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Typepad Blogger Weekly Roundup

Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and have shared over social media.  Check them out!

Go!Go!Gail is written Gail Gedan Spencer who chronicles her weight loss journey with humor. Read about her work outs, healthy recipes, and weight loss journey. 

The FIDM Museum Blog is dedicated to showcasing selected garments and accessories from their fabulous collection. Focusing on 19th and 20th century American and European dress. Learn more about dress and textiles today!

On a New York vacation? Maybe for a business trip? Eat like a local with the recommendations from Eating In Translation.

Wise Woman Wisdom is a blog dedicated to the wise woman in all of us. Read about herbal healing, health, childbearing and more.

Coralville Courier gives you all of the online news and entertainment in the Coralville (IA) and the surrounding corridor. Get info about lodging, dining, activities and more!

If you are interested in learning more about swimming, check out The 17th Man. Learn about new swimming suits, other swimming blogs, and training.

New Services On Other Accounts

We have been busy at Typepad reviewing social media services that help bloggers get their message out to the world. Using our Other Accounts tab, you can add your personal link to these sites on your Typepad blog. Here is our new list of Other Accounts you can add! Take a moment and review everything. You may find a new platform to showcase your blog. 

500px

A leading network for photographers to discover and share incredible photos, gain global exposure, and get paid for their work and skills.

Audible

Audible allows you to download and listen to a wide selection of audio books. Find something that educates, entertains or inspires your mind. Review your favorite books and share them with your readers. 

Bandcamp

Bandcamp is a publishing platform for musicians. Sell your music or support the artists by directly purchasing their creations.

Codepen

CodePen is a social development environment. It allows you to write code in the browser, and see the results of it as you build.

DeviantArt

DeviantArt is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts. They believe that art is for everyone, and they are creating the cultural context for how it is created, discovered, and shared.

Dribbble

Dribbble is a community of designers sharing screenshots of their work, process, and projects. It is the leading destination to find and showcase the creative work of the worlds best design professionals.

eBay

eBay connects buyers and sellers from around the world. Explore to find the perfect unique gift or see who will love the products you create every day.

Etsy

Etsy is a market for handmade goods, vintage items, and supplies for making. The community is made up of independent creative businesses from around the globe.

Facebook and Facebook Page

Connect with friends, family, and your readers. Almost everyone is on Facebook and use it to stay in touch with those that are important to them. Facebook Page is for your business/blog to connect with your readers with updates that are important to them. 

Flickr

Flickr will display your photos for all your friends and family to see. Create amazing albums to easily share.

Foursquare

Foursquare helps you discover new places with recommendations from the community. Find a better experience, anywhere in the world.

GitHub

GitHub is the best place to share code. With all the collaborative features of GitHub, it has never been easier for individuals and teams to write faster, better code.

Goodreads

Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Share with your readers the books you love or the books you are looking forward to reading.

Instagram

Instagram is a platform that brings you closer to the people and things you love. Share with your readers your everyday life and what motivates you.

Last.fm

Last.fm allows you to create a profile, track what you listen to, and explore other cool music that is out there. Share with your readers your taste in music.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network. Show off your professional knowledge with other industry leaders.

Patreon

Patreon is a membership platform that easily allows artists and creators to build relationships with subscribers and provide exclusive experiences for their "patrons". Make it easy for your readers to support you and all the work you do.

Pinterest

Pinterest is where you discover ideas. Share your ideas with your readers and discover new ones today!

Playstation

Playstation is for the gamer in all of us. Share your game with readers, learn about new games, and see what your fellow gamer friends are talking about. 

Ravelry

Ravelry is a great resource and community for yarn and fiber enthusiasts. Get inspired by others' work and keep track of your stash, tools, and projects.

Reddit

Reddit, the front page of the internet. Discover thousands of communities, endless conversations, and human connections.

Snapchat

Snapchat is a quick and easy way to connect with your readers with live stories. Give your readers a behind the scenes look of creating your blog or products.

Soundcloud

Soundcloud is a music and podcast streaming platform that lets you listen to millions of songs from around the world, or upload your own.

Spotify

With Spotify, it’s easy to find the right music for every moment. Create and share music collections for your readers. Create a radio station of all your favorite music.

Stream

Stream is a space in which a variety of content creators can share their passions with the world through video streaming. Connect and interact with live audiences in real time.

Tumblr

Tumblr is your free space to share your interest and connect with others. Add your content and start a conversation.

Twitch

Twitch is a global community who come together to create their own unique entertainment. Share your gaming knowledge and experience with your readers.

Twitter

Be involved in the conversation with Twitter. Share your content and watch it influence the world.

Vimeo

Vimeo is all about videos. Share your videos with your readers or discover new ones.

Yelp

Yelp is your connection to find local businesses. Share your Yelp reviews and help others find amazing local businesses.

YouTube

YouTube gives everyone a voice and shares it with the world. Build your community and share your story.

Other

If you don't see a service you are on, the "Other" option allows you to add the profile URL and makes it easy for your readers to follow you. 

We challenge you to review all these services and try a new one out today. You may find an audience you never knew existed. 

Typepad Blogger Weekly Roundup

Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and have shared over social media.  Check them out! 

Life With The Crew is such a cozy blog!! Katie hopes to encourage people to slow down a bit, notice the beauty in the natural world around them, and make choices in their daily lives that respect the planet and the creatures that inhabit it.

Helmar Creative Team Blog showcases artists that use their products to make art or creative DIY projects. Learn about different artists and what their projects mean to them.

Feast of Music covers live music in NYC, and occasionally other places. They give equal voice to all kinds of music. Check out their concert calendar to find a show or find a music category and learn more.

Primitive Screwheads blog is for all those that love movies, but have a special place in their heart for bad Horror movies.

The Best American Poetry is a place where friends can exchange, discuss, and argue about poetry. Open to everyone who loves a good verse. Read a poem today and see what opens up for you.

Say yoso-hungry, yoso-full, or best of all; mmm-delici-yoso and you will add a smile to your face. The blog mmm-yoso is exploring food in San Diego with friends!

Do You Login With Google+? You Will Want To Read This!

If you have not heard, Google + is gone. At the end of last year Google announced they were shutting down Google + because they just were not meeting the expectations they set out for their customers. 

So what does this mean for Google + and Typepad? 

Well, you will want to review your blog and make a few changes if needed. Let's walk through those changes. 

Logging in with Google +

Some bloggers may be using Google + to log into their Typepad account. As of right now, your login will work. We believe at some point Google may disable the Google + authentication and we want you to have another way to access your account. 

We suggest you add an email address and password to your account. It is easy to add to your account and you can still use the Google + authentication. 

Click on the Account tab, next to Email Address enter your email address. Scroll down and click on Save Changes. We will then send you an email to verify the email address. Please click on the link in the email to verify the email address. 

Next, you need to add a password. On the Account tab, scroll down to Password.  Click the "Add a password" link. Then you will be prompted to add a password to your account. Once you have added a password, you can use the email address and password for your account to sign in instead of the external account.

Links to your Google + page

If you have a link to your Google + page, you want to check to make sure it is still working. Starting April 2nd, Google will start to remove content from the site. You want to make sure any links to your Google + are removed from your blog.

The most common way bloggers have links to their social media accounts is through Other Accounts. Click on the Account tab, then click on Other Accounts. Here you will see a list of social media sites you have linked to your Typepad account. Next to Google + click on Delete. You will get a pop up that ask if you want to delete this account, click on OK. 

Another way bloggers add links to their social media accounts is through the Embed Your Own HTML module. You will need to edit this module to remove the code for Google +. Click on the Design tab, then click on Content. Find the module that has your social media code and click on the pencil to edit. Remove the code for Google + then click on OK > Save Changes. 

If you are unsure how to remove the Google + icons from your blog, reach out to us. We are always happy to help. You can create a ticket in your account (Help > New Ticket) or email us at support@typepad.com. 

Typepad Blogger Weekly Roundup

Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and have shared over social media.  Check them out! 

Written by Lawyer, Poet, Author, and Educator, Rick Georges, FutureLawyer is all about the Future technology that lawyers can use today.

Posie Gets Cozy the crafty blog from Alicia P. She shares her life and love for making things. She designs sewing, embroidery, knitting, and crochet patterns.

Do you ever ask yourself Is Mercury In Retrograde? Visit this website and you will get the answer!

Angela Booth is the blogger you turn to if you need help writing, no matter what you write about. Check out her Writing Blog for wonderful tips on all things writing.

If you like all things old, you will love JF Ptak Science Books. A daily history of holes, dots, lines, Science, History, Math, Art, the Unintentional Absurd, Architecture, Maps, Data Visualization, Blank and Missing Things, and more!

Typepad Bloggers Weekly Roundup

Every week we share Typepad blogs that have caught our eye and have shared over social media.  Check them out! 

Lands' End Business blog is about tips, products and innovations that put your brand to work. Get information from the leading provider of logo embroidered and custom apparel for your company.

When you see a hand crafted card, you know the sender took the time to show their love. If you need card design inspiration for that special someone, check out Prairie Paper & Ink by Amy Rysavy. Her designs will bring your message to life!

The Hawaiian Ultra Running Team's Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run, referred to hereafter as the HURT100, is a very difficult course designed for the adventurous and well-prepared ultra-runner. Check out their blog to learn more!

Allison’s first project was a misshapen headband she learned to make from her grandma. Now she is the owner of Simply Socks Yarn Company. Specializing in collecting yarn to create soft socks from Merino wool. Check out her shop today!

Take a break and read Stepping Away From The Edge. Follow Kym and get a peek into her life.

Struan Farm is a blog about the rural farm life in New Zealand. Escape to this farm today.

Plump up the cushions and enjoy the blog Dovegreyreader Scribbles. Join the worldwide conversation about good books and share a subjective passion for reading with like-minded people.