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Optimize Photos<\/h2>\n<p>Most audiences\u00a0are more likely to read an article or press release that has an image.\u00a0Pick one of a customer using your products or something else relating to your business.<\/p>\n<p>Include meta tags and links on your image so that it is <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/open-graph-tags-facebook-twitter-linkedin\">easier to share on social media by your audience.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Create a Great Headline<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The first thing readers will notice about your press release is the headline<\/strong>, so it\u2019s vital to have one that <a href=\"http:\/\/coschedule.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-best-headlines-that-will-increase-traffic\/\">captures their attention<\/a>. It should be short and sweet, yet <strong>act as a little teaser to give your audience a hint<\/strong> at what it will be about.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Promote it on Social Media<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m sure you already know this, but<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/ironclad-rules-for-press\/\">social media is one of the most effective ways to get the word out<\/a><\/strong>, so don\u2019t forget this step. Post a link to your press release on all of your social media pages where your target audience hangs out\u00a0in order to make it easier for them to find.<\/p>\n<p>Press releases are a great way to keep your audience informed on what\u2019s going on with your business, while also being used as a way to build links to your website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With these tips, your press release will be much easier to scan and find by the big search engines and your potential customers.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have taken the time to put together a well-written press release, but aren\u2019t getting the results you were hoping for. What could have gone wrong? 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