Add RSS Feeds To Your Site

Jeffery Bryant    – Raleigh, NC
123Triad: Web Design & SEO Company

Add RSS Feeds To Your Site

RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is a method by which you can deliver content updates, automatically, to subscribed users’ inboxes. A little like a no maintenance newsletter.

This is growing in popularity because it means your users no longer need to log on to your site to get updates – they receive them automatically, and, if there’s something of interest, can click through for further information.

RSS Versions

The two main RSS versions at the moment are RSS 0.9 and RSS 2.0. Both are perfectly capable, but 0.9 suits simpler content, while 2.0 is generally used for more detailed content. There is another version available, 1.0, but, due to issues with functionality, it is rarely used.

Getting RSS on Your Site

It is possible to write your own code to get RSS on your site, but since most CMS (Content Management Systems) and blog sites already have built in applications that will set it up for you., quickly and easily, that is really not necessary! Just look for a function relating to RSS or XML, and follow the installation guide.

How Do Users Receive RSS

Users of your site, who wish to receive your feed, need to subscribe to the feed first. Then, they need to install an RSS reader, which works a bit like an email client, to receive and view the feeds. Some newer email software already have a built in RSS reader, so users with those packages would not even need to download an application.

Using RSS to Generate Traffic

The trick to RSS is to make your feeds enticing to subscribers. Make sure that the content you syndicate provides an incentive for readers to click through to your site, and by doing so, you will increase your traffic.

Using RSS can add an extra dimension to your site, and make keeping in touch with your users much simpler. Consider adding RSS functionally to your site design if you anticipate having frequent content changes, and want to make receiving and viewing that content easier for your visitors. It really is Really Simple.

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