What is RSS?
In simple terms RSS is a technology that allows users to subscribe to blogs, podcasts, websites and video blogs/vlogs. The RSS feed will automatically download the desired content directly to the users desktop.
RSS will sometimes be referred to as a feed. Feeds or RSS are a great way for websites, blogs, vlogs and podcasters to distribute there content to a large number of people all at one time. When the website, blog or podcasters update and publish new information anyone who has subscribed to their RSS feed will automatically be notified of the update.
Why RSS is a Great Tool
RSS or feeds allow people/end users to keep track of all their favorite sites, podcasts and blogs without having to go searching each and every site for new updates. This means that the end user can keep track of a large number of feeds with little to no effort.
Benefits of RSS for the End User
By subscribing to their favorite RSS feeds the end user can read and review a large number of websites and blogs with very little time commitment.
Benefits of RSS for the Online Publisher
With the use of RSS feeds a publisher can be sure that all their new content is being delivered automatically to the end user. This means that more people will be reading new content on a regular basis and hopefully sharing it with other end users.
Benefits of RSS to Online Advertisers
When an online advertiser uses RSS feeds their ads are automatically downloaded onto the desktops of prospective clients. This means fewer ads being lost to spam filters and less worry about having to compete with your competition for higher search engine rankings.
The bottom line here is that RSS feeds are an automatic way for publishers and advertisers to get content out and an automatic way for end users to receive the content they already know and like without having to search for it.
Shauna T. Hanus is an entrepreneur who has taken her offline love of business and turned it into an online reality. Shauna writes on topics pertaining to work from home, affiliate marketing, running an online business and work from home moms. Shauna is currently focusing on helping other online entrepreneurs to reach their goals quickly and smoothly. You can read more of her thoughts at http://www.seowhip.com
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