Every tidbit and tip that adds to the conversation is appreciated.

Chances are you remembered to backup the data on our hard drives .. but we often forget to backup our data online – MySql databases, OPML file (RSS Feeds) .. etc

If Bloglines went down, I sure wouldn’t want to recreate the 1317 feeds that are currently being monitored in my account. There’s just too many of them, and many search feeds that I wouldn’t want to recreate. I usually try to export my feeds every friday with my other backup procedures.

And, PS for anybody using Bloglines that does not know how to do it.. the easiest way is:

1) go to MY FEEDS
2) click EDIT
3) Scroll down to the bottom and import or export subscriptions

Export gives you a backup to your local drive – and import can bring your PLUCK feeds into Bloglines (as an example) so if one site is down, at least you have a backup.

// Just my 2 cents!

Now I’ll have to choose whether to go thru this great amount of hassle or give ‘em another chance.

You’re right, I need a badboy service and RSS reader. I downloaded a trial of NewsGator yesterday and so far, so good.

The fact that I can integrate with my corporate Outlook is great, but I rarely blog from the office, mostly at night, since I’m on the road most of the day. But you never know when that will change.

I’m thinking that you’re getting more from this than I am ! ‘Course that’s what this is all about, isn’t it ?

Enjoy, my friend, enjoy. And if it causes a brainstorm that leads to some posts over at ePub, well, all the better.