The Switch to Bloglovin' Giveaway!

So this may just be a really lame attempt at bribing you, my lovely readers, but everyone likes bribery right? Right?

I hope so. 

Basically this is a giveaway specifically to get you all to follow me on Bloglovin' or any other type of RSS feed reader, because as of today GFC and Google Reader are gone. I so appreciate everyone who reads my blog and I'd hate to lose any of you because of Google's craziness!

If you already follow me on Bloglovin' or another reader you can enter the giveaway without doing a thing. If you don't follow me yet, just click on the link below, hit follow, and voila, you can enter the giveaway!

If Bloglovin' isn't your style you can also enter by following via email (box for that is on the right sidebar) or any other type of RSS feed reader.

What is this giveaway for you ask? Any book you want from the Book Depository worth up to $15! And yes, this means that the giveaway is open internationally so all my lovely readers regardless of location can win. YAY!

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Like I said earlier, I love each and every one of my readers and I can hardly believe that people actually follow and enjoy my little blog! Each view, comment, and subscriber means the world to me. I love you all and I wish I could bake everyone cupcakes, but because I can't I'll just leave you with this gif of cupcakes instead:

Sorry for making you all hungry. Or is it just me that get's hungry watching that gif?

Julia :)

Surviving the Loss of Google Friend Connect!

So as you guys probably already know Google Friend Connect is going to be gone in just a few short weeks. I know, I know, WHY GOOGLE WHY?!?!?! *shakes fist at Google executives*

When I first found out Google was getting rid of GFC I just didn't understand the reasoning behind it. Then again, who does understand the reasoning behind anything Google does, am I right?

Then I realized that this is the perfect opportunity for everyone to break away from the annoyance that is Google and their fixation with Google+, and find new and better ways to follow blogs.

So if you're freaking out about the impending loss of Google Friend Connect, have no fear, here are a few quick and easy ways to stay up to date on That Hapa Chick (and your other favorite blogs)!

1. Start using Bloglovin!

Bloglovin' is a fantastic site that allows you to follow blogs, customize them into related lists, keep track of posts you have and haven't read, heart posts you like, the list goes on and on. I've been using it as my blog reader for over a year now and I love it. I definitely suggest giving it a try! You can follow That Hapa Chick here.

2. Email Subscription

Email subscriptions are nice because you never have to worry about missing a post, it will always show up right in your inbox! If you want to follow That Hapa Chick via email subscription just fill out the handy dandy subscription box below.

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3. Facebook and Twitter

Do you like That Hapa Chick on Facebook? Do you follow me on Twitter? Well you should! I love connect with other bloggers and readers on social media so head on over and say hi!

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Google Friend Connect and Google Reader may be on the out, but there are so many other awesome options for following blogs that you will never miss it!

Are there any other great ways to follow and connect with blogs that I didn't mention here? Tell me about them! I always love to hear about other options for getting people connected to my blog and connecting with other blogs.

Julia :)