Community Corner
THE Guide to Patch Tips and Tricks on Blogging
Maybe you just started your blog or perhaps you're already an old pro. Either way, we've put together some tips *every* blogger should check out (trust us, they're helpful!):
Patch is the place to connect with neighbors, local businesses and nonprofit organizations in your town. In addition to the professionally reported news you've come to rely on from Patch, one of the most vital pieces of our platform are the community voices we feature from users like you.
By starting a blog, you've already taken the first step towards sharing YOUR story on Patch. Your blog is a place to share everything and anything you'd like (so long as it plays by our Terms of Use).
Think of it as your little corner of the digital universe. You can dress it up however you'd like, and post whenever and however you want. Because your content is important to us, every post is highlighted on the homepage, in our daily newsletter and promoted on social media.Maybe you just started your blog or perhaps you’re already an old pro. Either way, we’ve put together some tips every blogger should check out (trust us, they're helpful!):
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Get Started blogging on Patch:
- Click the "Blogs" tab above. The click "Start your own blog" on the left.
- 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.
- 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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