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Want to Create a Community or Neighborhood Site?

August 6, 2012 Education

Create Your Own Community or Neighborhood Site

Community sites are steadily growing as mainstream news sources continue to ignore the happenings in local communities. Also, community newspapers are short-staffed and can’t handle all the news in their neighborhoods. Luckily for you, you can help.

First, you can start your  own community newspaper or create a site where you  share information that’s most important to you. You can also post community news and information on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.

Second, you should answer the following questions prior to beginning:

  • Will you be doing it alone or will you have help?
  • How often will you post?
  • How will you promote your site?
  • Will you allow readers to upload their own stories, videos and photos?

Third, brainstorm content  and story ideas.  What would you like to share that’s relevant to the people in the community? As you can see, I selected  five topics that are important to me to share on this site. If you need help with getting ideas, buy 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block.

Forth, how soon can you start? NOW. Just be sure you are committed to what you are doing and have lots of patience.

Remember, you are the best person to share the information in your community. And you have loads of FREE tools that will help you get this going.

Have you created a community or neighborhood site? What has been your experience?

 

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Who’s Writing Stories About Your Community?

February 18, 2012 Shorty Says

Community News

Does your community have a newspaper?

Is there a blogger covering your neighborhood?

If you answered “no” or “I don’t know” to either question, you might want to look into it. If there isn’t one, consider creating at least a newsletter to get started.

Ok, I’m about to jump on my soapbox.

You do realize that mainstream media – Channels 2, 5, 7 and 32 – don’t give a hoot about your community? Unless they are sharing negative news and images, your neighborhood or anything good going on it, may not be covered. You may get a little coverage from Channel 9.

As you should be well aware right about now, no one cares about your community like you do.  And if you want good news, community events and other opportunities to spread, you have to ignite the fire. Yeah, I know leadership stinks to the high heavens, but you have to step out of your comfort zone if you want to get something done. And it won’t be easy.

Ok, I’m going to get off my soapbox now. I just wanted to plant the seed that if your community is not getting media coverage, than you may be the one to provide it. Otherwise, the only way people will know what’s happening in your community is by watching the mainstream media messages provided. And believe me, people judge you by what they see on TV whether it’s accurate or not. If you want change, you have to create it.

Again, I ask, who’s  writing stories about your community?

 

 

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