Have a Blog? Patch Can Help Spread the Word

Did you know that blogging on Patch can help draw attention to the blog you already write elsewhere?

Burlington Patch is always on the lookout for new bloggers. But sometimes, that just means the blogger is new to Patch, not necessarily new to blogging. One of the hardest things about blogging is reaching an audience. It isn't easy to raise the visibility of your blog above that of the myriad of other blogs out there. But if you don't manage to do that, the time and energy you put into your blog might go unnoticed by the very readers you're trying to reach. That's where Burlington Patch can help. Patch wants to provide an additional platform for the blog you're already spending time to write. Here's how it works: It really is that simple. You can reach a wider audience, the entire Burlington Patch audience, with your blog and you don't …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 2

A mostly sunny day, a toddler storytime and a free music lesson.

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.  Today is Monday, July 2. Here are 5 things you need to know: Have an event you'd like to have featured in our daily 5 Things? Add it to our calendar and let us know all about it.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today, June 25

There is a strong chance of thunderstorms today, some which may bring heavy rain.

Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.  Today is Monday, June 25. Here are 5 things you need to know:

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10 Ways to Use Patch in 2012

We've recently added, tweaked and changed a host of features, so even if you think you know...

It's a big year, this 2012. No, not because there is a movie spelling the world's doom, or even what's sure to be a high-intensity presidential election. It's a gigantic year because you can get involved and share all things Burlington like never before. We have certainly grown and changed since we started back in December 2010. So even if you think you know how to use Patch like a pro, here are some more tips. Here are 10 ways you can use Burlington Patch to stay informed - and more importantly, inform others. 1. Know before you go. Wonder if traffic is backed up near The Burlington Mall? Or where you should fill the gas tank before you hit the road? Always check our Traffic & Gas tool before you get stuck in a jam. 2. Give us a piece of …

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Start a Blog for 2012 on Burlington Patch

Join our Local Voices and write on a topic of your choosing.

Our New Year's resolution at Burlington Patch is to bring even more interesting and local information to out readers, and you can help! Start a blog and become one of our Local Voices and share your thoughts, expertise and insights with your neighbors. Think of blogging like writing a letter to the editor, as often as you want on any topic. Or like a conversation among friends and neighbors. Or as a way to share your expertise on whatever you’re skilled at. Everyone’s got something to say, and we’d love for you to say it on Burlington Patch. Got a political opinion? Want to share your weekly sermon or an inspirational story? Just want to make us laugh? Blog On the theme of the New Year, have you made any resolutions that you could use for …

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Looking for a Fall Activity? Blog on Burlington Patch!

Join our Local Voices and write on a topic of your choosing.

Burlington Patch is still in search of local bloggers, and we think you’d be perfect. (Yes, you!) Think of it like writing a letter to the editor, as often as you want on any topic. Or like a conversation among friends and neighbors. Or as a way to share your expertise on whatever you’re skilled at. Everyone’s got something to say, and we’d love for you to say it on Burlington Patch. Got a political opinion? Want to share your weekly sermon or an inspirational story? Just want to make us laugh? Blog! Do you teach yoga, know how to stretch a buck, play an instrument, dabble in photography, write poetry, make a mean chicken carbonara (or have the ability to pair it with the perfect wine), coach Little League, walk dogs, bake the perfect pie …

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Want Your Voice to Be Heard?

The community is waiting, just sign-up to be a blogger on Burlington Patch!

Burlington Patch is looking for a few good bloggers but before I explain, I want to be clear on what a “blog” is. A blog is simply an online journal where someone shares his or her expertise, opinion or experience. I like to call it community contribution, but you can it anything you like. We are looking for Burlington residents or those with ties to the area to contribute regularly to our community website. When I first launched Burlington Patch on December 10, 2010, I envisioned the website to be a virtual Town Green where the community could come together to chat, share ideas, keep up to on local news and happenings, but most importantly connect with our town and each other; blogging is one more way to do this. So here’s what you need …

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Blog on Burlington Patch

Got something to say? Patch is adding a platform for local bloggers on May 4.

Beginning May 4, Burlington Patch will be making room for local bloggers on the site. We're looking for bloggers who can riff on various topics, share their personality and engage our readers in discussions. Patch is more than a news site, it's an online conversation about your community. Then we want to hear from you. This isn't a reporting job. It's blogging. You write what you want to say, when you want to say it. Do it on your schedule, whether that's posting multiple entries per day, once a week or a couple times a month. Patch won't own what you post, so you can repost your entries to your other blogs. Much like The Huffington Post has done, Patch is providing local bloggers an online platform to have their words seen by a larger …

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Thursday Night Computer Classes at the Burlington Public Library

Did you know that the Library offers free beginner computer classes for those of you that have a hard time working with the ever-changing piece of technology. Department Head, Marney Smith, details all the classes have to offer.

Have you ever had trouble operating your computer? Have you wanted to learn about navigating the web, using Facebook, emailing, blogging, and other common applications the personal computer can offer. Don't worry if it all seems to daunting to understand. The Burlington Public Library has you covered with their series of computer classes that teach the basics on how to handle some of the newest technology. Just last Thursday, the BPL held a class on how to navigate the computer desktop in-conjunction with downloading free library e-books to MP3 players and other on-the-go forms of technology. Along with this, topics like Internet security and protecting personal information while online were also covered. Several reference librarians at …

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