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Publish a press release on USA Today

A press release page on usatoday.com, the USA TODAY Network's national masthead. Placements sit in the press-release section, are indexed by Google and rank for brand-term searches, which makes this the most requested single outlet for product launches and review-style announcements.

DA92
DR92
Linknofollow
LabelPress release
Turnaround3–5 days
Google NewsNo
What you get

A page on usatoday.com, indexed and yours to cite.

  • Published on usatoday.com with the "Press release" label
  • Nofollow links to your official site
  • Live within 3–5 days of approval, typically
  • Indexed by Google; ranks for brand-term searches on most launches
  • Publication report with the live URL, white-label PDF on request
  • Published in the press-release section with a Press Release label.
  • Outbound links are marked nofollow by the publisher.
  • Editorial screening applies: announcements need a named spokesperson, a company boilerplate and a media contact.
Accepted categories
Supplements & wellnessAffiliate offersSaaS & startupsE-commerceFinance & fintechReal estateHealth & beautyArtificial intelligenceNootropics

Not accepted: Crypto & Web3. Orders in these categories are refunded before submission.

How it works
  1. 01 Add this outlet (and any others) to your order and submit your details.
  2. 02 Upload your draft or ask for writing. Regulated niches get a compliance check first.
  3. 03 Approve the final text. The live URL lands in your dashboard when the page is up.
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FAQ

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How much does a press release on USA Today cost?

One fixed price per placement, paid once. Prices are shown to members: create a free account or log in to see it and add USA Today to an order. There is no subscription and no hidden fee for images or word count.

How long does USA Today take to publish?

Typical turnaround is 3–5 days after your draft is approved. You receive the live URL in your dashboard as soon as the page is up.

Is the link on USA Today dofollow?

No. USA Today marks links in this section nofollow. The value of the placement is the indexed page on a DA 92 domain, brand-term rankings and the citation, not link equity.

How is the article labeled on USA Today?

USA Today applies the label "Press release". Ask us for a recent live sample to see exactly how the page looks.

What happens if USA Today rejects my article?

Regulated categories are reviewed before payment. If an approved article still cannot be published, this placement is refunded in full.

Guides

Guides for USA Today buyers

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