Video Tutorial: How to Post on Elmhurst Patch

Have you ever sent a press release to the editor of Elmhurst Patch and wondered when it was going to post? How about a birth announcement or school award?

Well, our Patch sites are designed in a way that is easy for users to post their own announcement or event, without having to wait for the editor to post it. And, it's all completely free of charge.

It really is the best way for nonprofit agencies, for profit agencies, government bodies or any other groups to to post their announcements or press releases instantly.

Follow this video tutorial to see how to do it step by step. While the video only discusses how to post an announcement, the same procedures are used to post an event. For event posting, simply click on Post an Event (this link is also found on the home page) and fill out the template.

Blogging on Patch also is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply click here to learn how to get started. Blog as much or as little as you'd like—once a week, once a month, once a year, whatever works for you.

Any questions? Email karenc@patch.com.