Gah! Did anyone else have a minor panic attack yesterday when that little message popped up on Google Reader saying that the service is officially closing down on July 1? I have been using Google Reader to follow way too many blogs for years and years. So this came as a total surprise and a bit of a bummer, as I have overall really loved using Reader.
But coincidentally, I had just recently begun exploring Bloglovin’, and had really begun to fall in love with many of their features and layout. Granted, there are many differences between Bloglovin’ and Google Reader, and some of the features I most love on Reader have yet to appear on Bloglovin’. But overall, it’s a great reader, and it is an especially great resource for finding new blogs that are similar to those you already love. So I’m curious to give it a real try at least for awhile!
The good news is that Bloglovin’ offers a really simple feature for importing the list of blogs you currently follow on Reader into your profile with Bloglovin’. So thought I would post a really quick how-to. I might make a more detailed tutorial this weekend with actual visuals (would that be helpful?). But for now, here is the basic idea.
Also, for those of you who do decide to make the switch to Bloglovin’, would love for you to find me and come say hi! My profile is at /gimmesomeoven, where you can click “follow” for my blogs Gimme Some Oven and Gimme Some Life. Happy blog loving at Bloglovin’!
**I also posted a tutorial for those interested in switching to Feedly. You can view that here!***
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Thank you so much for this. I was already on blog lovin, but never used it cause everything I followed was on blogger/google reader. I switched over and will begin using this in prep for the drop of google reader!
It continues to tell me that my file is empty? Maybe I missed a step?
I spoke to soon, it finally came through on the 5th try!
Yes thank you so much! I freaked out when I heard that GFC will be gone! How will I read my blogs?! But then I realized that most people use Bloglovin and a sighed in relief and this tutorial totally saved the day!! Thanks!
~Sara
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Thanks so much for the instructions. I wish they worked for me. I make it all the way to subscriptions, but nothing downloads. Bummer..
This is great….thanks so much!! Trying this and Feedly, but can’t decide which one I like better yet.
Yes! I nearly had a heart attack when that message came up on screen yesterday. I will definitely need to check out bloglovin’. I’ve heard about it but never tried it before. I’ll use your tips! Thanks!
I haven’t started trying out Blog Lovin’ yet but I am loving Feedly so far!
You rock! I’m so not on top of this tech-y stuff so love your tutorials :)
Thank you so much for posting this! I’m running into an issue with Bloglovin – it’s only showing the 3 most recent posts, even if there are more than that that are new. Anyone else experiencing this?
Sooo sad about this! Thanks for the tips, I will check out Bloglovin. In the mean time there is a petition on Change.org for Google to keep it…its a long shot I’m sure, but worth a shot!
Oh yay! Thank you for posting this! I was pouting last night and wondering how I was going to read my blogs now!