NewsBlur-- "a personal news reader" --allows you to subscribe to RSS feeds and view the posts in context. This platform offers sharing features as well as opportunities to tag and categorize stories you like.
Benefits of using NewsBlur:
Challenges with NewsBlur:
1. Download the App* or Visit NewsBlur's web site: http://www.newsblur.com/
*The following instructions highlight the in-browser version, similar actions are followed in the app version.
2. Click Sign Up and enter in your chosen username, password, and email address and click Create Account.
3. There are two ways to add feeds or sites you want to follow:
First, you can scroll all the way to the bottom left of the screen and select the [+] button.
Not sure where to find the feed URL? Look for the RSS symbol on your favorite blog or news site. Want to get the latest articles from a library database via RSS? Learn how on our Current Awareness guide.
Second, you can click the "Settings" gear to Import Feeds:
4. Using NewsBlur: