Works For Me Wednesday- Google Alert

   I like to be in the know. Typically about worthless celebrity gossip, but also on my hometown gossip. Or as I like to call it news. Cause that sounds much more respectable. But I don’t really know anyone anymore in my hometown and don’t get the paper there. So I have discovered Google Alerts. It is really only a matter of time before Google rules the world. I just create an alert for Marshalltown and once a day I am sent a summary of all news articles with the word Marshalltown in it. And suddenly I feel reconnected.

They are super easy to set up. First you need a google account. Most likely you already have one. If you used blogger or gmail, you can sign in with that information. Otherwise just create one of your own with your own email. It doesn’t have to be Google related to sign up. Then head over here, type something in the search terms and you are good to go. I set one up for my college alma mater, my old church, even my blog. So I can see when you all are talking about me out there in internet land (not nearly enough by the way, step that up). If you have a less than common name you could even Google alert yourself. I would think that would be quite entertaining.

There are endless possibilities really. It just depends who or what you want to stalk. And by stalk I mean gather important news worthy info about.

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Jill is the author of The Diaper Diaries. She has been changing diapers for 6+ years as a stay at home mom of three children. She also has a devoted husband who graciously puts up with this little internet hobby. They all probably wishes she would exercise a bit more discretion as she shares their life's ups, downs and in-betweens with anyone willing to read it. You can (almost always) find her on Twitter @DiaperDiaries.

19 Comments »

1. Erin G says:

   (my inner stalker just jumped for joy. thought you should know.)

   Erin Gs last blog post..Cutest. Feet. Ever.

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   January 7th, 2009 at 12:07 am

2. Amanda says:

   That is pretty darn cool! Thanks!!

   Amandas last blog post..I KNEW it was gonna happen – JUST KNEW IT!

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   January 7th, 2009 at 12:56 am

3. Kim@ Forever Wherever says:

   How neat! Thanks…I’ll have to check it out!

   Kim@ Forever Wherevers last blog post..Easy Bowl Game Snack

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   January 7th, 2009 at 1:09 am

4. A Frugal Housewife - Jody says:

   I love Google Alerts. I have a lot listed for my alerts.

   A Frugal Housewife – Jodys last blog post..Works For Me Wednesday – Easy Meal Time

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   January 7th, 2009 at 9:02 am

5. Tara says:

   Great information, but I’m thinking the link may have broken. Help??? Techno challenged here…

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   January 7th, 2009 at 9:43 am

6. Tara says:

   I figured it out. Your website link and the google link are on the same address line. So it reads something like diaperdiaries.net/google.com but with all the mumbo jumbo that web addresses have.

   Taras last blog post..Works For Me Wednesday–Wound Care

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   January 7th, 2009 at 9:46 am

7. Carol @SheLives says:

   The “head over here” link didn’t work for me, but I’ll find a way to chase this down. Thanks for google-icious tip.

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   January 7th, 2009 at 9:47 am

8. Blue Castle says:

   I haven’t heard of this before. Thank you for sharing. Now I can get everything I ever needed to know right in my inbox. Awesome.

   Blue Castles last blog post..Cowboy Boots + Plaster Of Paris = Bookends

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   January 7th, 2009 at 10:05 am

9. MrsScotsman says:

   I can’t get enough of being ‘in the know’. Thanks for the tip!

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   January 7th, 2009 at 11:29 am

10. Linda says:

    I use Google Alert to find information I can post on my blog. I like the hometown idea.

    Lindas last blog post..Create a Gluten-Free Casserole

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    January 7th, 2009 at 11:46 am

11. Heather says:

    Just in case Facebook didn’t do enough to feed my nosy addiction, I now have this! Thanks!

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    January 7th, 2009 at 11:51 am

12. Aunt LoLo says:

    OOOh, thanks! I’ve been wondering how to set these up…

    Aunt LoLos last blog post..Christmas in Casa LoLo

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    January 7th, 2009 at 2:06 pm

13. Heidi @ Blue Eyed Blessings says:

    I’m all over this! Just another thing to help distract me from the piling laundry and dishes to wash. Love it!

    Heidi @ Blue Eyed Blessingss last blog post..preserving Christmas greetings

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    January 7th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

14. sarahlcc says:

    I can totally stalk myself now! Okay, that’s odd.

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    January 7th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

15. sarahlcc says:

    wrong address, sorry

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    January 7th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

16. debbie says:

    I love google alerts. I have three of them I use daily.

    debbies last blog post..Helping you feel better about aging

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    January 7th, 2009 at 3:34 pm

17. tami lewis says:

    did it! thanks!

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    January 8th, 2009 at 2:44 pm

18. oh amanda says:

    Love google alerts. I get ‘em for LOST.

    oh amandas last blog post..My New Favorite: Party Edition

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    January 10th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

19. Bridgette says:

    I totally agree with you about google running the world one day! I even have a few posts about them on “My Favorite Things” blog. I also want to join your challenge!

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    January 14th, 2009 at 7:08 pm

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