Press Release Help
Get familiar with Singapore365.com by reading the FAQs below. You will find important information ranging from an overview of our free press release service to tips on writing a good press release and editorial guidelines on the DOs and DON'Ts.
1) What is Singapore365.com?
We are an online press release service, made especially for Singapore-related news. We help share your news online through our website and various social media outlets, including Twitter and Facebook. Your press release will also be picked up by search engines, bloggers, websites and occassionally, newswires.
We are an online press release service, made especially for Singapore-related news. We help share your news online through our website and various social media outlets, including Twitter and Facebook. Your press release will also be picked up by search engines, bloggers, websites and occassionally, newswires.
2) Why submit a press release to Singapore365.com?
- Absolutely FREE!
- Multiple categories and minimal ads.
- Permanent, SEO-friendly page for your press release.
- Higher rankings on google.com.sg and local search engines due to Singapore-centric content.
- Create up to 2 one-way, "dofollow" links with your choice of anchortext.
- Distribution through various online outlets.
- Available as PDF, RSS and Printer-friendly page.
- Statistics, i.e. number of views.
- More exposure and helps your website's rankings.
- Get important citations, essential for increasing your Google Places rankings.
3) How does it work?
- First-time users: sign-up for a free account.
- Write your press release using our super-easy WYSIWYG editor.
- Preview your press release and submit once you're satisfied.
- Our editorial staff reviews your press release and publishes once approved.
4) Is there a format for the press release?
Yes. A typical press release should have a title, summary, main content and company profile, including contact information so that the readers are able to get in touch with you - see press release format guide on WikiHow.com. Better yet, refer to previously published press releases for an idea, e.g. BizCorp Company Registration (opens in a new window), on a good press release.
5) Can I include pictures in my press release?
Yes. This works by inserting the URL of your picture (which has to be hosted somewhere) - we do not allow uploads.
Yes. This works by inserting the URL of your picture (which has to be hosted somewhere) - we do not allow uploads.
6) How long before my press release appears on Singapore365.com?
We strive to publish your press release within 48 hours. However, there are no guarantees because we do receive a high volume of submissions, being a free service and the ONLY Singapore-dedicated press release site (correct at the time of writing).
7) Are there any rules for the press releases?
Yes. The following basic rules apply to ensure a strict standard on Singapore365.com:
Yes. The following basic rules apply to ensure a strict standard on Singapore365.com:
- Submit only news-worthy content.
- Do NOT submit non-English, spammy, unethical, pornographic, racist, illegal, defamatory or copyright-infringing content.
- Do NOT submit a non-Singapore related press release.
- Do NOT submit the same press release more than once, i.e. submit to only 1 category.
- Do NOT insert more than 2 hyperlinks.
- Limit 1 hyperlink for every 200 words, i.e. 1 link if content has 399 words or less; and 2 links if 400 words or more.
- Check your press release for spelling and grammar before submitting.
Failure to comply will result in your press releases being rejected, or for more serious cases, a permanent ban on all future releases from your company.
Above all and as mature adults, please use our free service responsibly and sensibly.
8) My press release has been published. Now what?
Check back occasionally to track the number of views your press release received. We also encourage linking to your press release from your website, e.g. from the homepage or a News/Press Release webpage, to increase the rankings of your press release and which in turn, provides more exposure for you.
Check back occasionally to track the number of views your press release received. We also encourage linking to your press release from your website, e.g. from the homepage or a News/Press Release webpage, to increase the rankings of your press release and which in turn, provides more exposure for you.
9) As the owner, a copyrighted content/material was published without my knowledge or permission.
Kindly contact us with reasonable proof and we will strive to remove the content/material immediately.
Kindly contact us with reasonable proof and we will strive to remove the content/material immediately.
10) An unauthorized press release about my company, brand or product was published without my knowledge or permission.
Kindly contact us with reasonable proof and we will strive to remove the content/material immediately.
If you still can't find your answers, do not hesitate to Contact Us for help.
Please refer to our Terms of Use for the nitty gritty.
Please refer to our Terms of Use for the nitty gritty.
