Google Reader is disappearing in a week (July 1), so you need to find a new RSS reader if you haven’t found one already.
Google says it’s getting rid of its reader program because usage declined. The company is putting all its energy into a few products so it can make the user experience better for the remaining programs.
I chose to switch to Feedly. You simply allow the site to access your Google Reader account like you would any other app on Facebook. It takes just seconds to import your files.I think this process is easier than exporting your information on Google Takeout. I tried this as well, and it creates a zip file with your contacts and feed information. However, I’m not sure how you import this into Feedly at this point. I’m not a computer whiz, so I opted to let Feedly do the accessing and work for me.
Feedly is all about enhancing the user experience. The company added new servers and created 10x more bandwidth to deal with the influx of users. Also, the company wants to hear about your experience on the new site and new releases will be pushed out weekly. It looks like this is one company hoping to capitalize on another one that’s fading away.
You can select how you want to view your content. You can do it in a list format or with pictures.
Of course, Feedly is not the only option for former Google Reader users. It depends on what you are looking for as some options are only available in a mobile format. Let me know what you choose and your experience as we say goodbye to Google Reader.
