No More Google Reader..Alternatives That You Can Use Instead
Since I hadn’t been on Google Reader for a little while, I was a little shocked when I signed in and a notification popped up and said that as of July 1st, 2013 Google Reader will no longer be available. I am bummed because I use Google Reader to keep up with sites not just on my laptop, but my mobile phone. I really like to use RSS to sign up to a sites feed before an email list, just to get the sites updates and less promos.
If you have Google Reader make sure to check out the alternatives that I have listed below so that you don’t loose your subscriptions to your favorite sites:
feedly – I have been using this one on my phone for the last few days. There are features that I like and don’t like. Guess I miss the old Google Reader already.
NewsBlur – Great layout you can use it on the web, iphone or android device. They offer a free and paid subscription. The free account only allows for 64 sites.
NetVibes – Not a basic reader by any means. This is more like a dashboard and you can stay up to date with you gmail, RSS subscriptions, and even Twitter. They offer some different packages for companies and both personal use, but even the personal account have free and paid services.
Pulse – This is a cool reader and it’s more like a magazine which makes reading your subscriptions just that more fun. You can even choose from different topics to keep up on along with your RSS subscriptions. I love the fact that you can import your Google Reader subscriptions directly to pulse.
Do you use Google Reader? If so, have you decided on which service you are going to use to replace it? Feel free to leave your responses in the comments below..
10 WordPress Plugins To Check Out
I have gathered a really awesome list of WordPress plugins for you to check out… I am always coming across WordPress plugins when looking for my clients. Here is a a list of 10 that can be quite helpful
1. WP Auto Affiliate Links – Add your affiliate links and associate them with specific keywords
4. Feature A Page Widget – Shows a summary of a page directly in your sidebar
7. LinkedIn Profile Badge – allows you to add a link to your LinkedIn profile using a shortcode
9. Pretty Pinterest Pins – Display your latest Pinterest pins on your WordPress Site
10. Disable Title – allows you to disable titles on posts for pages
Have you discovered any new plugins that you would like to share? Feel free to leave them in the comments below…
Social Media Is Always Changing..See What’s New!!
If your like me, than you have noticed quite a few changes with Social Media lately. I have been away for a little while. So I needed to get caught up on what’s been changing in the Social Media world. I decided to share some really great articles that shouldn’t be missed. Keep in mind some of these article are from January 2013 to the present time..
Improving Conversations on Facebook with Replies via Facebook
New Facebook Changes You Need To Know About via simplyzesty.com
20 Ways Brands Can Prepare For Facebook Changes via MarketingLand.com
Facebook Rolls Out Redesigned Timeline To Highlight App-Powered Self Expression via TechCrunch.com
Google+
Google+ Rolls Out Design Changes Ahead of Facebook “New Look” Launch via Mashable.com
Picasa Web Albums Redirects to Google+ Photos via googlesystem.blogspot.com
Google+ Communities : A Beginner’s Guide via Mashable.com
Why You Should Be On Google Plus (Even Though No One Else Is) via Forbes.com
The Irresistible Rise of Google+ via businessinsider.com
Twitter held a Mobile Focused Event on April 2, 2013 to Discuss “Exciting New Features” but Press was not Allowed..So stay tuned.
New Mobile Updates for Android, iPhone and mobile web via Twitter Blog
Embedded Tweets via Twitter Developers (With instructions on how to add an embedded tweet to your website
Twitter Preps Music App via informationweek.com
10 Essential Twitter Tips via TheOnlineMom.com
The new Twitter Ads Center via Twitter
Twitter Relaunches Twitter For Busines, Offers Companies Tips Success via Mashable.com
Social Media Marketing: 3 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Twitter via Business2Community.com
YouTube
Use A Google+ Page Identity on YouTube via YouTube Blog
YouTube’s New “One Channel” Layout and Design via just-ask-kim.com
The New YouTube Layout – Tutorial via 2CreateAWebsite.com
Getting People From Your Profile To An Opt-In Newsletter? via imonlinkedinnowwhat.com
9 Steps to Building a Powerful LinkedIn Company Profile via circlesstudio.com
Everything You Need to Know About LinkedIn Company Pages via Business2Community.com
Pinterest quietly pops out a fantastic new layout via pegfitzpatrick.com
Everything You Need to Know About the New Pinterest via Mashable.com
The State of Pinterest: What Content Marketers Need to Know Now via CopyBlogger.com
If I missed any, please feel free to leave it in the comments below..



