Okay you’ve got my attention, now what?
Check out this short demo to learn how to add some RSS feeds to your shiny new RSS reader.
Interested in RSS readers other than Google? Try these:
When you visit the webpage remember to look for the orange (or sometimes blue) RSS icon in the URL address bar at the top of the page. You will then be directed back to your RSS reader and asked for confirmation to add the new link. You will then start receiving the updates from your favorite webpages on your RSS reader.
Here are some interesting websites with RSS feeds that tend to come in pretty handy:
Conclusion
If you have a set of websites that you visit on a regular basis to read news, updates, blogs, etc. then an RSS reader is the way to go. Give yourself (and your mouse!) a break and let the news come to you.
We want to learn from you too! Share your knowledge with us by leaving a comment in the section below. We want to hear about your favorite RSS readers, websites, or experiences.
Dave | April 23rd, 2008
Great job, Amber! It’ll be great to have a place to point people when they need a solid explanation of RSS. I like the screencast, too. You’ll have to show me how you do that!
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