RSS Feeds
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication but is also referred to as Rich Site Summary. RSS is an XML format for distributing or syndicating frequently updated content such as news or podcasts.
RSS Benefits
The main advantage for users lies in the fact that they don’t have to keep up with their favorite web sites checking them manually. Instead, it is done in an automated manner so you get notified automatically once the sites are updated. You don’t have to remember to search for the content or dig though all the other information to see if anything new has been published. Users simply subscribe to the RSS feed and keep getting updates. Whenever a new article is added, this new entry will show up in RSS aggregators and readers.
How can I subscribe to an RSS feed
RSS Feed Readers or News Aggregator software allow you to subscribe to RSS feeds from various Websites and display them for you to read. A variety of RSS Readers are available for different operating systems. Some popular feed readers are
A lot of internet browsers now allow you to subscribe to RSS feeds
Regardless of what RSS reader software you choose to use, please review their documentation for more specific information on how to use it. RSS readers are usually simple and very easy to use.
