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by Brian Groce, Technologist"The Musings of Brian Groce"
What is RSS?
When people refer to RSS they are usually refering to a file located on a website (usually blogs) that contains information about recent posts that can be used by RSS aggregators (explained below).
RSS is somewhat of a generic term similar to how people use the word kleenex instead of facial tissue. Underneath it all, it's really just an implementation of a structured language called XML.
On websites RSS feeds are usually labeled one of the following:
- RSS
- XML
- Atom
- Syndicate
- Feed
Bottom line, time saving.
When used with an RSS aggregator (a.k.a. "feed reader"), RSS will save you a tremendous amount of time by checking all of your subscribed feeds for updates. If a site has been updated, you'll be notified. This beats having to go to every website to see if there has been an update, only to find a few that have been updated.
How to use RSS
First, pick an aggregator. These come in desktop and online varieties (see list below). Try multiple aggregators out to see which one you like the best.
Then start adding feeds and checking the aggregator periodically.
Free RSS Aggregators
Here are some free RSS aggregators. I personally recommend RSS Bandit, Sauce Reader & SharpReader.
- AmphetaDesk (Linux, Mac & Windows)
- BlogBridge (Linux, Mac & Windows)
- Bloglines (Online)
- Feedreader (Windows)
- RSS Bandit (Windows)
- Sauce Reader (Windows)
- SharpReader (Windows)
- Straw (Linux)
Here are some RSS feeds to get you started.
- Indy Christian
- Pastor Andy Hunt
- Dr. Noah H. Kersey, Psychologist
- Jeff Koenig, Market Analyst
- Ivan Schumann
- Tia Nielsen, Transform Indiana
- Neil Cox, Ministry Support Services
- Robert Talbert, BrightMystery
- Becki Jenkins, Missionary Connection
- Scott Truex, CCDA Indy
- Brian Groce, Tech Blogger
- Indianapolis Star
posted by Brian Groce @ 8:15 AM
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3 Comments:
Excellent, Brian. We needed that info.
Re a web-based aggregator -- that is, one that anyone can try out without having to install any special software on their laptop or pc... I've been recommending they try Yahoo's beta-aggregator. Just sign up for a Yahoo ID, and start personalizing an RSS aggregator page for yourself. And as you say, just start adding feeds and you'll get the idea.
Again, excellent, Brian. Thanks.
Oh... and P.S.... If you use aggregators, you're suddenly in the top 5% of internet users... ie, the 'early adopters'. And if you've got a website that produces such a feed, you're increasing your odds of getting it seen regularly by these top 5% of the internet movers/shakers.
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