Picking up the metro. Scanning the iPhone inbox. Using the New York Times, CNN, BBC, Guardian or NPR app. How you get your news and favorite articles every morning becomes as second nature as brushing teeth, to many. So for those who have religiously used Google Reader as their preferred method of news, there's a new void to be filled, another tool to be learned, a new platform to be explored.
Because, in case you hadn't heard, as of today Google reader is no more.
Rather than dwell on the end to this handy and free tool, many are already trying to decide what is going to replace the platform. Google reader, for those who did not use it, basically combined a bunch of RSS feeds, and users could pick and choose from which sources they wanted to receive said feeds. As this article via Linkedin explains, Google reader allowed users to organize their feeds and have them all sent to the same place – an invaluable time saver for many. And in this piece, the author posits a simple solution to the Reader void:
Social media.
Rightly so, platforms like Twitter and Facebook allow for a Reader-like encapsulation of news, but with a more interactive element. Not only can you follow your desired news providers and reporters, but you can also share articles yourself, watch as events unfold – via live updates – and receive a range of opinions on anything. You don't exactly control what you get, nor can you organize your news in the same way, but Twitter does have space for you to follow lists – put together of your own choosing – where you can follow grouped accounts. For instance, you can “list” hotel news providers, music news outlets or even a selection of celebrities you deem entertaining enough .
On Facebook, you're more likely to receive links to news on the whims of friends and family, but many providers – Globest.com included – post links through the day and encourage the sharing of industry-specific information.
So like the LinkedIn piece, the conclusion to be drawn from Google Reader's end is that social media will stop up to fill some well-worn shoes. It's just a question of which platform will announce new features or add new elements to make post-Reader users happy.
Did you use Google Reader? How will you get your news now?
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