Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Google Reader- Yea or Nay!

Like many others out there, I use Google Reader to help me navigate the way too many blogs I follow. I've increased by almost double what I can read daily. And yes I spend sooo much time reading others blogs that it has cost me precious reading time. This I hate but don't seem to be able to cut back. And I'm always finding new blogs that I MUST read. Reviews that are about books I'm reading or planning on reading, I flag and read after I've finished the book. If I've already read it or on the fence, then I do read the reviews. But it sure makes it much easier to bypass the many memes out there. But one thing I've noticed is that unless I'm compelled to leave a comment, I don't actually visit the blog. This got me to thinking, if I'm reading the review on Google Reader then the blogger doesn't know I've seen it as it won't show as a hit. Humm, not sure if while the GR is great for the reader, it's not so great for the blogger.
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20 comments:

  1. Sniffly KittyMarch 2, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    That's always been a problem with blogs. But to keep track of all the blogs there are out there, it's a must to use a reader.

    There is still a bit of knowledge of the readers because you can keep track of subscribers to the feed. I would rather someone be able to read my blog however they find convenient than find themselves not wanting to read my blog at all because it's onerous to.

    Sniffly Kitty
    Sniffly Kitty's Mostly Books

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  2. Lisa Richards/alterlisaMarch 2, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Excellent point. I will make a bigger effort to leave a post on reviews that I read on Google Reader from now on though.

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  3. RickiMarch 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Good point, but without Google Reader, I would be missing many of these posts because I cannot keep straight all the blogs I want to follower, so it is nice that Google Reader does it for me. However, if I see a post I want to comment on (like this one), I click on it and do so.

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  4. ChiKittieMarch 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM

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  5. MicheleMarch 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    That's so true. The number of blogs I follow increases exponentially and I feel guilty I can't visit them all more often...I'm trying to better about visiting and commenting more often, too.

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  6. MarieeMarch 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    When I started reading blogs I didn't know about Google Reader, so I used to bookmark them and then visit the sites one by one - which took forever! If I hadn't found Google Reader I wouldn't be able to read as many blogs as I do. Love it!

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  7. Mary PrestonMarch 5, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I wish I had time to access all the blogs I want. I have not yet begun using Google Reader. I must investigate.

    marypres@gmail.com

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  8. BirgitMarch 5, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I'm kind of glad I'm not the only one following way too many blogs. But even with the convenience of Google Reader I still spend too much time on too many (good!!) blogs *sigh*.

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  9. Linda HendersonMarch 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I follow a lot of blogs and I will admit a lot of times I don't go to the actual blog. I'll try and change that.

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  10. tearyeyedstarsMarch 5, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I follow a lot of blogs through Google Reader too! But if i want to comment on it, then I usually click on the blog post to directly comment.

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  11. Notorious SpinksMarch 6, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I just read when I have a chance however my Google Read runneth over as well. LOL! However, I think that it doesn't matter if you physically visit the site because most bloggers include their google followers in their stats. I know I do anyway.

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  12. Pam SMarch 6, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I have subscribed to a few blogs via google reader but haven't religiously used it. I have been just bookmarking and subscribing via email... but as my list grows its very hard to do it that way so will be using gr much more in the near future.

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  13. jeanette8042March 17, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Totally agree with you. I use Google Reader since I have waaay too many blogs and just look at them through there. I accumulate so many blogs that it would take forever to comment on everything.

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  14. MeganMarch 18, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I kinda like google reader but I don't use it for my book blogs. it would be an epic mess.

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  15. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I have a great love for Google Reader. I'm regretful that it took me so long to give it a chance. I now read very few sites without it.

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  16. OllieMarch 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I have used Google Reader for a long time and i find it VERY helpful to find blogs that peak my interest and stay in touch with their latest posts.

    redfirewood888(AT)yahoo(DOT)ca.

    Ollie aka DarkBloodyVamp

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  17. LuMarch 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I thought about this a little while ago. So now, what I do is, if I see a post in my google reader, and read it I right click on it, and open it in another tab. Sometimes, I comment, other times I just finish reading it, other times, I just close it since I already finished reading it through my reader. By opening it in another tab, it counts as a hit(or at least I hope it does..lol). Of course without a comment the blogger doesn't know that I read it, but they know it was viewed by someone.

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  18. Wolf BearMarch 19, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Have not explored the use of "Google Reader." Obviously, must do so . . . because I have been wondering how bloggers read so many books . . . and so many blogs. Figured I must be the slowest reader on the blog circuit. I miss my book reading time. Since I've found the world of "Book Lover Blogs" I seem to spend more time reading blogs than I do books . . . and yet, like you, "don't seem to be able to cut back." Guess I need to read a "How To Speed Read" book.
    --Vonda
    2much2reid {at} comcast {dot} net

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  19. windycindyMarch 20, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    "Amen!"
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  20. Life's Simple PleasuresApril 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I don't use GR. I prefer to subscribe to emails even though it takes a lot of time. I'll scan the title or maybe read a little before actually going to the blog. I only post if I like what I've read most of the time.

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