If you’re like me … you probably freaked out a bit … when Google announced yesterday that they were closing down Google Reader.

So, after my melt down … I decided to find a solution that could meet OUR needs!

Let me explain how Google Reader works … just in case a few of you aren’t familiar with it.

With Google Reader … you add blogs that you like ..  and instead of visiting the blogs everyday … you log in to Google Reader and if they’ve posted new content …. it’s there for you.  If you’re a major blog hopper .. it’s a fantastic tool!  I have a bunch of quilting blogs I check out ..even though I’m not currently quilting.

So, for those of you that are losing your Google Reader account … I’ve found a couple solutions.

  1. My first solution is easy …  if you want to stay aware of what My Chic n Scratch is doing .. I post everything from my blog & MORE on my Facebook Page.  (If you don’t have a Facebook account and need help I can help you set it up in a matter of minutes.)
  2. Feedly – This service is much like Google Reader and the great thing is if you sign up now .. you can transfer your content from reader.
  3. Bloglovin – Same .. works just like Google Reader and if you sign up now .. you can transfer your feeds from Google.

I’ve signed up for both of those this morning … if I find that I like one better than the other .. I’ll be sure to let you know.

I hope you find this information helpful!!

Have a great day!