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On The Death Of Google Reader

Waxing UnLyrical

This time though, Google cut services for a tool that isn’t just “popular.” ” Google Reader is the bedrock for how many people collect information on the Internet. Before Google announced they were shutting down Reader , I hadn’t looked at my feed in months, maybe a year, or more.

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Google Reader Alternatives: 3 Web Based RSS Readers to Manage Your Subscriptions

Kikolani

If you follow my writing, you probably know how much I love Google Reader. On July 1st, Google Reader says goodbye. The Learn More takes you to a page that tells you what you can export using their Google Takeout tool, but nothing in the way of alternatives. A Little About How I Use(d) Google Reader.

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Can Social Media Disrupt Your Life Or Career? 5 Tips For Managing The Timesink

SocMed Sean

Social media offers a lot of great opportunities and access to information. If not kept in check, writing articles, playing online games and surfing blogs, tweets, posts and photos can easily suck away hours from your day. Set a timer – Along with #1, be sure to set a timer that beeps at you when time’s up.

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Facebook Reader a welcome feature

Sherrilynne Starkie

Today, we are hearing reports that Facebook is going to launch a reader application, and my first thought was, I hope this won’t change Facebook’s current update feeds. Earlier this month, rumours about Facebook’s possible Google Reader replacement erupted when mentions of RSS feeds appeared in Facebook’s code. Related articles.

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Social Media Tools, Apps, Resources and Plugins

Harp Interactive

I am always interested in finding the best and latest tools to enhance and expedite the social media experiences, maintenance and growth for Harp and for our clients. Provides a snapshot of your social media presence. is a simple and FREE service that makes updating your social networks a snap! Google Reader.

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Google News Now Recrawling Updated Articles

Adam Sherk

Google employee “Inbal” later provided a more specific time window, indicating “the rate at which we recrawl may vary, but we try to go back and check for changes in article content within the first 12 hours after we first find it.” I went looking for an updated story in Google News today and was able to find an example.

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My 9 Favorite iPhone Social Media Apps | jasonyormark.com

Jason Yormark

Regardless, here are my 9 favorite social media iPhone apps. Facebook – Really if you don’t have this one on your phone, you really aren’t interested in this article to begin with right? Synchs with Google Reader seamlessly, and I can easily stay up to date on my fav blogs.

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