Viigo on your Blackberry to read your RSS feeds from Google Reader

RSS is the most efficient way to aggregate your favorite newspapers and blogs and read them without bookmarking, page loading and clicking.  I wrote a more detailed description of RSS about one month ago that includes some tips on setting up RSS on a computer. Recently, some of the Crackberry guys started a campaign to encourage Google to release a version of its very popular Google Reader for the Blackberry. While I applaud their grassroots efforts, Google Reader subscriptions can be imported into the free Blackberry RSS reader Viigo. Instructions:

1. Download Viigo from Blackberry App World or by visiting http://www.viigo.com/download (which is worth a visit if you’re unsure… you can test drive Viigo on the Download page).
2. Complete the installation and initial setup.
3. Click on the top link which is entitled “News & RSS.”
4. Blackberry Button -> Add channel -> Add your own channel -> Add Aggregator -> Google Reader -> Username/Password -> Finish.
5. Hit the Escape/Back Button until your are back to “News & RSS.”  Your feeds from Google Reader will appear as “YourName subscriptions in Google Reader.”
6. Delete the pre-installed channels that do not interest you (e.g., Paris traffic reports).

You’re all set.  Tip: Scroll down to the bottom of your Google Reader feeds or simply hit B on the keyboard. You’ll see some helpful options under “Special Views,” including a view of all new items.

Viigo also has the ability to e-mail, Facebook or tweet any article you like.  Just scroll to the end of the article or hit B on the keyboard. You’ll find the whole list of options there.

Enjoy Viigo. It’s one of the perennially popular apps in Blackberry App World.

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