We have made a change to company profile sharing which we believe will make it easier for company profile administrators to share access with other SBWire users.

Company profile sharing is a feature of SBWire Connect, our social networking system built into SBWire.  In the past, when you wanted to share a company profile with another SBWire users, you had to wait until he other user approved your connection request.

Now, you can immediately share your company profiles with other users right after you send the user a SBWire Connect connection request.  

Because SBWire provides the flexibility for company profiles to be managed by other SBWire users with complete control over which aspects of the company profile they can administer, we do ask that members do not duplicate company profiles.  

For more information on SBWire Connect and sharing of company profiles, we recommend the following knowledgebase articles.

How do I use SBWire Connect to connect with other SBWire users?

How do company profile administrators share access to management tasks with other SBWire Users?

During the evening of Tuesday,  June 8, 2010 we will be updating the SBWire service adding several new features and making several improvements which we want to make you aware of.  

This version of the SBWire service will focus on two main new features. The first is a new press release listing and viewing system with all new urls, including SEO friendly URLs for paid press releases.  

In the past, press releases could be viewed using an URL such as:

www.sbwire.com/news/view/{press release id}/

After the update, free press release listings will be located at:

www.sbwire.com/press-releases/sbwire-{press release id}.htm

Press releases submitted with our paid distribution service will benefit from new SEO friendly URLs such as:

www.sbwire.com/press-releases/{press release title}-{press release id}.htm

We will be expanding this with several new features in the next version of the SBWire service currently in beta testing.

Additionally, we will be introducing a vastly updated section of our web site for journalist and bloggers.

The first improvement being launched is a major update to the news alerts system.  News alerts allow journalist and bloggers to quickly define what press-releases are delivered to them and how matched press releases are delivered.  

New features include:

• New email delivery options including daily digest emails.
• Updated keyword matching system with match type options such as “match all”, “match any”, “match phrase” and negative matching options, “negative word” and “negative phrase”.
• New location matching options along with the already available area based matching system, an option to match based on the text found in the press release dateline is now offered.

In addition to the above features, there are many new features and improvements in this new version of the SBWire service. However, our development team is not slowing down, we have an additional major updated planned for release in the next two months.  

In our continuing effort to expand our geographical reach we have added new geographical targeting options for the country of Spain including the 50 provinces.

These geographical targets are available now for use with our news distribution service, news alerts and custom news feeds.

There are only four days of giving left in the SBWire 31 Days of Giving (http://www.sbwire.com/blog/29) and we wanted to make the most of them by doubling our donation on your behalf and giving you a special gift as well.

If you place an order for SBWire press release distribution services or SBWire pre-paid credits in the next four (4) days, we will make a donation on your behalf of $10.00 to your choice of one of four charities.

In addition, we will also provide you with a discount coupon code that you may use to receive 25% off of your next order at SBWire.

Please place your order by December, 31, 2009 at 5:00 PM (CST) so we may give to those in need on your behalf.

To place an order visit: http://www.sbwire.com/ 

During this season of giving, we, at SBWire feel it is important to give to those who may be less fortunate. During the month of December, when you place an order for press release distribution services or purchase a package of pre-paid SBWire credits, SBWire will make a donation on your behalf of $5.00 to your choice of one of four charities we have selected (listed below).

The SBWire for Non-Profits Program
SBWire allows approved Non-Profit organizations to receive paid press release distribution services and related tools free of charge. If you represent a non-profit organization we encourage you to apply for membership in the SBWire for Non-Profits program.
Apply Online

SBWire has chosen four organizations for the “31 Days of Giving”.  We encourage you to make a direct donation to one of these fine organizations if you can.

They include:

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in many communities within the United States.

Make a Donation - http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/default.asp

United Way

United Way is a worldwide network in 45 countries and territories, including nearly 1,300 local organizations in the U.S. It advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all, by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health. The United Way movement creates long lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of problems that prevent progress in these areas

Make a Donation - http://www.liveunited.org/give/index.cfm

Ronald McDonald House Charities

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Guiding RMHC in their mission are their core values:

• Focusing on the critical needs of children.
• Celebrating the diversity of the programs we offer and the staff, volunteers and donors who make them possible.
• Staying true to our heritage of 35 years of responsible stewardship.
• Operating with accountability and transparency.
  

Make a Donation - http://rmhc.org/how-you-can-help/donate/

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty towards animals. Based in New York City since its creation in 1866, the organization's mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.

Make a Donation - http://www.aspca.org/donate/