Have you ever found a great article in a blog on the internet and thought to yourself, wow I’ll have to remember this site and come back to learn more?
Well, you could bookmark the site, or you could save it to your favorites. But there is a more organized way to save sites that you like and want to return to.
You can create an account with GOOGLE READER at (www.google.com/reader), It’s FREE , and it’s very simple to set up! GOOGLE READER helps you find and keep track of stuff on the web through their RSS FEEDS. RSS stands for (Real Simple Syndication). You can subscribe to your favorite websites, see what your friends are sharing, and keep up with what’s popular. New content comes to your GOOGLE READER when it’s posted, so you don’t need to visit individual sites. Plus GOOGLE READER keeps track of items you’ve read, so you only see unread items when you come back. If there’s a dark blue border around an item, GOOGLE READER is marking that item as read.
I am going to show you via a screencapture video just how easy it is to set up your own GOOGLE READER account. And once you set up your account go ahead and test it by subscribing to my website josephmcdevitt.com
Watch the video below:
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26. July 2010 at 12:36 am
Hello Joseph
I love Google Reader. I use it to not only follow blogs but also keep track of blogs I comment on.
Every blog I comment on I add a star to.
I also use the Folder feature, for example I have a folder for TSA members.
Helps me stay organized.
Peter Fuller MBA´s last blog ..How has my business grown since I started my blog
26. July 2010 at 1:31 am
Hey Peter, Good stuff! It really does help you stayed organized. You have some good ideas for using some of the features! Thanks for your comment!
26. July 2010 at 11:49 am
Hi Joseph,
wow I have never heard about Google reader. Thanks so much I will investigate that option. Being a member of TSA is just so valuable. So much good and useful information.
Thanks heaps Johanna
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26. July 2010 at 1:38 pm
Johanna, you are very welcome! Google reader is truly a great way to help you stay organized. Thanks for your comment!
26. July 2010 at 3:26 pm
Hi Joe,
Thanks for the useful information. I’m definitely going to try Google Reader! It sounds like a great tool.
MaryKay
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26. July 2010 at 3:38 pm
MaryKay, Yes, give it a try. It really helps keep things organized. Thanks for your comment!
26. July 2010 at 10:10 pm
Hi Joseph,
You’ve just gotta love Google Reader. I’ve used it for some time now and really love having the ability to keep up on so many different feeds. I find that I do have to be somewhat careful not to overdo however. It’s very easy to load up anything and everything and get far too much to ever actually get read.
Linnea´s last blog ..Does “Tribing” Pay
26. July 2010 at 11:17 pm
Linnea, I’m glad your using Google Reader, it really is a great tool! Thanks for your comment!
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26. July 2010 at 10:20 pm
Hey Joe,
Thanks for the reminder to use this valuable tool on a consistent basis. I have not organized it thoroughly, but based on your recommendation, will do so now:)
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26. July 2010 at 11:16 pm
Darlene, Thanks for your comment!
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27. July 2010 at 8:38 pm
Hi Joe,
As is often the case at the moment, I hadn’t heard of this tool and I suspect it’ll save me a lot of time and frustration. Thank you very for telling me about it!
Thanks & regards,
Andrew
Andrew Sayers´s last blog ..More time- more money- more life We all want that right
27. July 2010 at 11:09 pm
Andrew, It will help you keep organized, give it a try. Thanks for your comment!
28. July 2010 at 3:46 pm
Interesting post. I was aware of the reader, but never took advantage of it.
Actually right now we are looking for a speaker to talk just about Google and all of its different functions. If you know anyone in the Tampa, FL area let me know.
Thanks for the valuable info. Have a great day!
Joe
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28. July 2010 at 7:24 pm
Hey Joe, It really does help you keep organized. You should take advantage of it. Thanks for your comment!
Twitter: Moondanncer
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29. July 2010 at 10:41 am
I love RSS readers, I discovered them several years ago, and it’s the way I visit the majority of the blogs that interest myself. It cuts down on my blog visits considerably since I can read, comment, and view the entire blog from my RSS feed aggregator.
I don’t use Google reader, but I do use NetNewsWire for Mac. They have a free and a paid version, both versions are great and do exactly what I want.
Moondancer´s last blog ..Getting motivated What’s your inspiration
29. July 2010 at 5:07 pm
Thanks for your comment!
30. July 2010 at 10:54 pm
Hi Joe, I love Google Reader. Ever since I started using the Reader, I started saving myself a lot of time. Everything is in one place.
Furthermore, if I don’t know what to write about I use the blogs that I have collected in Google Reader to come up with a new topic.
Thanks for sharing.
Karin.
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30. July 2010 at 11:39 pm
Karin, Google Reader really does help keep things organized. Thanks for your comment!
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31. July 2010 at 12:51 pm
Joe. Thank you for the reminder about Google Reader. Your post has given me several ideas about how I can save myself time every day.
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31. July 2010 at 4:44 pm
Scott, Thanks for your comment!
2. August 2010 at 8:25 am
Hi Joseph,
Google certainly has made it easy for all of us to connect. Thank you for such a clear and simple to follow how-to. I have been using Google Reader for awhile now but I remember when it was a mystery. Your video would have really helped me to see its value sooner. I know I have some great material there for me on my Google Reader page when I look in on it. I always use it to keep track of all the cool stuff I find. Thanks,
Carolyn from TSA
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2. August 2010 at 10:29 am
Carolyn, Google Reader really is a valuable tool! Thanks for your comment!
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2. August 2010 at 3:41 pm
Hey Joseph,
Thanks for a great post. Glad I found your blog; I love ‘How To’ videos, so I’m gonna love it here! You are giving great value, keep it up!!
Sue
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2. August 2010 at 7:22 pm
Sue, I would love it if you keep coming back! I usually do “how to” posts, so come back soon! Thanks for your comment!
2. August 2010 at 9:05 pm
Joseph,
Great post! The Google Reader is an excellent tool to keep organized. I love that you can accumulate the sites you want to go back to all in one place.
After reading your post and watching your video, I discovered that Dave has our Google Reader accounts setup for us already so I will now take full advantage of it.
Thanks for sharing with valuable little feature of Google. There are so many tricks and tools out there and it’s great to learn them from someone else.
Dawn and (Dave)
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3. August 2010 at 12:49 am
Dave & Dawn, Google Reader is a really nice tool to help you keep organized. Google does offer so many helpful tools that help make life a little easier! Thanks for your comment!
2. August 2010 at 9:09 pm
Thanks for sharing this tip Joseph. I haven’t used Google Reader in the past, but with this reminder I may have to rethink that. It’s really a great way to stay updated on your favorite bloggers, and to be sure you never miss any awesome content!
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2. August 2010 at 10:34 pm
Kathy, Yes Google Reader really helps keep you organized. Give it a try. Thanks for your comment!
3. August 2010 at 12:36 am
Great little training video. Now with google’s personalized search it also lets us search our favorite blogs when we’re looking for info on a topic. (Blog results are usually at the bottom of page one). This lets me for example, subscribe to your blog today but forget this post is here – then next week logged into google, do a search for Google reader and find you at the bottom of page one in my blogs box! Hot stuff to learn from people we trust!
Kimberly
Kimberly Castleberry´s last blog ..Tribe’epedia – Building A Tribe Syndication Index – Community Style!
3. August 2010 at 12:45 am
Kimberly, The personalized search feature sounds interesting! Google really does have lots of cool little tools that help make things a little easier. Thanks for your comment!
3. August 2010 at 1:09 am
Hi Joseph, I can’t help it every time I come here there is something for me,will consider using it.
Awesome post and well written.
To your success,
~kebabope Morapedi
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3. August 2010 at 2:05 am
Kebabope, Great I’m glad you are getting some useful information from my posts! Thanks for your kind comment!
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3. August 2010 at 2:39 pm
Hi Joe,
After reading your post, I discovered that I already am subscribed to Google Reader & have sites set up…LOL! Thanks for sharing this great explanation of what exactly Google Reader is all about!
Christine
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3. August 2010 at 3:40 pm
Christine, Google has so many tools available to make things easier. I often forget what tools I have too! Thanks for your comment!
4. August 2010 at 3:47 am
Hi Joe,
Yep, am another one of those who keeps stumbling on to great new tools and then forgetting about how awesome they are. Google reader can save you hours of ongoing time, once you take the trouble to set it up. Greatful to Val Wilcox for having introduced me to the wonders of Google reader. And thanks to you for the reminder!
Johneal
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4. August 2010 at 4:20 am
Johneal, Google reader truly does help you keep organized! Thanks for your comment!
6. August 2010 at 12:55 am
I just signed up for this the other day, but was having trouble deciphering what I was looking at. Thanks for sharing this.
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6. August 2010 at 8:18 am
Nicole, Google Reader really will help you keep organized. Thanks for your comment!
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7. August 2010 at 12:00 am
Hey Joseph, great work on the post and video however I don’t see the point with google reader if I can just subscribe via live bookmarks in firefox. Can you set g reader up with g alerts or something where it alerts you when a new post has been added? Otherwise, I don’t see the benefit.
Thanks for sharing, Curt
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Twitter: JWean
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10. August 2010 at 3:02 am
I love google reader. I like the ability to rename the blog (you’d be amazed the number of good blogs that don’t have any description). And then to group the blogs into folders and share.
The ability to share right within Reader is great as well.
10. August 2010 at 11:50 am
Jeremiah, Google Reader really is a great way to stay organized! Thanks for your comment!
26. August 2010 at 7:21 pm
Hi,
I just downloaded and purchased the google berry reader for blackberry but I’m having trouble adding new websites and know nothing about finding any websites rss feed etc. I’d be more then grateful for any guidance you could offer.
Thanks!
Jenn Powell
Bucalu@aol.com
26. August 2010 at 9:01 pm
Jenn, No problem, I will e-mail you soon! Thanks for visiting my website!