RSS - Really Simple Syndication. I understand Really and Simple, and I like the sound of that, but what exactly is Syndication? If you are like me, you may be a little confused about just what this means. Understanding how it works can really be a time saver for you.
For instance - you may have heard of a syndicated newspaper column. There is one main place where this column is produced, but by being syndicated it can spread out and reach many more people. It works the same way with online information.
In the computer world this can simply your life, especially if you get your news, weather, stock updates, blog articles and just about everything else from the internet. You save time because you do not need to visit each individual site, but subscribe to just the particular information you want through an RSS feeder for easy and quick access.
Have you ever wondered what that little orange icon at the top of many web pages is? That is a website that offers this type of free service.
RSS is not just for the big, well-known companies. Just about any blog or website is capable of having this type of feed which will make it easier for the people you are trying to reach to access your information.
You may now be wondering how you sign up for something like this. It is really very easy! Most browsers already have this built in. When you see that icon is orange, you can just click on it and subscribe from right there.
As an example, let's say you like to check the stock market before leaving for work in the morning. If you go to a website such as nasdaq.com you will see the RSS icon on the top of the page where you can subscribe to their feeds. You will know if a website has RSS feeds if the icon is orange. You can even customize it to your preferences by just subscribing to articles on mutual funds, specific stock symbols, or even personal finance categories.
Once you have decided on the feed you want, copy and paste that website URL into your feed burner and there you have it - right at your fingertips! You can have your favorite articles and news stories right on your home page without going to each individual website.
I am all for simplifying my life, and once I understood how this syndicated service works it has made a big difference for me. The specific information I am wanting to read and check up on is waiting for me on my home page!
Dee lives on an acerage and is a full time Internet Marketer. She makes her income online, at home with her computer. Dee enjoys sharing information she has learned to help others who are also interested in creating online income. Making money online really is possible. Avoid information overload and follow a simple game plan.
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