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Want to Share Your Expertise? Patch is the Perfect Place!

Whether you're an an expert in your field, have a hobby to share, or just know a lot about a topic you think readers would like to know more about, posting on Patch is simple, fun, and helps you connect with your community.

If you haven’t joined yet, now’s your chance to jump on the blogging bandwagon. Patch is looking for local experts to add their interesting news, views and insights to our community forum, help educate readers, and start a discussion on new topics.

Maybe you’re a health guru or a beauty maven or an expert on animals? Or perhaps you’re an auto aficionado, a tech enthusiast or a foodie/chef? No matter what your expertise or interest, there’s a place for it on Patch.

We’re calling all: 

  • Doctors/health experts

  • Yoga Instructors/healthful living experts

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  • Mechanics/auto experts

  • Beauty experts

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  • Veterinarians and groomers

  • Realtors

  • Lifestyle experts

  • Chefs/food experts

  • Politicos

  • Gardening/horticultural experts

  • Etc.

  • Part of the Patch mission is to strengthen communities and improve the lives of their residents, but we can't do it without you. Our blogging platform allows members of the community - from cooking enthusiasts to local politicians and everyone in between - to interact and post directly to the site. These posts then appear on the homepage, in the daily newsletter, and are shared by editors via Facebook and Twitter.

    The best thing about sharing your stuff on Patch is it's your space so it's your rules. Write as frequently, or infrequently as you'd like. Short or long, essay style or a quick how-to. Blogging on Patch is a great way to share your opinions with the community and get your voice out there.

    Interested? Click here to start blogging on Patch today! Or e-mail Community Editor Erin Quinlan at Erin.Quinlan@patch.com for more information.


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