How To Post Articles, Events, Classifieds On Broomfield Patch

Broomfield CO

09 February, 2021

1:16 PM

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BROOMFIELD, CO — Do you have some important news for your neighbors in Colorado? Perhaps an upcoming virtual event, or something you're hoping to sell? Posting on Broomfield Patch is quick and easy. At Patch, we believe in giving neighbors the power to tell their own stories, so they can keep each other informed. Patch editors are flooded with events and news releases every day, and unfortunately we can't get to all the important news — fortunately, you don't have to wait for us to post information for you. Log in or sign up to start posting. Or find out more about Patch's various posting types below. Articles You want to post a: Press releaseColumn or op-edLetter to the editorObituary Post an Article If you're looking to contribute in a more formal or traditional way, you have the option to complete one additional verification step in order to post a press release, column, op-ed, letter to the editor or obituary in the form of an article. When you publish an article on Patch, it will be labeled as "Neighbor News" and will show up in the Neighbor Posts section of your home community. If your local Patch editor sees fit, they can also choose to share it with nearby communities or include it in an email to readers. Patch also welcomes vetted contributors interested in sharing their expertise and reporting on their communities more deeply. To apply, email [email protected] with a link to your Patch profile, some examples of your work and a few sentences on why you'd like to contribute. Events You want to post a: FundraiserYard saleOpen houseFestival or paradeOther local activities Post an Event Adding your event to the Patch Community Calendar is a great way to boost attendance and let neighbors know about fun stuff happening near them. If the thing you're posting about has a date and time, it should always be posted as an event. Once posted, your event will appear in the main Calendar section for your community, and sometimes in other event preview sections across Patch and in emails to readers. To boost your listing and give it extra visibility, you can also pay to promote it as "Featured" across the region for $1 per day per community. (Plus, your money will help support more local journalism in the communities you care about!) Classifieds You want to post about: Lost & found pets or other itemsHousing (seeking or offering)Gigs & services (seeking or offering)For sale itemsFree stuff you want to get rid ofAnnouncement about your business or organization Post a Classified The Classifieds section serves as a local marketplace where you can sell or give away your stuff, look for work, find roommates or tenants and make other local business announcements. Once posted, your classified will appear in the main Classifieds section for your community, and sometimes in other preview sections across Patch and in emails to readers. Interested parties can use a contact form that will appear inside your post to email you directly about your offer. To boost your listing and give it extra visibility, you can also pay to promote it as "featured" across the region for $1 per day per community. >> Still have questions about posting on Patch? Read more in our FAQ section, or contact our support team anytime at [email protected].