Saving Our Subscriptions Movement

By now I’m sure you have heard that Google is discontinuing Google Friend Connect.

So what does this mean?

Well, it means if you still want to get updates from your favorite blogs you will need to change the way you subscribe to them.

And if you still have Google Friend Connect on your blog, it’s time to remove it.

I am teaming up with a bunch of bloggers to remind everyone to do just that! You can follow along on twitter using the hashtag #SOSubscribers.

If you want to continue receiving updates and blog posts from your favorite blogs, here are a few ways you can continue to subscribe or follow them:

RSS Feed:

By subscribing to a RSS feed, each post or update will be sent directly to your RSS reader of choice. Some options are Google Reader, My Yahoo!, Bloglines, myAOL, or netvibes.

Simple Mom wrote a step-by-step guide for explaining what it means to subscribe to a blog, how to do it, and most importantly, why it makes your life simpler.

To sign up for my RSS feed, please use this link.

Twitter:

Twitter is a good place to continue the conversation and follow your favorite people. I always tweet out my new posts and share other articles and interesting resources I find interesting. For me, this is one of the top ways I read new blog posts. As I see them in my stream, I usually click on the links that grab my attention. This is a great reminder to keep promoting your articles!

You can follow me on twitter @lifewithoutpink and @girlslunchout.

Facebook:

This is another great way to get updates. Over the last few months, I’ve been very active on Facebook. I ask daily questions, share interesting things I find and always share links to my new posts. I often set aside time in the morning and afternoon to scroll through Facebook and click on articles/blog posts to read.

To follow me on Facebook.com/lifewithoutpink.

Email:

This is a great way to NEVER miss a new article. Simply have it delivered directly to your email!

To get your latest Life Without Pink articles sent directly to your inbox, fill out “Subscribe via Email” in the sidebar ———————>.

Google+:

Ok I’m new to this but this is a great way to share your latest articles and stay connected with others.

Ashley wrote an informative post on “How to replace Google Friend Connect with Google+”.

I have to get better at posting to Google+, but to follow me please use this link.

 

I’m actually a little happy about this switch. I’ve really been using the above methods to stay connected with blogs I enjoy reading. It’s all about timing, so make sure to always promote your new {even archived} blog posts.

Now is a great time to encourage everyone to think about the way you subscribe to blogs and read new articles.

If you have subscribed to Life Without Pink through Google Friend Connect, I hope you’ll decide to continue subscribing in another way of your choice.

This is also a perfect time to say thank you for reading, commenting, facebooking, tweeting, and chatting with me via my blog!

Also, follow me on Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram!

Have you been changing the way you are subscribing to your favorite blogs?

P.S. Remember you can follow along on twitter using the hashtag #SOSubscribers. Lots of other bloggers are participating today!

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