Comments on: An Easy Way To Keep Track Of Your Favorite Blogs

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:35:06 +0000

I put all the blogs I read into the blogroll on the sidebar of my own blog. The most recently updated moves to the top of the list. I just go to my blog and can easily see what needs to be read. My mom loves it, too because I'm the only one with links to all of my sisters' blogs. She can go to my site and see if they have updated.

By: Jessica Turner

Jessica Turner — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:21:02 +0000

I really like netvibes. I have tried both bloglines and google reader, but I think netvibes gives you a lot more options. It rocks my socks.

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:59:34 +0000

Thanks, Lindsey. I just might email you or something if I have problems. And you know what the most ironic thing is? I actually interviewed for a writing position with a good computer company here in Ohio where I work. Part of the first interview was a computer test, which I totally failed. I could only answer one question, and that was how to copy and paste something. They had to cut that part of the interview short because I was doing so poorly, and I remember thinking to myself, "Ali, you need to walk out of here right now before you embarrass yourself further." I actually got two more interviews despite the abominable showing on that test and was offered a job there, but I didn't take it in the end.

One of these days I will get on Facebook and try to connect with you that way–and then you will know I am a real person and have a face to connect with the comments!

By: Lindsey_Nobles

Lindsey_Nobles — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:38:49 +0000

No, I totally get it. I think I would get really excited too!

By: torybee

torybee — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:52:36 +0000

Ah, it's so nice to know that others have friends that are not into twitter, blogging, and social media 2.0. Most of my friends don't, and yes. they do think I'm a geek. (but that my be well deserved as I have perhaps an unhealthy obsession with my laptop and iPhone) And truth is, I don't advertise my blog to my friends. I'm at a place where I finally want to be heard by all but still enjoying the relative obscurity and safety of saying my thoughts but having only a few people that actually take notice.

Ironically, I live in the (heart) of the Silicon Valley in CA, my husband works in high tech software and yet nearly all my friends are not tech savvy. My pastor blogs, which I love, but our church website is really, really in need of a makeover! It's just surprising that instead of being cutting edge most of my friends are simply not that into it. (and I"m not THAT old!)

I don't subscribe to any blogs. Instead, I just look at my "top sites" on Safari. I click on it and it gives me a thumbnail view of my favorite webpages; most happen to be blogs. The delight of my day is seeing the blue stars in the corner. A blue star signifies a change; something has been altered and that usually means: A new blog post!

I know; it's crazy how excited I get by blue stars.

By: Lindsey_Nobles

Lindsey_Nobles — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:29:36 +0000

Let me know if you get stuck along the way. I know that it can be overwhelming at times.

By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:27:27 +0000

This is a good post, Lindsey. I am so NOT technologically savvy it is scary. I have had an ipod for months, and I am scared to program it. I tried several months ago, got frustrated, and wanted to throw it across the room. I have a friend I always turn to, but he insists that he won't help me unless I first try to work with the technology myself. So this information you give here is great for someone like me who needs step-by-step instructions.

By: Leigh Edgar

Leigh Edgar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:17:26 +0000

Great blog post. I've always done Google Reader and it makes me want to pull myhair out. Just set up my Google Homepage as shown above. Thanks for the tip.