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10 reasons to use Google Reader

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:59:48 +0000

Chris, why not just leave the posts as unread instead of starring it? I guess the end result is the same.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:21:21 +0000

I actually use the Starred items feature of Google Reader a little differently. I have a lot of feeds in Google Reader and can't necessarily read all the articles I want to when scrolling through new items. So I "Star" them to read later. Then when I pull up my starred items, it has a list of all my items I have to read. Once I've read it I simply un-star it.

Also, when I'm in star view I view all starred items in list view rather then expand view. This lets me pick a post, then go to the actual website to read it there and not loose track. This is jut a preference I have. I just don't like reading in the Google Reader without the nicely styled text and images.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:36:24 +0000

I have about 50 blogs right now in Google Reader (decided I would try it out...). I host a networking blog for Pastors' Wives so I am subscribed to all of the blogs who are a part of that network. Once I get caught up it will only be a few posts a day I think.... it's just getting it whittled down. I'm trying it. We'll see how it goes.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:25:15 +0000

Ben, Not an actual gripe. Just that from using the Blogger Follow thing and Google Reader it seems a quarter of the blogs don't have feeds it can find. But, some of them are Blogger blogs so they should have the feed automatically.

I did start using Google Reader that day I read your post here. One of my favourite blogs isn't working there. I didn't have time to play around looking for the right link for a feed. Or maybe they are like me and have not done anything about setting up a feed. If you are not on Blogger it doesn't seem to be automatic. I don't know if WordGrrls has a functional feed. It isn't a high priority atm. I'm still not happy with my WP theme. It is too bland.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:19:26 +0000

I switched to Google reader from Bloglines a few weeks ago after all the problems with Bloglines and I am so happy I switched. It took just a couple of minutes to import everything from Bloglines to Google reader, so the switch was painless.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:41:47 +0000

Thanks for the comments everyone. :)

A - best to catch up during quiet periods. I read 100 posts today!

Kathy - I vaguely remember, I used to do the same, but I got sick of clicking into each feed individually to see the new items there. Google Reader does allow you to do that too, but the All Items view is what works best for me when I have lots of posts to catch up on.

Babs - thanks for subscribing!

Lyndi - I've only had to do that a couple of times. If someone has to keep marking everything as read, I'd suggest they review whether they could cut down on the number of feeds they subscribe to. :)

Sweet Mummy - I briefly looked at Bloglines but didn't like it. I forget why, I'd have to look again. As I said above, if you can't keep up, perhaps you need to unsubscribe from a few feeds. How many sites do you subscribe to?

Jane - you'll be fine!

Laura - I'm not sure I understand your gripe with feeds - if a feed doesn't work, do you tell the author? I always do, I figure I'd like to be told if my feed broke for some reason. As for visiting the sites, I do that sometimes, but first and foremost I'm interested in the content. I don't care if a site changes its design if there's no decent content. (and I'll be the first to admit I used to change my design more than adding new content long before I had a blog.)

Carol - most sites provide the full content of each post in the feed. You read it in your feed reader. But you can go to the site if you want to leave a comment. That's the way I do it.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:37:42 +0000

Do you actually visit the site you're subscribing to as you read the posts? Or is it like a feed reader where you get the content, but never actually load the page? I guess I could just try it out and find out for myself, huh?

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:34:51 +0000

You sell it well. But, I haven't subscribed to blogs. Kind of a nuisance to find a feed that works for some of them. Besides, I'd still rather visit them individually and see how they look, what has changed. Like visiting a friend rather than just sending an email.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:26:40 +0000

I use it but not as often as I might. Whenever I look in I'm impressed at how concisely it gathers all my 'faves' together.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:16:23 +0000

I forgot about trends :)

"From your 61 subscriptions, over the last 30 days you read 627 items, starred 0 items, shared 0 items, and emailed 0 items."

Anyway, Gmail and Reader are the only two things keeping me from being 100% Google free... and I don't think I'll ever give them up... or let them down... or turn around, and hurt them :D

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:01:10 +0000

I'm trying it out and have a total of 4 blogs. Guess I won't be too overwhelmed then?

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:34:11 +0000

I used bloglines for a while and just found that I got overwhelmed with the new content. I didn't feel like I could ever keep up with it. I guess I need to limit the number of blogs I subscribe to? Do you have experience with Bloglines vs. Google Reader? I use gmail and really like that... but I'm not sure about going back to a feed reader...

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:29:37 +0000

When Google gets something right, they really get it right. If I could not use Google Reader I would be lost. We must not forget about that 'mark all as read' button. I have only had to use the button once and that was when I had about 500 unread stories. I hope I never get so far behind again.

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:54:19 +0000

I have always used my feed reader incorporated in my Flock browser. A very simple 'side bar' list. For no particular reason, I tried Google reader last week. I have since removed all my feeds from my browser and now use Google reader.

This is a very helpful post as I am still very new to the reader. I am liking it so far. Think I'll go and take a look at the stats now ;O) You may also have a new subscriber now!

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:48:31 +0000

Ben, you might remember I twittered you about how I still use Live Bookmarks in Firefox to follow about 30 blogs. I don't mind checking for new posts that way. But a friend told me she just moved off Bloglines to Google Reader for many of the reasons you specify. It works well for her.

The stats and trends features looks very useful, though. Nice plus!

10 reasons to use Google Reader

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:58:02 +0000

I've been using Google Reader for quite a while, and I've OD'd on it. I have far too many to read now, so I can hardly face having a look. There is no logic there, I know that, because things get worse every day. I need to go and do some pruning, especially now that you tell me about the stats. I love stats!