Finally, the date is getting closer! Google Reader is coming to an end on July 1st, 2013. Yup, only a few days away. I've been testing and trying alternatives sites to migrate the subscribed blogs that I read regularly. And you might want to do the same as well before it’s too late. Now, I use Feedly. It’s the closest alternative to Google reader, in my opinion.
Here are a couple of articles for more details on how to set your account up if you want to read more about it. Please check out this post here, and here.
Another alternative is to follow me on Bloglobin’, simply click here to follow.
Of course, you can also subscribe to my blog by eMail so you don’t miss my new posts. (please see the “subscribe by email” on the right hand side-bar right below my profile picture.)
If you really want to track me down, you can also follow me on Google+, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterst.
I will be happy to follow you back.If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a comment below. I’ll try my best to answer. For questions that I don’t really know, I’ll ask my personal I.T. support technician (a.k.a. my hubby) for you.
I've been using Feedly too. I like its 'title' view. Makes it easier. But I'm totally stuck when trying to add a Follow by Feedly button to my blog. I follow their instructions, but as with other instructions in these early Feedly stages, they don't necessarily work.
ReplyDeleteGood that you're already on Feedly. I agree, guess it'll take me a little while to figure out all the features and functions. I'll let you know when I figured out how to add the Feedly button on the blog.
DeleteWe have been using feedly in April.. Like it so far!
ReplyDeleteWow, since April. You're good. I've been waiting until the last minute to switch over! hahaha....good for you.
DeleteOy..if only I could remember my Bloglovin password..
ReplyDeleteThis transition..makes me feel I will miss a lot of my faves~
Oh no...that's un-thinkable. I think I signed up linking with my Facebook account. So, there's one less password to remember for me. :) If you use Feedly, they'll help you transfer all your current links from Google Reader. That might be the easiest thing to do.
DeleteI've been trying to bury my head in the sand about this... guess it's time to try something like Feedly!!
ReplyDeleteLOL....I totally understand cos I did just the same until the very last minute. ;) But Feedly isn't too bad, at all.
DeleteStill can't believe Google is shutting down their reader! I think they want us all to migrate to Google+ Anyway, thanks for the heads up. I've never really been an RSS type - more a follow-by-email type. Really timely post - thanks.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I think Google just want to push everyone to use Google+ by shutting down the reader. But I've been using both for the longest time. Anyway, your follow-by-email is the way to go. ;)
DeleteAmy-good info. Is there a way to tell how many people read your blog on google reader? In other words-how many would you lose? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDo you currently keep track of the number of your readers? I use FeedBurner to keep track (there are many other programs out there) and it tells me how many of my totally readers are currently subscribed through Google Reader, Mozilla, Opera RSS, or other method. So, time will only tell what's going to happen when the closing of Google Reader is effective. I'll check the Feedburner report to see if it shows a lower number then.
DeleteI have added you both in feedly und bloglov and sub. via email too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Angie. :) I'm following you right back as well.
DeleteHi Amy, thanks for sharing the information for alternative sites. I'm following you in google plus.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week ahead.
Thank you, Amelia. I agree. Gotta find other way to follow my favorite blogs. I'm adding you back on Google+ as well. :)
DeleteOh Boy Amy, This is going be a real mess!!! I still do not know why Google is getting rid of their Reader, as it is so useful, and so many people use it!!!
ReplyDeleteThank-You so much for your Kindness and thoughts about Feedly.
My guess is that Google wants to drive more traffic to Google+. But I'm not sure how effective it is by getting rid of the reader. Anyway, I've been using feedly ever since the Reader is no longer available. So far so good, I think. :)
DeleteI have always followed by email. For me it is the easiest option :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, that's true. Glad the email option is working for you. :)
DeleteHello Amy thanks for the reminder. The good news is that I follow all my favorite blogs by e-mail including you so it will not affect me to much. However, I will be happy to try out these other new options you have mentioned.
ReplyDeleteGood for you that you follow all the blogs by email. :) I have quite a few that I follow by email, including yours. And the rest (a few hundreds) I follow on reader, now Feedly. Cos I don't think I can handle a few hundred emails a day! hahahaha....
DeleteSad that google is shutting down their reader.. Great info Amy.. Will check it out :-)
ReplyDeleteI know....I'm sad to see it go. But you never know. It might open some new doors. ;)
DeleteGreat info Amy. I must be the last person to know I gues hehe:) will try other options that u have shared. I will miss google reader:(
ReplyDeleteI agree, I miss google reader. But the other option isn't too bad. :)
DeleteI seldom use google reader so it is ok for me. Already subscribed to your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for subscribing to my blog. I used to use Google reader everyday. Good thing is that Feedly is pretty similar and quite user friendly. :) I'll be adjusted in no time.
DeleteThanks for sharing this important information and the reminder for all those who are late with finding another reader.
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome. Glad that my information is helpful.
DeleteSad that gr is no longer going to be available. What a tragic end but we can be connected via other social media. Bloglovin is not working despite that I have created an account but certainly Feedly is really good.
ReplyDeleteI know...sad to see G.R. gone. I've been using Bloglovin and Feedly. Not sure why Bloglobin is not working for you. Maybe try a different browser?
DeleteDoes it mean I will no longer get email alerts when you publish a new post?
ReplyDeleteThe ending of Google Reader won't affect your email subscription. That's a good news. If that's how you follow most of your favorite blogs, you probably won't be affected by this. :)
DeleteThank you Amy, for sharing this information. We´ll try the new options you have mentioned in your post.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week.
Thank you, Laurel. I've been using Feedly ever since. So far, so good. :) Hope you're having a great weekend.
DeleteLove Feedly. It's even better than Google Reader anyways. I won't be missing it much ;)
ReplyDeleteGood for your. :) I agree, there are some nice features that Feedly has that GR didn't. Hope you're enjoying your weekend so far. Have a great one.
DeleteThks for the post, Amy! I'm stalking u everywhere now & would love to have u follow me too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shirley. :) Appreciate your follow. And I'm going to "stalk" you everywhere now. hahaha....
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