Community Corner

Sneaker Porn and More in Patch Local Voices

Find out who is posting on Patch, including the Sneaker Porn Diaries, and how you can get started.

Your voice. Your community.

The Patch Local Voices section can be a powerful tool for yourself, your group or your business. It's the perfect place to promote a big event coming up, voice your opinion on something you are passionate about or share tips from your career field. 
Each Sunday we will feature some of Patch's most interesting Local Voices writers, show you who is posting on Patch and how you can get started.

Top Excuses People Give for Not Working Out

 The Sneaker Porn Diaries: Sneakers & Fitness Blog is about about sliding off stair climbers and tripping into mud puddles to promote health and fitness for all age groups. They have a special spot for those who are overweight and want to make healthy lifestyle changes - and have fun, too!

This week they shared Top Excuses People Give for Not Working Out:
  • I don't feel like it
  • I have kids
  • My (insert body part here) hurts.
You can read all of the reasons and follow their blog on Royal Oak Patch.

Who else is posting on Patch?

Here’s how you can get started right away:
  • Click the "Start Blogging" button on your Patch homepage.
  • Start writing. It doesn’t have to be perfect. (Just don’t use all caps!)
  • Upload a photo to illustrate your blog that you own or have permission to use. You can also just use a Patch logo offered on the page.
  • Hit “Create your blog”
Success! You Created a Blog! Now you can:
  • Write your first post
  • Share something and it will appear on the home page.
  • Dress up your blog.
  • Add cover photos.
  • Tell your followers on Twitter
  • Find your blog in the "Your Blogs" menu next to your Profile
Instructions and links are all right there on the page!

Questions? Contact Patch Community Editor Jason Alexander at jason.alexander@patch.com or 810-488-1353. 

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