Try to feature some information and news about your local green spaces, be they parks, gardens or allotments. Last August Clare White wrote a blog post that featured some of Britain's garden blogs, such as the Patient Gardener’s Weblog from … [Read more...] about Content idea: feature local parks, allotments and gardens
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Content idea: publish local photos on your website
For some simple and effective content, try posting some photos of your local area on your website, these can either be taken by yourself, contributed to you or something you've found elsewhere online. Photos can be a local landscape, landmark or … [Read more...] about Content idea: publish local photos on your website
Content idea: write about art on display in your area
Try writing about any visual art that is on display in your area, such as in a local art gallery, museum or arts centre. This could be a simple notice of a forthcoming art exhibition, as Ventnor Blog did with the Out of the Box photographic … [Read more...] about Content idea: write about art on display in your area
Content idea: publish a local notice or poster
Often local people will try to get the word out about their news, event or call for help by putting up posters in the area on places such as lampposts, bus stops and notice boards in local pubs, clubs, churches, foyers, etc. You could help bring … [Read more...] about Content idea: publish a local notice or poster
Content idea: local memories
A bit of local history or heritage on your site makes for some lovely content that often gets people reminiscing in your comments box. You could try including an element of this in your site by: Talking to a local resident or ex-resident about … [Read more...] about Content idea: local memories
Content idea: write a review of a local gig, play or event
If you are going out to enjoy a local play or concert, why not write a review of it on your community website? Take a look at these links for inspiration: Pits 'n' Pots' Tony Walley reviews the Stoke Christmas panto Dick Whittington. The author … [Read more...] about Content idea: write a review of a local gig, play or event