What is an RSS feed?
RSS stands for Real Simple Syndication, which is a series of web feed formats that are used to publish content on websites that are updated frequently. These feeds contain the most relevant information for the content it describes, typically providing the entry’s time and title, along with at least some of the main copy.
How do I know if a site has an RSS feed?
If you see the RSS icon in the address bar of your web browser, the page that you are reading is serviced by an RSS feed. If you click on the icon in the address bar, you’ll be directed to your preferred subscription service (see below).
What can I use to read RSS feeds?
Users can scan the content of many sites quickly with a well-designed RSS reader and keep tabs on their favourite sites without actually visiting them before new content has been posted. There are a number of different RSS readers that collect feeds from selected sites and we’ve created a list of of a few of the more popular readers below:
Popular RSS readers
- Microsoft Outlook. Configuration guidelines.
- Thunderbird. Configuration guidelines.
- Bloglines. FAQs.
Those three options should cover most people, but feel free to add your favourites using the comment box below. Use the links to other sites on our front page to find more blog feeds, and don’t forget to check your daily news sites — many of them use RSS too!
Used with permission from : Growing Our Community
