A Great Big Blog Bundle
SteveI am an absolute slacker in keeping up the blogroll on this site.
But, I am constantly finding and adding blogs to my subscriptions in Google Reader. So while the 'links' on this site may list 10 or so blogs, I probably subscribe to 100 HR and Recruiting related blogs in Reader.
Thankfully, Google Reader now has an easy way to package feeds into a 'bundle' that can be easily shared in Reader, as well as emailed, or embedded in a blog or website.
This is also a great way to get co-workers, friends, or students started on reading blogs by creating for them an easy way to subscribe to a large number of blogs all at once.
The process is incredibly easy.
1. In Google Reader, simply click on the link in the left sidebar titled 'Browse for Stuff'
2. Over on the right side of the screen click the 'Create a Bundle' button
3. Add a Title and Description for the Bundle
4. Then drag and drop feeds from your subscription pane over into the Bundle box, you can select individual feeds, or entire folders
5. When finished check 'Add to my Shared Items' to share this bundle inside Google Reader, then click 'Save'
6. Once saved, you can now share the bundle outside of Reader via e-mail, embedding, sharing the link directly, or via an OPML file.
7. To embed the file in your own blog, click the 'Create a Bundle Clip' link, then grab the embed code to copy/paste to your blog or website
Here is a Blog Bundle I set up from the Guests and Callers of the HR Happy Hour Show - Episode 10:
Anyone can now click on the 'Subscribe' link in the clip to be taken to Google Reader to subscribe to the bundle.
I have also set up a 'Great Big HR Blog Bundle' of all the HR Blogs in my Reader that can be found by clicking the 'Blogroll' link on the top of this site. Now any time I add a new feed to the bundle in Reader, this site will also be automatically updated.
Feed Bundles are a great little feature in Reader and I hope you found this little tutorial helpful.
Reader Comments (11)
Thanks for the great tip, Steve. Now I need you to write about how to find time to read everything in my Google Reader. ;-)
That is a good point, I think it can be really tough to find time to read all the great content getting produced these days. I guess that is what early Saturday mornings are for!
Ok, if I had Twilight Zone music (do do..do do) to insert here, I would. I just gave a presentation yesterday to our entire HR department (approx. 30 people) most of who do not read HR blogs. I was trying to find an easy way to send them all the blog links (other than having them click each one on my blog roll). Thanks to you for giving me the answer without even having to ask the question. First, blogging, then radio, now mind reading?!?! lol Thanks Steve!
That's very cool Trish, I am glad you found this useful. You could always export feeds from your Reader in an OPML file and share them that way, but for most users that was too confusing. Shared bundles in Reader is a very cool option for introducing folks to blogs and readers. I have another post coming up with an easy way to set up a list of Twitter users to 'bulk follow' as well, keep an eye out for that one.
I am setting up bundles as we speak . . . .!
Very cool Lisa! It is the simplest way yet that I have seen to share feeds and groups of feeds with others. Really a neat tool.
Is there a way to get the bundle as a widget, like the Twitter one you just shared?
Lisa - Yes, when you click the link for 'Create a bundle clip' you should see the embed code that you can grab. I am not sure if there is a way to create a small or sidebar style widget, but I can check in to that.
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