I use Google reader at the moment from my PC (I don't read blogs from my smartphone).
I had switched because Bloglines, which I had used previously, was going out of business or some reason like that.
Well, fast forward a couple of years and...Google is doing away with their reader in July...
In my opinion, I didn't see anything wrong with it, it was fairly easy to use.
The buzz around the web was to switch over to Feedly, but I notice that they stream everything from Google Reader, so when Google Reader is no longer then what?
So, I went back to Bloglines. It's free. The updates of their site lag a bit, but gets the job done.
I hope this works out.
Do you have a "free" reader that you like to use?
UPDATE: I've been using Feedly because Bloglines was too inconsistent in providing up to date posts.
I switched to feedly. Right now they use Reader, but they say by the time Google is retired, they'll be self-sufficient. Hopefully it's true!
ReplyDeleteThanks RY! will wait and see about Feedly, until then I'll use Bloglines :)
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat
Argh...I better start taking steps to switch over to something before the last minute. What hassle!
ReplyDeleteAfter my rant on Facebook, my Dad sent me this article: http://www.searchenginejournal.com/6-feed-readers-to-replace-the-google-reader-void/61244/
ReplyDeleteReally I'm just irrationally hoping that Google changes their mind and doesn't kill it!
It is a hassle Rowena, I hope you find something OR Google changes their mind...
ReplyDeleteIt would be sooo much better if Google would change their mind LJ, it is such a P.I.T.A. trying to get used to a whole new media...
Take care you two.
Kat
I am totally bummed about google reader! It has even disappeared from my gmail toolbar, so I cannot easily access it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, I'll have to try Feedly.
had no idea it disappeared from the toolbar, Genki, I hope you like Feedly :) I'm using Bloglines at the moment.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat