Friday, June 14, 2013

Feedback Needed: Alternative To Google Reader

Well, as I’m sure you’ve all heard, Google Reader will be going bye-bye next month.

*insert me screaming, “Noooooooooooooooooooooo!”

It seems like every time you turn around, Google is changing SOMETHING.

I mean I know they own 99.9% of the Internet, but paaaleeeese!

I read about this recent change months ago on a notice they sent out to all their users…

But I just kept clicking on the X and ignoring it because it seemed far away, and figured I would deal with it later.

*actually, if you want to know the truth, I was in complete DENIAL.

It sorta freaked me out a bit because I’ve been using Google ever since I started blogging 7 years ago, and had no idea where to look for an alternative.

However, periodically throughout these past months, I did some quick online research but it only made me more confused because in most of the forums I read, TONS of people were giving their opinion. Someone would say, “I think this one is the best!” Then someone else would chime in with, “No, no…THIS one is better!” Then someone would retort, "No, I've been using this one and I think it's better than ALL of them!"

By the time I finished reading all the comments I felt like Daffy Duck; more confused than ever.

So earlier this week, I got the idea of asking YOUR opinion because I feel like I know you guys better and value your input and suggestions.

I also thought it would be a great idea to post this because perhaps some of you are also looking for a Google alternative.

Therefore…

If you would be so kind as to share any information on a reader that you are using and enjoy, I would greatly appreciate it.

I don’t need anything fancy, just a basic reader, like Google.

Also, I’m looking for a reader where I can import my feeds without it being too involved.

Meaning, EASY.

And if by chance you don't use a reader, how do you keep updated with everyone's posts?

Thanks folks! Hopefully this will help others as well.

Because after all, we only have a few weeks left. However...

Have a SUPER weekend everyone!

X

And Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!

Update: Thank you so much for your feedback everyone!