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📚 PRNEWS.IO Unified Glossary

A complete reference to key terms, tools, and processes across PRNEWS.IO.

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Written by Oleksandr Storozhuk
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🧾 Account & Onboarding

The form where you create an account using your full name, business email (Gmail accepted), phone number, and password.

2. Business Email Requirement

Preferred registration uses business domains, though Gmail is accepted. Yahoo/Hotmail may not work.

Your workspace in PRNEWS.IO, where you manage projects, track balances, redeem vouchers, submit texts, and monitor order status.

4. Default Project

Created automatically for new users. You can manage campaigns or create new projects as needed.

5. Voucher Redemption

Applying a voucher/gift card to add funds to your account.

Not required at sign-up but essential for payment withdrawals. Managed under profile settings.


🏪 Marketplace Basics

7. Marketplace (Catalog)

A searchable catalog of 100,000+ media outlets. Allows filtering by geography, category, SEO metrics, language, etc.

8. Search Field

Search by publication name (e.g., Forbes, TechCrunch).

Refine results by region, audience, format, SEO metrics (DA, DR, traffic), link type, language, and publication speed.

10. Sorting Options

Rank listings by metrics like audience size, price, traffic type, SEO strength, or custom presets.

11. Views (Display Modes)

Choose between:

  • Card View – Logo + key info

  • Table (List) View – Compact comparison

  • Advanced View – Full metrics and multi-sorting

12. Bookmarks

Mark preferred publications for easy return.

13. Publication Card / Media Page

Detailed info about a publication, including metrics, conditions, and sample articles.

14. Add to Cart / Checkout

Select a publication and proceed to payment to create a prepaid article.


🧾 Prepaid Article & Publishing Process

15. Prepaid Article

An order created after payment. Awaiting text submission for review and publishing.

16. Submit Text Button

Opens the 4-part submission form where you input the article title, body, attachments, and optional embargo date.

17. Text Submission Form (4 Sections)

  1. Title

  2. Full Text (with formatting)

  3. Attachments (e.g., images)

  4. Embargo Date (optional scheduling)

18. Save Draft

Option to save your content before final submission.

19. Publish Button

Locks your text and submits it for editorial review.


📋 Publication Conditions & Review

20. Publication Conditions

Each media outlet has specific requirements—word count, link type, language, lead time, image specs, etc.

21. Info-Icon (ⓘ)

Hoverable icons next to each condition to show detailed explanations.

22. Compliance Check

Your text must meet all conditions before being submitted.

23. Review & Approval

Publishers usually respond within 24 hours—approving, requesting revisions, or declining.

24. In Progress Status

Indicates the article is under review or approved and awaiting publication.

25. Decline & Revisions

If declined, you can revise based on the publisher’s feedback or redirect to another outlet.


Guarantees & Timelines

26. Automatic Approval

If you don’t manually confirm publication within 48 hours, it auto-approves.

27. Prepaid Expiration

If no content is submitted within 1 calendar month, the order is canceled and refunded.

28. Cancellation & Refund

Allowed before text is submitted (via Transaction History). After submission, requires support approval.

29. Publication Guarantee

If all conditions are met, there’s a 99% likelihood of publication. If not published, you’ll be refunded.


📈 Traffic Estimation & Performance

30. Traffic Estimator

Tool to predict how many views, social shares, and contacts your article might get based on historical data.

31. Estimated Views

Projection based on the outlet’s last 6 months of traffic and performance.

32. Social Shares Estimate

Predicted social media engagement (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

33. Price Per Contact / View

Calculated cost efficiency—shows what you pay for each reader or share.

34. CPM (Cost per Mille)

The estimated cost per 1,000 views—helps assess ROI of placements.


🛠 Optional Services & Support

35. Text Assistance Services

Available during submission:

  • Copywriting

  • Editing

  • Rewriting

  • Translation

36. Link Validation Error

Sometimes links may appear broken in the editor. You can proceed if you're sure the link works.

37. Return for Editing

Once submitted, texts can only be edited by contacting support to return them for revision.

38. Expedited Publishing

Support can request publishers to speed up publication if needed.

39. Online Chat Support

Available for live help with orders, submissions, or account issues.

An AI-powered writing assistant integrated into PRNEWS.IO that helps you draft press releases, blog posts, quotes, and interview content—streamlining content creation and boosting creativity.


A personalized support service, available for individuals or teams, offering hands-on help with media planning, content submission, and campaign execution.


Curated bundles that combine content placement with added services (e.g., view boosts, link building, translation), tailored to streamline execution of effective PR campaigns.


A post-publication enhancement offering additional exposure by generating at least 1,000 views via affiliate networks like Taboola and Outbrain.


An SEO-boosting service where multiple interlinked pages refer back to your article, enhancing backlink quality and authority .


45. Customizable Pressroom

Your branded dashboard featuring a press kit, logo, company bio, media assets, and PR contacts—all in one accessible place.


46. Global Media Access

PRNEWS.IO offers access to over 100,000 publications across more than 175 countries and in 77 languages—a world-spanning content distribution network.


47. PRO Account (Advanced)

A subscription tier for PR professionals with features like bulk site checking, niche media access, advanced filters, blacklists, exportable data, and priority support.


48. Bulk Site Checker

A PRO-only tool for analyzing multiple sites simultaneously—ideal for performing competitive backlink and media presence audits.


49. Extra Features Filters

Searchable publication attributes including: no-ad labels, homepage titles, dofollow/sponsored links, video inclusion, and pageview analytics.


50. Multi-Currency & Payment Profiles

PRNEWS.IO supports various currencies (USD, EUR, USDT, etc.) and allows you to set up separate payment profiles tied to specific accounts or campaigns

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