Community Corner
How to Add a Press Release to Patch
Learn how to share your important news with the community.
For business owners to public relations professionals, the new Boards sections on Patch.com are filled with business updates, company announcements, upcoming fundraisers and public events.
The recently redesigned Patch.com sites now feature user posts on the homepage and are a great way to reach readers. The board posts go live within 48 hours.
Here are a few quick tips to get you started:
- Be sure to use Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your web browser before you begin. (The site does not function with Internet Explorer.)
- Always save a copy of your press release before uploading to the site.
- Choose the Patch where you want your announcement posted.
- If you are new to Patch.com, click Join Now. If you are a return visitor, log in.
- Click on the Boards tab at the top of the homepage.
- Choose from Announcements, Opinion or Business Updates–depending on the category of your press release.
- Fill in the title and description, add a photo or video and click Post Now.
- Within 48 hours your press release will appear on the site.
- Be sure to Facebook and Tweet the link once it is live!
Have a question about uploading your press release? Email lisa.gentes@patch.com for some extra Patch help today.
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