With the changes going on over at Google. I found myself needing to make changes in this blog. So I have spent the better part of the day on this computer doing housekeeping...not my favorite way to be blogging...but necessary. I am sure everyone is aware of the rumors going around about GFC. It seems other blogging platforms will not be following us Blogger blogs after March 1st with Google Friend Connect. I also have become aware that Picnik Photo editing will end on April 19th. That; also run by Google, but should be available through Google + if you sign up for it. So all of this is a bit confusing, a bit overwhelming, but I have continued to read every post I see on it to make an informed decision about how to reach the non-blogger blogs and to continue to edit photos.
The changes here on The Charm of Home are:
- I will continue to use Google Friend Connect (as long as it is available)
- I have added Networked Blogs
- I am adding Google +
- The biggest thing for me..I am going to start tweeting......ha
Now...after 7 hours reorganizing this blog and all of my following options I am going to go tweet about my headache. I am a picture person....so maybe short tweets will suit me.
Sherry
I will link with:
13 comments:
Hi Sherry,
I'm thinking about Mr.Linky! Is there a reason you did not select that choice? I might not even make any changes..I blog on blogger so I guess I might just stay with whoever follows me on blogger. All of these changes are not what I want to deal with. I like my life simple and stress free. And if Google changes later then I guess my blogging days will be over. Life means so much more! And I agree with your title on this post!
I know how you feel! I have spending way too much time on my blog and I even changed the name completely, even after buying a domain! It is now going to be called natashainoz.com I figured that I use Natasha in Oz everywhere I might as well call the blog that too!
Have fun on Twitter-I actually love that you only have limited characters!
Best wishes and happy tweeting!
Natasha (In Oz!!)
PS I just Google+ed this post!
I have not followed with Mr. Linky because I am understanding it is a bit multi-step to read in it's reader. I am staying with GFC for all of the Blogger bloggies and I have thrown a few new options out there for those who can no longer follow with GFC when that time comes. It requires a lot of techy stuff that I don't have all the answers to, to maintain a following gadget. So, I am trying to use the options that will offer my readers a smooth choice so hopefully they don't have to switch again in the near future. Hope that helps.
Sherry
This whole google thing is very confusing! I added the Linky follower option but now it looks like maybe that was the wrong option? I dunno?!? Your inspiration pics look like a delightful place to escape to......
~Des
Deserae,
Linky may be the way to go, time will tell. I am just easing into to new options and seeing how that turns out.
Sherry
I find all of it totally confusing. Still trying to get back to the old blogger to turn off the word verification. Not able to find out how. uggggh
x jeanetteann
Beautiful pictures. Yes, it happens a lot in the blogosphere right now so you have to prepare.
Hugs
Sherry, I'm with you on this. I have given it a lot of thought. (Too much, actually... get a life, Debbie.) I decided to stay with GFC too because when I checked, most of the blogs I follow are blogspot so it won't change. I have tossed around a few ideas for keeping up with favorite blogs which will be affected. I signed up for the linky followers and may use it to follow them, but honestly? I think for me right now it's just easier not to be checking in in two places.
Anyway, I'll still be following you through GFC. I'm glad you're a blogspot blog. I really enjoy visiting here.
And I started a twitter account too. It's just a personal one, though. I have exactly two followers: My daughters. So... I can just tweet what's on my mind because they are used to ignoring me anyway. Ha!
I use Linky and Pinterest on my page www.clochesandlavender.com
What a lot of work our blogging job is! Haha. But you're looking good and ready for anything! This is the first I had heard about Picnik being available at Google+. Good to know.
As one who detests change, I'm staying with GFC, come what may. That's my final answer. :)
If you haven't already figured it out, you go to your Dashboard, then select Settings, then Comments. The setting for "word verification" is toward the end of that page.
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