13 Things You Can Do On Davis Patch

It’s been a few weeks since Davis Patch launched.

We hope you've enjoyed some of the stories, but you should know that there's more to the site than just that. We're a site about you – the reader. The site is built to make it easy to comment, share opinions, post photos and announcements, follow on Facebook and add events to the calendar.

Here’s a look at 13 ways you can use Davis Patch.

1. Comment on an Article

We subscribe to the idea that "news is a conversation." Much of our reporting comes from what readers tell us in e-mails, other feedback and conversations around town. Add your comment to the bottom of any story, but please stay respectful.

2. Post an Event

Do you have a garage sale coming up, know about a school fundraiser or an art exhibit at a local coffee shop? You can add your event to our calendar here.

3. Send a News Tip

At the top of our News page, there's a button that will let you share hot tips about what's happening in town. Don't hesitate to tell us about stories we should cover. Your message will be sent straight to Justin Cox, Davis Patch's editor.

4. Post a Free Announcement

Post births, engagements, obituaries and wedding announcements. Tell us who made the honor roll or share school awards, social notes and thank you shout outs. If you're looking for volunteers or searching for your lost puppy, we welcome you to call on your community for help. Just remember, our Terms of Use say announcements should be for personal use and not for advertising.

5. Review Restaurants

Do you want to be the first to tell your friends whether the new restaurant in town gets a thumbs-up? You can post a review of your favorite (or not-so favorite) restaurants. Or, search to find what you're craving -- you can filter results by cuisine, price or seating accommodations, and a ton of other features.

6. Social Media Engagement

You can "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Immerse yourself in our content and actively contribute and engage via social media.

7. Sign Up for Newsletters

The daily Davis Patch newsletter brings you all the articles and announcements that have been posted in the last 24 hours. It is delivered to your e-mail daily at 6 a.m. You should see the sign-up box at the top left of the home page if you haven't signed up already.

8. Ask a Question

Maybe you want to know where locals go for a good cup of coffee in Davis or where you can get an inexpensive haircut. The Q&A section is a place where you can post a question to fellow Davis residents or respond to a question.

9. Claim Your Directory Listing

Our team of researchers actually hit the streets and visited businesses, schools, parks, libraries and more so we can provide photos and detailed info about all your local services. To contact us about the listing for your business or organization, just e-mail us at directorysupport@patch.com. If you own or manage a business or group in our directory, visit your listing and claim it to add info, photos and more.

10. Shout It Out!

You can tell us what you have to say right now by using the shout box in the right column on the homepage. Whatever you "shout" will go directly into the stream, right on the homepage. Items flagged at least twice will be hidden. (The same goes for comments on stories.)

11. Upload Your Photos and Video

Upload videos of high school football touchdowns or your Davis Little Leaguer's first home run. Post photos from local festivals, or send in a snapshot of your best holiday recipes. We invite you to share with the rest of the community the memories you've caught on camera. If we don't already have a story posted that you can add to, just e-mail me at justin.cox@patch.com.

12. Advertise With Us

For all advertising queries, please send an e-mail to Anastasia Pryor at Anastasia.pryor@patch.com.

13. Send a Letter to the Editor (or Blog)

Patch would like to invite every member of the Davis community to submit a letter to the editor. Express your thoughts or concerns about anything that might be stirring up conversation around town, and we'll post it. Make sure it's not longer than 300 words and e-mail it to me at justin.cox@patch.com. 

We also feature local bloggers on the site. Click here if you're interested in growing your audience.