Retirement Announced
It has been about three weeks since Google
announced the retirement of
Google Reader on July 1, 2013. Petitions quickly
appeared and many supporters have been very vocal about their favorite reader
being laid to rest.
"We launched Google Reader in 2005 in an
effort to make it easy for people to discover and keep tabs on their favorite
websites. While the product has a loyal following, over the years usage has
declined. So, on July 1, 2013, we will retire Google Reader. Users and
developers interested in RSS alternatives can export their data, including
their subscriptions, with Google Takeout over
the course of the next four months."
Move On
I can understand being a bit sad that Google
Reader is nearing the end of a good run, it has become a home page tab in my
browser since 2010. But instead of trying to understand Google’s decision or
what significant damage some
may think shutting down Google Reader will cause, I am focused on finding
a replacement.
Choices
The good news is that there are choices and room for new and innovative ideas to come to life. In the world of RSS feed reading services now is the time to let your voice be heard on what you want in the perfect reader, ears are listening.
The good news is that there are choices and room for new and innovative ideas to come to life. In the world of RSS feed reading services now is the time to let your voice be heard on what you want in the perfect reader, ears are listening.
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