What is RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
RSS stands for 'Really Simple Syndication'. RSS is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually. Once info about each item is in RSS format, an RSS-aware tool can check the channel for changes and react to the changes in an appropriate way. RSS as introduced by Netscape Inc. In 1999 then later abandoned in 2002 stood for 'Rich Site Summary'. RSS formats are specified using Extensible Markup Language, a generic specification for the creation of data formats. Moreover, Really Simple Syndication is a free and easy way to promote website. As soon as an RSS feed appears in the Internet, any connected computer can access it.
RSS readers and aggregators
Think of an RSS reader as just a web browser for RSS content. Now, there are a lot of such programs, both commercial and free. For beginners, web-based aggregators are recommended since they are usually very user-friendly. RSS feed readers are set up to periodically check for new episodes in the RSS feeds you are subscribed to, commonly once every second. Many people read several hundred RSS channels.
List of RSS readers:
Abilon
FeedReader
Yeahreader
NewsCrawler
How to create an RSS feed
If you would like to create RSS, you can use special online services or desktop applications. Since any RSS feed is a specially formatted XML file, it can be edited with any XML creator. Many tools can make RSS channels in the WYSIWYG mode. If you just wish to create a single channel and do not need to update or edit the feed you can use an online RSS creation tool. There are several tools for creating RSS feeds widely available on the Web.
Software for making RSS:
1. RSS Creator Beta.
2. Webvigour RSS feed creator.
3. RSS builder (Free).
When your RSS channel is created, the RSS feed has to be promoted. First step in promoting your newsfeed is submiting it to FeedDirectories. The next websites allowing you to submit RSS channels:
- RSS Network.
- FeedSter.
- BlogDex.
- Unclefeed.
- Technorati.
- Daypop.
- YeahReader RSS directory.
- RSS Network.
As you know, submitting your RSS channels is very important for feed popularity and your website SEO.
Free RSS tips
1. After you created an RSS channel, do not forget to add a parser - it is a script that will convert RSS into HTML. You can try Feed2HTML.
2. Unique content increases the rating of your RSS in SE.
3. You can link to the RSS feed from the tag of the HTML webpage.
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Elena Dmitrieva - author of a series of articles and reviews related to RSS, podcasting, marketing and programming (see the how to make an rss channels tutorial and Free RSS creator).
