Google is discontinuing Google Friend Connect this March for all platforms except Blogger. It is also a strong rumor that they will also cancel GFC for Blogger in the near future.
Some of our terrific Blogging Friends got together and contacted Brent, the man behind Mr. Linky. He has created a new Linky Followers platform on which we can connect with each other. I’m still using GFC since I’m on Blogger, but I think this is a great new tool to have to stay connected with non-Blogger friends and, who knows what may happen to GFC in the future.
It's easy to sign up, you just follow his clear instructions. Plus, you don't need a blog to sign up either. Brent’s service is free and he has included some neat options:
- View the blogs you follow
- Read follower posts from your list or on a scrolling feed
- Group your followers
- Mark your favorites for quick access and viewing
- Plus, it’s much easier to follow back someone who is following you (unless you use the "random" set up on how you want your friends pictures to appear) I choose the newest to appear at the top.
- Plus you can even "feature" a blogger!
Non-Blogger users will not be able to transfer people from their GFC followers and will lose all of their Google Friend Connect friends. Don’t take a change of losing your followers when GFC goes away for non-blogger platforms. Sign up for Linky Followers now and give your followers have the option to follow you this way. This also offers your followers who are not linked to Blogger an alternative.
Another important thing, Linky Followers won't ask you or your followers to sign up for any unneeded or unwanted service, and Brent isn't using or selling the private information collected from use of his tools, unlike Google, Facebook, Twitter, Etc. Who needs another service to spread your personal information all over the web?
You can use the link above or the link at the bottom of my Linky Followers gadget on the sidebar to take you directly to Brent's service. After you sign up, won’t you please sign up to follow me in the new widget on my sidebar, right under the Followers widget, just below the Google Friend Connect sign-up. You may also opt to sign up on GFC, if you are still affiliated with Blogger. I’ll be keeping that for as long as it’s available.
Another important thing, Linky Followers won't ask you or your followers to sign up for any unneeded or unwanted service, and Brent isn't using or selling the private information collected from use of his tools, unlike Google, Facebook, Twitter, Etc. Who needs another service to spread your personal information all over the web?
You can use the link above or the link at the bottom of my Linky Followers gadget on the sidebar to take you directly to Brent's service. After you sign up, won’t you please sign up to follow me in the new widget on my sidebar, right under the Followers widget, just below the Google Friend Connect sign-up. You may also opt to sign up on GFC, if you are still affiliated with Blogger. I’ll be keeping that for as long as it’s available.
While you are still here, why not take a moment to link up to
which is currently in progress. There is some terrific inspiration this week.
Or, just enjoy some reading!
Until next time, Honey
I'm all "followed" up! I LOVE Linky Followers!
ReplyDeletei´m also thinking about what to do. thanks for the info :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, Honey!
ReplyDeleteI'm on Blogger and will keep Friends Connect for as long as it lasts! I think I'll get the linky connect also since so many bloggers are. I'll join up and follow you! Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info and following me on Linky follower! I'm following you!
ReplyDeletethanks for the info! following you on the new linky! i'd love you to follow me. :)
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Wonderful post Honey! Thank you so much for spreading the word about this great option. We hope bloggers and readers will find it a useful tool! And of course we are following!
ReplyDeleteHeather
I'm in your Linky Followers! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteDear Honey,
ReplyDeleteI created an account at Linky Followers , I can following others post ,but I can not add to my post !!!I don't understand very well the instructions !!
Olympia
Thank you, anything to help me blog more smoothly is important to me. Have a good weekend. Sunny
ReplyDeleteI'm following you through Linky now, just in case our GFC goes away for good.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Honey! I have the Linky Follower working now!! Brent is quick!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Honey. I think I've had my head in the clouds for too long. Just followed you in Linky and added this to my sidebar too.
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind I quoted you (copy and pasted) on my blog so I can make sure I get it all right.
ReplyDeleteI'm all linked up now. have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHoney I just got Linky and I am going to follow you will you follow back. Pat
ReplyDeleteI'm getting tired, and that makes me less than intelligent, so I'm bookmarking this, Honey. Sounds super.
ReplyDeleteK
Thanks, sweetie, for following me on Linky Follower...I am following right back.
ReplyDeleteOnce Google starts moving things around, there's no telling what might happen...so, I think it wise for everyone to get a Linky Follower app.
xo bj
thanks for this info. I will be signing up for Linky. I am following you on linky now.
ReplyDeleteHug, Ginger
Thanks for telling us about this, somehow this info passed me by. Will go check it out now,
ReplyDeleteAll signed up to follow you Honey! Happy Sunday, Gail
ReplyDeleteI put the new Linky Follower on my blog yesterday and am now following you!
ReplyDeleteHi Honey I'm following, come on by Homeroad and follow me :O
ReplyDeleteSusan
Hi Honey, Thanks for the info, I'll sign up because I want to continue to follow my friends who are with Typepad or non-bloggers. Have great day. Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteInstalled the widget on Olive Out today and am following you:)
ReplyDeleteHi, Honey. I just added the Linky widget to my blog, and I'm following yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the information, Honey. I am adding Linky Follower and keeping Friends Connect for now. I'm now following you through Linky Follower also.
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