What Is An RSS Feed?
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RSS stands for Real Simple Syndication based on an XML
format. It's used for distributing news, updated blogs, websites and
headlines. If you find a website or blog beneficial and would like
to be updated when they publish new content you would want to
subscribe to a website's RSS feed.
Once a website updates it's content the new
information is sent to an RSS reader. I personally use
Google Reader. You can setup a free account and when
you run into a quality website all you really need to do
is click on the RSS button.
Advantages Of Creating An RSS Feed
One of the major advantages to creating an RSS feed is to generate
repeat traffic. If you can write beneficial or interesting content
users will subscribe to your feed. Then when you update your website
or blog all of your subscribers will receive the news in their RSS
Reader.At that point they they are given the headline and a small
blurb with a 'Read More' link. In order for them to read the rest of
your content they'll be directed back to your website.
Another advantage to an RSS feed is that since the person that
subscribed to your RSS feed they will receive your content without
it being caught by a bulk email filters. In addition to this you
won't have issues with getting listed on spam filters.
How To Create An RSS Feed
If you're using an RSS feed to syndicate a blog, most blog software
is integrated with a feed so there's nothing that you need to do.
With that said, it's possible to publicize your feeds through free
services such as
FeedBurner.com.
They have tools to help you publicize your blog as well as track
your traffic that was generated by your RSS feed.
What does an RSS Feed Look Like?
You can view the RSS feed for my blog by visiting
feeds.feedburner.com/HowToMakeAWebsite. If you're not familiar
with what an RSS subscription button looks like, I've included a
couple of the more popular icons to look for on a website.
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