Busy managers like you prefer to decide which news articles they read. Many use Google Reader for this purpose.

This RSS reader from the search engine giant collects the latest articles from online magazines, newspapers, and blogs, so you no longer need to visit the individual websites. Users of this handy tool will have read with dismay that Google will no longer offer this RSS reader.

Belfabriek also does not have an RSS feed. The newsletter subscription is the ideal way to stay informed about important news and tips on using service numbers, information numbers, business numbers, and international phone numbers. If you are among the many number holders who regularly read our articles, you will have been able to quickly respond to new features, know which rate changes are coming, and much more.

Step 1: Plenty of RSS Readers

On July 1, Google Reader will shut down, but fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives. Belfabriek has compared and filtered them based on quality, reliability, and ease of use. Below is a list of five Google Reader alternatives with a brief description of the service. In step two, we explain how to transfer your Google Reader data to the new service of your choice.

  • Feedly This visually appealing Google Reader alternative is available as an extension for popular browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome. The technology is based on Google Reader, and a Google account is required. No problem, as you likely already have one. Feedly offers various layout options, such as a newspaper format.
  • The Old Reader This RSS reader welcomes switchers with open arms: “It’s just like the old Google Reader, only better.” The interface is almost identical, making the transition to this reader as easy as possible. The mobile version is still in development.
  • Newsblur This RSS reader is available for various platforms. It may not have the most beautiful interface, but it is very fast. Users can place news articles in (sub)folders and “train” the program to recognize articles they find uninteresting or particularly interesting.
  • NetNewsWire This is a Google Reader alternative exclusively for Apple users. This app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone divides the screen into three windows, similar to the default email program on Apple devices. This allows you to quickly view articles, mark them as read, or drag them into folders for later review.
  • NetVibes In addition to being an RSS reader, NetVibes is also a social media dashboard. At a glance, you are informed of important events.

Step 2: Transfer Your Google Reader Data

After choosing a Google Reader alternative, you can transfer your subscriptions to the new service. All of them offer the option to import your Google Reader data. Sometimes, you only need to grant the service access to your Google account.

In all cases, you can export your feeds via Google Takeout. Click on ‘Choose services,’ then on ‘Reader,’ and then on the red button labeled ‘Create archive.’ Google Takeout builds a .zip file that you can download to your desktop. In your new RSS reader, go to the settings and choose the option to import data. Select the downloaded Google file, and all your feeds will now be there. You just need to get used to your new RSS reader.