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Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Help!! I need somebody ... Help!!


Courtesy of Google - thank you!


I've been burying my head in the sand, but 1st July is fast approaching ... the date something happens with our blogs ... not really sure what? If we do nothing, do our members vanish, can we no longer view our favourite blogs ... or what?

Help and advice needed urgently, please, please!

Love Claire xxx


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33 comments:

  1. The Faerie Factory26 June 2013 at 09:09

    I too have no idea but have seen other posts about big changes, I did add the Bloglovin button this morning and it was easy. If I can do it anyone can but what and how all this changes effects us I have no idea. Head firmly in sand here too ~ Sarah x

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  2. Everydaythings26 June 2013 at 09:18

    I just posted in the same on my blog... yesterday I was in panic mode and joined bloglovin.... maybe do the same just in case? I am totally confused about all of this just as a lot of bloggers are!

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  3. KC'sCourt!26 June 2013 at 09:20

    What is happening - I know nothing
    Julie xxxxxx

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  4. Unknown26 June 2013 at 09:21

    I have no idea..... am being an ostrich :-) xx

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  5. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms26 June 2013 at 09:47

    Hi Claire

    It's Google Reader that's going isn't it? I think you'll still be able to access your blogs via the dashboard (which is all I do anyway). I think that's right. xx

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  6. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms26 June 2013 at 09:53

    Hi Claire, me again. Take a look at this post: http://stamping-fantasies.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/google-reader-changes.html It explains what's going on quite well I think. xx

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    1. thriftwood26 June 2013 at 10:55

      Thank you Loo! I don't read them through Google Reader anyway (I don't think!) I just click on blogs as they come up on my sidebar ... I don't think I need to do anything, so I'm not going to! If I disappear on 1/7 it was lovely knowing you all and thanks for your kindness and support ....


      Love Claire xx

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  7. claire26 June 2013 at 09:54

    yeah i'm like you, it's something to do with google friends which is how I follow all my fav blogs. i'm not convinced anything bad will happen so i'm just poodling along in my own little world haha

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    1. thriftwood26 June 2013 at 16:22

      Good advice Claire ... that's what I'm going to do now xx

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  8. somewhere on the avenue26 June 2013 at 10:10

    I think the reading list disappears, so if you don't have your favourite blogs listed on your blog (which you do) I believe the rest just vanish. Basically the reading was there to remind you of who you have followed (I think). Its all very confusing and unnecessary! xxx

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  9. Tracy26 June 2013 at 10:43

    It seems to be really confusing I believe it's google reader that is going not google friends connect and from what I read yesterday you should still be able to read your blogs on your blogger dashboard but don't quote me on that I'm not sure what to do if anything but I know lots if people have gone to bloglovin

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  10. Crafty in the Med26 June 2013 at 11:12

    Hello Claire
    It is confusing ,isn't it?
    I am using bloglovin like many bloggers are and its dead easy to use. Once you register it automatically uploads all what was on your Google reader to Bloglovin. When Google does its disappearing act at least you still have all your blog contacts on the Bloglovin list. As Google friend connect is connected to the Google reader I have a sneaky feeling that the Followers widget (Google friend connect)will disappear too. However I am not sure I need to read up more about it. What a pain in the b***!

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  11. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=26 June 2013 at 11:28

    I've just my usual thing....I Googled....'blogs 1st july'.
    The first link...'Google Reader Is Shutting Down 1st July 13'. Then It states....If your following Parka Blogs rss feed, just add the following link to your rss read...
    A long link is printed underneath...
    (By now...I've lost the plot).
    In fact the first three links, have the full explanation.
    If anyone understands it....!
    Why! Oh! Why! Can't they leave things alone...

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    1. thriftwood26 June 2013 at 12:14

      I agree Willie ... I've lost the plot too ... If it's not broke, don't fix it! Xx

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  12. Maria26 June 2013 at 11:35

    Help, Help! I don't do change! I know you will help me here, Mrs Thriftwood!

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    1. thriftwood26 June 2013 at 12:15

      I would help if I knew what I was doing myself Maria! Think we don't need to do anything ....

      Love Claire xx

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    2. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=26 June 2013 at 12:36

      Yes! I have just phoned my wizz kid...Richard!
      He built my pinky-pinky PC...! He!
      He suggests to leave it....Don't do anything,
      until the first...As there are different variations, wait and see what happens to your
      Blog...Then you can adjust it to what ever suits
      you and your system...
      He always advises, let them make the first move..

      Never mind....Lets ALL have a cup of tea and a dough-nut....!!! :>)

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    3. thriftwood26 June 2013 at 16:20

      Thanks Willie, great advice ... do nowt! Just what I was hoping for ....

      Love Claire xx

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  13. Draffin Bears26 June 2013 at 12:21

    Dear Claire,

    thanks so much for visiting me, and another technophobic Lady here!
    As it is 11.17 pm and I should be in bed I will be back tomorrow to try and tell you how I went about transferring my Google reader list over to Bloglovin.
    It was easy and will be back tomorrow.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  14. Plain Jane26 June 2013 at 16:14

    Well now I'm completely burying my head in the sand and hoping it will all go away. I use Google Friend Connect - is this the same thing?? Guess I'll find out soon enough - oh dear ...Jane x

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  15. thriftwood26 June 2013 at 16:19

    I think we don't have to do anything .... xx

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  16. Unknown26 June 2013 at 16:34

    Don't panic...I shall just hang on tight to my side bar and hope there's no black holes about. Eco Ethel xx

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  17. Streetcomber26 June 2013 at 16:49

    THANK YOU for saying this Claire. I've really been fretting over it. I might add the Bloglovin button, but when I try it asks me to do through Facebook and I don't want to! I like my blog to be something completely separate to Facebook.
    I do feel reassured from what I've read here so I am going to leave well alone for now. Thanks again.

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  18. Mylittlepieceofengland26 June 2013 at 16:52

    I've done the Bloglovin button and it was an easy transfer of blogs, but I'm a bit of a technophobe really, so have no idea what's really happening... just don't want to lose anyone :) xx

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  19. Vintage Sheet Addict26 June 2013 at 16:57

    I'm following you with Bloglovin so I will keep up! :) x

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  20. Anne26 June 2013 at 16:59

    I have added the bloglovin button to my blog Claire but I am just waiting to see what will happen.I'm fed up and hate change but hopefully things wont be as bad as we all think they will be!!

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  21. Anonymous26 June 2013 at 17:28

    Oh Claire I am not sure what is going on, I think I shall just wait and see..
    Thea x

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  22. sweetbriardreams26 June 2013 at 19:44

    It seems to be just Google Reader and not Google Friend Connect. So, a simple change to Bloglovin will easily keep your blogs together, you just register and then claim your blog. I found the best blogger to read for this is the lovely Sandra at Cherry Heart who gives some tips on this link (http://sandra-cherryheart.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/time-to-jump-ship.html). Good luck and see you on the 'other side'! Chel x

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  23. Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder27 June 2013 at 00:57

    Dear Clair,
    Maybe this tutorial will help you out: http://networkedblogs.com/MobwY
    Good luck!
    Mariette
    gplus.to/MariettesBacktoBasics

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  24. Draffin Bears27 June 2013 at 04:26

    Hi Claire,

    I am back and wonder how you are going with getting things sorted.
    If you are wanting to join up with Bloglovin it is quite easy.
    Now lets go to Bloglovin and you will need to set up an account with them.
    Transferring your reading list from Google reader to bloglovin is set out on how to do it. Hope this makes sense.
    I was able to do it and know you will too. Good luck and email me if you need help.
    Enjoy the rest of the week
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  25. thriftwood27 June 2013 at 06:49

    Thank you everyone for all your very helpful comments! I went to Bloglovin and discovered I was already a member (told you I was clueless), but couldn't find the transfer button, but I will keep trying ...

    Other than that, I think I'll just tight and wait and see what happens on Monday ...

    Thanks again for all your lovely comments

    Love Claire xxx

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  26. Heather 28 June 2013 at 12:22

    it will be fine! it's a bit like waiting for the world to end at the year 2000!! I'm following you on bloglovin, Heather x

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  27. Anonymous28 June 2013 at 19:28

    Not too sure....but have added you to my favourites - just in case!
    Off to read through the back issues,
    P xx

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I love to hear what you think of my ramblings and value all your comments ... I will try and get back to you, but am sorry if I don't always manage this ... sometimes real life just gets in the way! Claire xxx

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