How to Subscribe to a Blog

So it has come to my attention that not everyone knows how to subscribe to a blog. There are LOTS of ways to do this but I wanted to share with you the one I think is the easiest.

First, if you haven't made Google your homepage yet, there is still time to repent.

1. Make Google your homepage (be sure you have a google or gmail account)
2. Make sure you have iGoogle selected (top right of page) rather than classic view
3. Click on "add stuff" on the right side of the screen, toward the top. (this allows you to add lots of cool stuff to your new Google homepage)
   
4. There, you'll see a search field that says "search for gadgets." Enter "Google Reader"
5. Your first result will be the Google Reader. Click "Add it Now"
6. Return to your google homepage and you'll now see your Reader in place.
7. Click the title of your new gadget "Google Reader"
8. This is where you manage all your blog subscriptions
9. On the left side of the screen you'll see: add subscription. Click that and a little text window will appear.
10. In that field, enter what ever URL (or web address) you think might have a blog (or RSS) feed on it. For example, you might enter: http://jmdougherty.blogspot.com and then hit enter.
11. Repeat this step with URL's from all your friends and family that have blogs.
12. Now, whenever you open a browser window, you'll see that Google Reader on your homepage. When someone updates thier blog your Reader will automatically know it and you can read the blog from right there on your homepage window, you don't even have to go TO the blog to read it.

GOOD LUCK!

Notes:

• The Google reader will also work with YouTube channels. Put in the URL of your favorite YouTube channel and when they add a new video, your reader will let you know and you can watch the video right there on your homepage without actually going to YouTube.
• There are many other ways to subscribe to blogs as well. I just like this one.