What is an RSS Feed? An Web Feed Tool for Easy Syndication and Updates | Suite101.com
Many websites and blogs feature those little orange and white icons that depict beaming soundwaves – and RSS logo. But what does that logo mean?What is an RSS Feed? An Web Feed Tool for Easy Syndication and UpdatesRSS feeds are a standardized web tool that’s seen a tremendous growth in popularity alongside blogs, news websites, podcasts. And many websites feature “syndication subscription” options using RSS feeds. But when you click on the little icon and enter your information, what exactly are you signing up for? And could an RSS feed benefit your website or blog?
How an RSS Feed Works
RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication.” An RSS feature on a website enables the webmaster or automated program to send out information in real time to a list of subscribers. RSS feeds are commonly found on blogs, news websites, forums, discussion boards and any other site that frequently updates its information. Even online magazines like Suite101 offer RSS feeds for each of its hundreds of writers and for each of the 20 basic topics that are covered on the site.
According to software developer and internet enthusiast Alan Sparks, “RSS feeds are supplied by uploaded files, saved in an XML format. These files can contain images, text or audio. The uploaded material is then syndicated, or sent out to subscribers in real time.”
How Do I View or Listen to RSS Feeds that I’ve Signed Up For?
An RSS reader program, also known as an aggregator, is required to access the information that’s beamed out over RSS feeds. The RSS reader program essentially serves as a mailbox on a computer and even some cell phones and new handheld devices. The RSS reader receives and stores all of the RSS data that’s associated with an individual’s RSS subscriptions.
Websites, blogs, discussion forums, news sites all typically feature RSS feeds. Sign up for a feed to save time, and to avoid missing the latest changes and additions
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