RSS
- Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a lightweight XML format designed for sharing headlines and other Web content. Think of it as a distributable "What's New" for your site. Originated by UserLand in 1997 and subsequently used by Netscape to fill channels for Netcenter, RSS has evolved into a popular means of sharing content between sites (including the BBC, CNET, CNN, Disney, Forbes, Motley Fool, Wired, Red Herring, Salon, Slashdot, ZDNet, and more). RSS solves myriad problems webmasters commonly face, such as increasing traffic, and gathering and distributing news. RSS can also be the basis for additional content distribution services.
- Typical applications for consuming or using RSS include: Using a program known as a News Aggregator to collect, update and display RSS feeds. News Aggregators (also called news readers) will download and display RSS feeds for you. A number of free and commercial News Aggregators are available for download. Popular news readers include AmphetaDesk, NetNewsWire, and Radio Userland.
- Many aggregators are separate, "stand-alone" programs such as those listed above; other services will let you add RSS feeds to a Web page.
- We've found that Yahoo offers a very simple solution for using RSS feed. These feed can be displayed directy on you yahoo home page.
- Follow this link to view RSS information from Yahoo
click on it and you will be directed to the RSS URL. You'll need to enter the URL into your RSS Reader.