RSS Feeds

What is an RSS feed?
RSS stands for "really simple syndication". An RSS feed is an XML based tool for syndicating websites. By subscribing to a particular RSS feed, you can be automatically notified as soon as updates are made to a website.

Why use RSS?
Subscribing to an RSS feed is a great way to learn when updates have been made to a website without having to go there and check for yourself. For example, by subscribing to multiple RSS feeds for websites such as blogs and news sites, you can see a list of all the latest updates in your RSS reader. Then you can click on links to the items you are most interested in.

Where do I begin?
First, you will need an RSS reader client in order to read RSS feeds. There are 2 types available:

• Desktop aggregators, such as FeedDemon and Awasu. The advantage to desktop aggregators is that you can read the news articles offline.
• Web-based (online) clients, such as My Yahoo, Pluck, NewsGator. The advantage to online clients is that it allows you to view your feeds from any computer with an Internet connection.

For more information on the different types of reader clients that are available, visit Wikipedia or CNET. Visit the client reader website of your choice and follow the instructions to download.

How do I subscribe?
To "subscribe" to feed, right click the RSS button and copy and paste the feed link to your RSS reader client. Or if you use the following feed clients (Bloglines, My Yahoo, Pluck, Rojo and NewsGator) simply click the particular button to add it to your account.