End of the Google Reader era… Where’s my web version of Zite?

March 13, 2013 by 4 Comments

sad mobileThe official end of Google Reader is fast approaching and it makes me sad this Wednesday evening…

While my team still actively uses Google Reader every day, I must admit, I’m one of those “loyal” followers who has almost stopped using the product to connect with other bloggers the way I once did…  While people like Mike Mueller are looking for alternatives, I’m still surprised no one has given me a slick web version of Zite or Flipboard.

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Comments

  1. rarespdx says:
    March 13, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    I’m in mourning, a decent web RSS reader is lacking.

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    • Dustin Luther says:
      March 14, 2013 at 8:20 am

      If it helps, the shutdown had me try out the Feedly app since I hear they’re developing a tool to import/backup all your google reader feeds. Been playing with the tool for the past half-day, and really impressed so far. It’s got a clean interface like zite/flipboard, but (obviously) focused on the feeds you subscribe to. Seems like a worthy backup option for now!

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      • Brad Patterson says:
        June 5, 2013 at 4:37 am

        I agree that Feedly is a great option, and the switch over from Google Reader to Feedly takes 30 seconds. Actually prefer Feedly’s UI/UX to Reader.

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        • Dustin Luther says:
          June 7, 2013 at 9:31 am

          Brad: I agree that that the Feedly interface is pretty slick! I haven’t been nearly as active with my feed reader in a long time, but two folks on my team have been talking highly of Feedly, so I’d give them props based on the recommendation of coworkers!

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