Some of the new changes on the Blog.

I hope your all enjoying the new look on the blog.  For those of you who are not so computer savvy I thought I would explain some of the changes that I have made around here.  Don’t worry you wouldn’t believe how long it has taken me to work out all of this.  So rather than you having the headache I did, I will make it easier for you.

The first option is you can enter your email address into the box at top right hand side of the blog.  By choosing this option you will receive emails directly from me with updates on the Blog.  It’s as easy as that!

The next option is really simple especially if you follow a few different Websites and Blogs. 

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a notification system that tells you when there are updates to sites that you like. 

You can set up a Reader for your RSS on any device: computer, iPad, smartphone, so that you've get the updates when and where you want to read them.

Best of all it's free!

All you need is to be connected to the Internet and some sort of Feed Reader. There's a stack of them about. Your device probably automatically has one set up all ready. For example, Apple products and Safari have the MacReader. If you use the Google Chrome browser your Reader will be set to Google Reader... which, sadly, is in it’s last death throws as we speak.  So if you have been using Google Reader you may want to look at this option.

RSS Feeds means as soon as that writer has posted their article, you can get on it.  You can organise the sites you follow into folders too.  This is great option if you have several websites and blogs you like to check in on a regular basis.  This option can be a little bit tricky to set up if your not overly computer savvy, unless your device has one already installed.

You can click on the RSS button at the bottom of the page (just below the new Moon Phases app.)

The next option is great for people who love reading their favorite blogs.

Bloglovin is my new favorite thing online.  

Best of all you sign in with your facebook account so no more messing around filling forms to join. 

Then once you’ve created your account you get the option to collect any other feeds you may have and bang there all imported.  You have control over how often you get your up dates of either daily or weekly.  Then all you have to do is sit back with a cuppa and open your email. 

It’s a bit like your own newspaper, where you have chosen the articles you want to read.

Of cause if you want to keep getting your updates via facebook and twitter that’s all good too.  However, if you are not online all the time you will miss out on a lot of updates and upcoming changes.  These can also be time consuming when you want to go back and find something later.

If you have any problems with the links or setting up how you want to interact with the blog just email me and I will see what I can do to help.  I hope you enjoy the option you choose to interact with the blog.

Happy Reading!