Colchester Blog is ideal for local businesses, charities, organisations and individuals to write articles that will be of interest to people living in the Colchester / North Essex area.  After all, Colchester Blog was created as a Community website – a local blog that has many (local) authors.

Posting your own content is very simple;  just register and your account will be upgraded enabling you to add your own blog posts.  If you need any help just ask and we will be there for you.

There are guidelines which should be followed.  The Guidelines are simple –

• this is a family oriented website – so the content must be appropriate
• and the author is responsible for the content of their posts (as the site owners do not want to be liable for something that someone else has written)
• Our moderators have the right to remove any content if they feel it is not in the best interest of the site
• business articles should be at least 500 words, and include logo / pictures if possible
• For Sale / Wanted posts should be as descriptive as possible and provide pictures (if possible), email address and telephone number
• It is unlikely that poorly written, or short posts will be approved, especially if they are just blatant adverts or or selling MLM or get rich quick schemes or other similar internet only based business promotions
• Unless already agreed, the author must live in Colchester or the immediate surrounding area (within 10 miles)

To stop the very small minority of web users (globally) from adding content that is not appropriate, our moderators review and approve all content.  Our moderators do not have to give a reason for not approving content, although I’m sure that in the majority of cases they will try and provide a reason.

So, get cracking, and add your own content.

We have created ColchesterBlog.co.uk for people who live in the Colchester, North Essex area of the UK.  Powered by the community, there will always be new a steady stream of new content directly relevant to everyone living in the Colchester area.

Right now (17th October, 2009) we are just starting up – so there is not much yet to see, but please subscribe to our blog so you can keep track on what is happening.

Where will content come from?  Well, the idea is to find people who want to contribute content to Colchester Blog on a regular basis.  Ideally we are looking for people who are involved in:

1. Running local clubs
   • Ideal for photography clubs, karate, football, fencing and so on
2. Promoting local charities, support groups and residential groups
   • Highlight events, progress, raise awareness and much more
3. Promoting local businesses
   • Businesses who spend the time putting useful information on the web attract more customers than those who do not

As well as subscribing to our blog, you can also add your own blog posts by becoming a “Contributor”.  All you need to do is sign up here and once your account has been approved, you will be able to add your own Blog Posts.

Over the next few months we hope to attract dozens of people who want to contribute information that benefits our visitors on a regular basis.  So exciting times – watch this space.