Biz Resource: Press Release Grader
Here is a cool new tool from Hubspot, a Cambridge, Massachusetts company that helps small business build their online presence. Now you can have an expert double check your press release at no cost!
Cut and paste your press release into the window, complete the form and click on “Grade Press Release.”
In a few seconds, you will see your score and a list of suggested improvements.


















Jaclyn Wells on November 19th, 2008 11:55 am
This is a good idea. even with people checking their work and usin programs such as spell checker and grammar check, there still can be errors that go over looked or even just the graphics or wording may be a little off…so having a site that will check it all over again for you is pretty cool…it’s a good idea to be completely sure about your work before sending it out to professional or customers!
Angela on November 19th, 2008 1:12 pm
I’ve used their website and twitter graders, both of which are very handy. Unfortunately I haven’t used this one yet, but I intend to the next time I write a press release for someone.
Matt @ Permanent Fitness on November 19th, 2008 2:36 pm
Writing press releases is a greater skill than people think. There are rules you have to follow, like keeping the information objective and to the point and short enogh.
Also, an average journalist gets loads of releases every day. You really have to be good to keep him interested.
A good idea overall. I wonder though, if people will notice the benefit of it.
cassy on November 20th, 2008 1:08 am
Having this kind of site is a big advantage to all the journalist who are making a press release everyday…
Lennot on November 20th, 2008 8:05 am
That’s a nice tool indeed. Their websitegrader is also worth trying.
Pamela Seiple on November 20th, 2008 8:22 am
Dane,
Thanks for mentioning Press Release Grader! I hope your readers find it just as valuable and find its tips about the use of language, content, links and SEO in releases helpful.
Pamela
(HubSpot)
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