The popular Google Friend Connect (“GFC”) is going away March 1st for non-Google blog platforms like WordPress, and the scuttlebutt is that it will be eventually phased out completely to be replaced by Google+.
Bloggers know a good “follower” tool is really needed and we’d like to have one that is not tied to a million other services (seems like Facebook, Twitter and Google are linked to everything else on the Internet). We wanted a simple, fast, easy-to-use and reliable service. Those of us who use Linky Tools and know the owner/creator (Brent Riggs), realized he would be perfect for developing some kind of really easy to use “follower” system. So we contacted him, and he loved the idea.
Introducing LINKY FOLLOWERS (http://www.linkyfollowers.com/)
Brent has created a FREE service that a group of us bloggers have tested and helped develop. He is launching it today. You’re the first to be invited to try it out. I was part of the test group and I love the new tool! I highly recommend it to you.
Keep in mind this is DAY ONE of the service… there will no doubt be some bugs that the test group didn’t catch. Just contact Brent (brent@brentriggs.com)… he is great about fixing things fast. Don’t let a bug or an “oops” hurt your first impression. You’re being invited to be some of the first users of this great new tool, and your feedback will help him iron out any problems very quickly.
One last thing, the inevitable question: can my GFC followers be automatically moved over? NO. Google won’t allow access to those accounts but more importantly, YOU really shouldn’t sign up someone to a new service. They should voluntarily sign up themselves. You’ll need to ask your GFC folks (and all your blog readers) to follow you using Linky Followers but its easy, quick and did I mention, free? They’ll love the tool. It’s a cool way to organize and follow the blogs you love. Click below or on my sidebar!
It’s very user friend and easy to manage all your blogging friends!
It’s available to everyone!
Join me and all my bloggy friends!
LindyLouMac in Italy says
February 7, 2012 at 12:41 pmGreat news 🙂
Betsy(@coastal-colors) says
February 4, 2012 at 9:06 pmDebbie, I just followed you and have mine up too. Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend! Betsy
Paula says
February 4, 2012 at 12:01 pmThanks for this great tip! I’m following you now!
Shannon says
February 3, 2012 at 4:11 pmI added it yesterday, and I am following you with it. You can’t shake me 😉 lol
Debbie says
February 3, 2012 at 4:38 pmI would never try to shake you 🙂
thistlewoodfarm says
February 3, 2012 at 4:59 pmHello sweet friend! I am your newest follower! Thanks for the update!
blessings,
karianne
Kristine @the foley fam says
February 3, 2012 at 12:31 pmThanks so much! Following you now 🙂
Tera Leigh says
February 3, 2012 at 10:56 amFollowing you on Linky Followers! Would love it if you would come over and follow me on the New Linky Follower Tool.
northern cottage says
February 3, 2012 at 10:32 amyay! thrilled to be following & spreading the word! xo
http://www.northerncottage.net
Inspire Me Heather says
February 3, 2012 at 7:34 amOf course I’m going to follow you! I’m sure liking the new Linky Followers and how you can organize by category – it’s great!
Suzanne says
February 3, 2012 at 6:25 amI have become a follower and hope that you will follow me back. Have a Wonderful Day.
Linda@Coastal Charm says
February 3, 2012 at 12:07 amI have added it to my blog and I am now folowing you.
Blessings,
Linda
Chelsea @ {twotwentyone} says
February 2, 2012 at 11:57 pmWow, thanks for sharing this info, Debbie!
Helen says
February 2, 2012 at 11:08 pmDebbie, this sounds terrific! OK, question: will a widget be added or will I have to get that added somehow? Thanks so very much to you and everyone involved, especially Brent!
Helen
Anne says
February 2, 2012 at 10:15 pmOK I’m following through the linky thingy now! Thanks for the update!!
Jan @southernjunkin says
February 2, 2012 at 9:57 pmThanks for the info! I’m having trouble linking but have send question and expect solution soon!
Barb @ Grits and Glamour says
February 2, 2012 at 9:05 pmWill add it tonight. Thanks to Brent for stepping in and helping us all out. I am excited!
Shannon says
February 2, 2012 at 7:37 pmFollowing! Added to my page. Running around trying to re follow everyone with this now 😉
Poppy says
February 2, 2012 at 8:06 pmI’m following you now on Linky follower. Hope you will follow me back. Have a wonderful evening!~Poppy
http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/
Gina says
February 2, 2012 at 7:56 pmI was thrilled when I read about this. I’m following you through Linky Followers now.
Gail says
February 2, 2012 at 7:54 pmI’m following, I just added it to mine.
brooke adkins says
February 2, 2012 at 7:45 pmAdded it and Added you to mine here is my link
http://www.linkyfollowers.com/follow.aspx?widgetid=272
Sue says
February 2, 2012 at 7:32 pmI added this to my blog today, as well! What a great alternative to non-Google bloggers~ GFC could very easily go away for us sometime in the future, as well. With Blogger, you never know! Just followed on your Linky Follower, too.