Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Blogging on Duluth Patch is easy and fun. Share your thoughts and opinions in 2013.
You have an interest in sports and enjoy talking about it. Or perhaps you enjoy cooking and like to share recipes. Then again, maybe you are a mom or dad who finds those bits of humor or pearls of wisdom in the great adventure called parenthood. Environmental issues, health and fitness, high school extracurricular activities, running a business, using social media, answering tech questions — even displaying your photos — the list of topics for a blog is virtually limitless. So in the interest of pulling in some more voices, here's a quick list of five questions readers often have about blogging and being a Local Voice on a Patch community site. 1. Do you have to be a writer? You do need to have some computer skills and keyboard skills as …
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Duluth Patch hopes you have a wonderful holiday celebrating with family and friends.
Duluth Patch wishes you a Merry Christmas! As you gather with family and friends to visit, open presents and share a special meal, remember that Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Take a moment to wish Him Happy Birthday! And best wishes to Duluth Patch on its second anniversary! Duluth Patch was launched a few days before Christmas in 2010 with a goal of bringing you news about your community and becoming a part of your daily life. We thank everyone for their support in helping us achieve this goal. Stay snug and warm. It looks like we might get some bad weather later today. And if you’re traveling, leave early and drive cautiously. See you New Year’s Eve on the Duluth Town Green to welcome 2013! ~ Duluth Patch Editor Faye …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Take a moment and "Like" the Duluth Patch Facebook page. You'll find lively conversation and community news, too.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Click here to like us on Facebook Did you know that Duluth Patch has an accompanying Facebook Page? It's a place where you'll likely to see comments from your neighbors on any number of subjects — and read about more neighborhood news too. You'll find lots of photos, bits and pieces on the news of the day and a place to interact with Duluth Patch's growing list of friends. So, take a moment and "like" our Facebook page and join in for lively conversations, and who knows what else.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Can't find a beloved family pet? Let your neighbors know by posting on Duluth Patch.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Sometimes phone calls and wanted posters just aren't enough to bring our furry friends home when they go missing. In that case, Duluth Patch is here to help. Did you know you can submit an announcement to let the community know and ask for help in bringing your lost pet home. First click the bolded "Announcements" link under the "News" tab at the top of any Patch page. Then click "Add an Announcement" on the right-hand side of the page. From there, enter a title and any additional information you can give about your pet. Make sure you select "Lost and Found" under the "Category" selection choice. To help neighbors better identify your pet, we suggest you also upload photographs by clicking "Upload Photos and Videos." Be sure and leave …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
A video tutorial attached here shows how to post your announcements and press releases step by step. Another video shows that Patch's 'local' focus has a national reach.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
You know about Duluth Patch, which has been online for more than a year now with community news, sports, features, business, pictures, and lots more. However, you may not be aware of other features, such as the ability to post your own announcements including press releases, accomplishments, death notices, government announcements, lost & found, religious occasions, school awards, social notes, sports awards, thank you notes, and volunteer needs. You can also upload photos, logos and art to accompany your announcement. That's right, you can do it yourself. After all, it's your Patch. It's about interactivity as well as community news. The attached video tutorial gives an example of how you can add your own announcements on Duluth Patch. …
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Some of the comments submitted by users are not appearing on the site. Our engineers are aware of the problem and working on a solution
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our commenting system at Patch. Several users of Patch sites have reported submitting comments, but unfortunately the comments are not appearing on the site. Our engineers are aware of the problem and working on a solution. In the meantime, please feel free to visit the Duluth Patch Facebook page to leave a comment if your comment doesn't appear on the Duluth Patch Homepage. Apologies for the inconvenience. We are optimistic the commenting issue will be resolved soon.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
'Shout Stream' moved closer to the top of the page and other changes effective today.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
No, you're not losing it! Patch looks different today. We did a quick visual nip-and-tuck to the homepage to make it even more user-friendly. And we've moved a couple pieces of furniture. For those keeping score: * We tweaked some words in our navigation bar to save space (e.g., "Traffic & Gas" is now "Commute.") * We moved the weather icon next to the Patch branding so you can find it more quickly! * We moved, well, YOU closer to the top! (Our "shout stream" is now front and center to show all your comments off.) * And of course we prettified a few things. While the site might look a little different today, we still offer the same robust coverage of everything happening in your community. That was, is, and will always be our mission. We…
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Expand your presence on Duluth Patch and reach more potential customers.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Do you want to enhance your presence online and reach new customers for your Duluth business? Well, Duluth Patch is here to help, and we can offer you a few perks for taking the time to connect with your community online. Many local businesses have a listing on Duluth Patch.We've already done the legwork to create it for you by contacting businesses in person before we launched in December 2010. You'll find your business's information in the tab on our homepage marked "Places." If you claim your listing, you have more control over how your business is presented online. Do you have a Facebook page, a Twitter account? If you do, we can link to them through your business listing. Your listing gives your business a voice on Duluth Patch. …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Duluth Patch readers vote for Best Latin American Restaurant in Duluth in inaugural contest.
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Our readers chose El Porton in Duluth Station shopping center as the top Latin American (Mexican) Restaurant in Duluth in voting this week. Voting in our first contest started Monday (Feb. 27) and concluded Friday (March 2). Next week's category will be the best gym or place to work out. Here were the restaurant choices. Readers could also choose "other," name their favorite restaurant in the comments and tell us why they like eating there. The winner was announced at noon Friday. Each week's winner will receive a certificate from Patch. Here are the results:
Monday, February 27, 2012
Patch launches 'Best of' contest with Latin American Restaurant in Duluth. Voting concludes at 9 a.m. Friday.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Please join us as we launch our inaugual “Best of Patch” contest starting with the Best Latin American Restaurant in Duluth. Here are some of our favorite places, but if we've left one you like off of the list, please let us know in the comments: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. Each week's winner will receive a certificate from Patch. Also, if you're interested in voting for the best Latin American Restaurant in neighboring Patches, you can vote there, too: So vote for your favorite place to indulge in Latin food. And don't forget to tell us in the comments below why you like to eat there.
Iris
11:53 am on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
El Porton's not bad, but the service is terrible. Pure is more California-Mex. more ›