We're 6 Months Old!

Can you believe it? It's been six months since we launched Seminole Heights Patch!

Now is as good a time as any to remind you of the many ways you can maximize your use of this Web site.

It was always our hope that Patch would strengthen the community, but we knew that we couldn't do it without you.

We built Patch so that readers would have plenty of opportunities to comment on stories, share opinions, post photos and announcements and add events to the community calendar. But there's even more that you can do!

Here's a list of 13 Ways You Can Maximize Your Patch:

1. Ask a Question

Maybe you want to know when that pothole is going to get fixed, or maybe you're a local expert on native trees just dying for someone to ask why their allergies were so bad this year. Patch's Q&A section is the place for you to ask your questions and show off your expertise, all while connecting with your neighbors. Ask a question, or answer someone else's. It's that easy.

2. Comment on an Article

We subscribe to the idea that "news is a conversation." Much of our reporting will emanate from what readers tell us in emails, comments on our sites and in conversations around town. Share your thoughts and reactions to our articles by posting a comment directly below each story. 

3. Post an Event

Is there a charity event or church bake sale coming up? If it's not on our Patch calendar, it should be. Feel free to add events to our site at http://seminoleheights.patch.com/events/new . 

4. Send a News Tip

At the bottom of the homepage, there's a link that says, "Send Us News Tips." Tell us about stories we should cover. Your tip will be sent straight to Mike Wells, Seminole Heights Patch's (incredibly grateful) editor.

5. Put Patch's News Feed on Your Site

Want headlines from Seminole Heights Patch available on your blog or website? Now, you can. Just scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click on "Widgets" to find directions on how to insert our news feed. Or click here . A widget is a self-contained piece of HTML code that you can embed into your site to add a cool new feature. All you have to do is paste the code into your website.

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