RSS feeds-How do I put them on my site

timer · 09-16-2008, 10:02 AM

Hate to seem ignorant but RSS feeds do puzzle me. I gather the idea is to update my site and then use the feed to 'ping' the new content off to search engines.

How is this done? Do I need to just write (well copy from somewhere) a line or two of code and stick it on the page? Do I need to buy a programme? Do search engines have it?

Sorry if it's a basic question but I'm trying to learn and although I see lots of nice orange RSS buttons on other peoples sites I can't quite get my head round it yet.

Any help or explanations would be much appreciated.

Mark Brian · 09-16-2008, 10:09 AM

Well, RSS means Really Simple Syndications.

Two scenarios:

1. Your own RSS feed - You create this yourself (automatic with blogs/wordpress), this is what you submit in RSS sites. Other users can also use your RSS to display your feed's content to their sites. If your site is not a blog, you may need to do this manually.

2. Other sites' RSS feed - Using other sites' RSS feeds to display it in your own site.

Alex_Sysoef · 09-16-2008, 10:10 AM

Ok, this one is shameless plug but I think these posts will help you understand the RSS:

Blogs and RSS in Plain English Videos | WordPress Web 2.0 Spot-Er

What Is RSS And How You "Monetize" It | WordPress Web 2.0 Spot-Er

last link to the post that is part of the series and might give you the answers you are looking for

timer · 09-16-2008, 10:16 AM

Thanks for the links Alex. I've no problem with 'shameless plugs' when they're helpful. I'll check them out and improve my knowledge. :-)

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timer Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Great Britain in the sunny south west Posts: 55 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	RSS feeds-How do I put them on my site Hate to seem ignorant but RSS feeds do puzzle me. I gather the idea is to update my site and then use the feed to 'ping' the new content off to search engines. How is this done? Do I need to just write (well copy from somewhere) a line or two of code and stick it on the page? Do I need to buy a programme? Do search engines have it? Sorry if it's a basic question but I'm trying to learn and although I see lots of nice orange RSS buttons on other peoples sites I can't quite get my head round it yet. Any help or explanations would be much appreciated.

09-16-2008, 10:09 AM	#2
Mark Brian Spartan Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PH Posts: 689 Thanks: 56 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts	Re: RSS feeds-How do I put them on my site Well, RSS means Really Simple Syndications. Two scenarios: 1. Your own RSS feed - You create this yourself (automatic with blogs/wordpress), this is what you submit in RSS sites. Other users can also use your RSS to display your feed's content to their sites. If your site is not a blog, you may need to do this manually. 2. Other sites' RSS feed - Using other sites' RSS feeds to display it in your own site.

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timer Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Great Britain in the sunny south west Posts: 55 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: RSS feeds-How do I put them on my site Thanks for the links Alex. I've no problem with 'shameless plugs' when they're helpful. I'll check them out and improve my knowledge. :-)