Do you use Google Reader?


I just started using it last year. At first I was just experimenting with other google services I can use other than gmail. Then I discovered how useful Google Reader is.

Some people 'socializes' within Google Reader (giving comments, "like" feature) but I think what's important is the "reading" part. To be able to share information with others is a bonus.

I do think there's room for improvement for other features... but for now, it serves its job well for me - Deliver updates without me visiting the web sites (except for commenting purposes or read the full article). It works very fine for me.

I have a list of blogs of people I know (schoolmates, church members, university mates...) in my google reader. Stalking? Not really. I'm just interested with their latest happenings. And they can choose to make their blog private. Duh. Speaking of blogs... another reason why I prefer "viewing" blogs in google reader is I want to avoid that background songs in their blogs. Oh yeah. & the small font they used. & the not-so-nice, distractive colours they used.

I also found out... how useful it can be when I want to know more about something (& want to be familiarised with it). For example, Twitter. When I started tweeting, I want to read any news & articles related to Twitter but I can't stand having to visit all sites just to read them. So I made a folder specially for that.. & put all related subscriptions under that folder. By doing so, I am constantly updated by the latest happenings regarding Twitter.

Just recently, I realised how Google Reader can help my university studies. I'm still getting used to what my course can offer so I don't know yet what should I subscribe to. I already have a "Maths" folder. Hehe... It's useful for work too, if you're not studying.