You just might discover some cool new sites to read. Most of them feature built-in search and suggestions, so you don't have to go hunting for feeds yourself. RSS has been around awhile now, so there are a lot of very good RSS readers out there. There are two parts to RSS: the RSS reader and the feeds from your favorite websites. Instead of visiting 10 sites to see what's new, you view a single page with all new content. RSS stands for “really simple syndication.” It's a protocol that allows an RSS reader to talk to your favorite websites and get updates from them. Once I started using this SUPER FAST way to keep up with all my favorite sites I couldn't go back.Whether you are sick of social media, want to get away from endless notifications, or just want to read your news all in one spot, an RSS reader can help. This is the video I watched a couple of years ago that helped me understand and setup my first RSS feed. If you'd like to learn more about RSS feeds and how they work, check out this awesome video on YouTube: RSS In Plain English It's so easy, 'cause whether I access my RSS feeds from my computer, mobile, or friend's PC, it keeps track of which ones I've already read and those that I still need to check. I've organized all my feeds into categories for all my favorite sites, including apps, books, comics, friend's blogs, YouTube channels, Facebook pages, forum threads, and more!įrom my Kindle Fire I just went to the Web, typed in in the address bar, and bookmarked the page, so it's now instantly available whenever I want to see what's new at my favorite websites. Now I use Feedly, which has become an even better service due to it's customer service and actually listening to its users.įeedly is free and easy to use. I personally used to use Google Reader until they so unkindly decided to close up shop. That's it! Now you're subscribed to that site's feed. Once you find the RSS button, right click (control-click for Mac users) on it, copy the link or shortcut, and then paste it into your reader's subscription field or "add RSS Feed" box. Once you have an account set up, all you have to do is go to a website orīlog you want to follow, like, and look for the orange RSSīutton on the site. Some of the most well known are: Feedly, My Yahoo!, My MSN, and Bloglines, but there are many more out there. There are several free RSS readers you can use online. There are even RSS apps you can install to yourĪll you have to do is set it up, add your favorite sites, and then check in to see what sites have posted something new. Web-based reader which allows you to access your favorite feeds from any You can install on your computer, or, for world wide access, you can use a Really, it's super easy, I promise! How To Get StartedĪny website that has an RSS feed (usually shown on a site with the orange button above) can be followed in an RSS reader. This Kindle trick and tip makes keeping up with the latest news, posts, and videos so much easier- and quicker! RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication" (the name isn't simple but what RSS does is) which is basically an easy way to know when your favorite websites and blogs ( like mine!) have added something new without having to visit each one of them individually.
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