RSS(Real Simple Syndication) is the talk around the net these days because of its many benefits.
I’m sure you’ve expected several emails(like I have) telling you to jump on the “RSS” band wagon and that it’s the answer to all your Internet and Email marketing woe’s because of its syndication capabilities.
With RSS Directories and Search Engines coming into the mix as well these days for RSS feeds you really have to choose whether or not you really want it get in on the “RSS” craze.
Now, previous to I get to far ahead of myself here I want to make sure you know exactly what RSS “IS” and WHY it’s becoming such an elemental tool for Your online business and other businesses around the world.
I’ve expected a lot of pointer from people just early out online and/or other webmasters who are not reasonably sure asking… “what is “RSS” in Plain English and do I need it for my online business?”.
I wrote an article earlier this year stating the “10 MOST Powerful Reasons WHY You Should Be Using RSS”, but I guess I clearly didn’t clarify what “RSS” IS which left the readers kind of stumped.
If you wish to read that article as well I’ve provided the link not more than.
http://www.internetwondersezine.com/article_15.html
With that said, lets ‘Now’ define what RSS(Real Simple Syndication) “IS” in plain english for those of you who are NEW to it and for those of you who are still a small bit confused about it and its uses.
RSS is by definition — an acronym for “Really Simple Syndication” or “Rich Site Summary”, and the .XML extension is the format used for distributing YOUR news headlines via the Web, which is known as “Syndication”.
“Syndication” is where the TRUE power of RSS is unleashed, getting your message or information across the web in an INSTANT to websites, your subscribers and/or readers.
Now, to place this in plain english, “RSS” is simply a technology that distributes YOUR information(whatever it might be — ex. Articles, Special Offers, Product Reviews, Resource Announcements) by syndicating it across the net.
It’s that simple.
It doesn’t have to get any more complex then that.
The more websites, subscribers and/or readers that opt-in to your RSS feeds, the more FREE targeted TRAFFIC you’ll receive from their websites.
How can you take advantage of this NEW technology… Early Today?
Set up a BLOG!
Blog’s are fantastic because they are “RSS” ready.
If you don’t know what a “BLOG” is here’s a link to a further earlier article I wrote that clarifies BLOGS in full detail since the nature of this article is to make sure you know what “RSS” IS.
Here’s the link:http://www.internetwondersezine.com/article_12.html
You can set-up a Free BLOG account through Blogger.com — http://www.blogger.com — and start posting to it within minutes.
All you have to supply is the ‘Content’.
Well, there you have it, “RSS(Real Simple Syndication)– EXPLAINED In Plain English”.
I truly hope this article cleared up any confusion you might of had about “RSS” and will help you take that next step to deciding whether or not “RSS” is for You and your business.
My final thoughts are, don’t be worried to do a small research, you’ll be amazed at what you might find if you spend a small looking for it on the net.
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RSS(Real Simple Syndication)– EXPLAINED In Plain English
Thursday, March 4th, 2010Tags: English, Explained, Plain, RSSReal, Simple, Syndication
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Update Your Websites Content ‘Automatically’ 24/7 Using RSS(Real Simple Syndication) and RSS Feeds
Friday, February 19th, 2010RSS(Real Simple Syndication) is the newest form of content syndication to hit the Internet and is usually becoming the best known way online to deliver fresh targeted content to your website(s) to whatever audience you’re targeting 24/7/365.
Now for those of you who aren’t reasonably up to speed on “RSS” here’s the basic definition — RSS is an acronym for “Real Simple Syndication” or “Rich Site Summary”, and the .XML extension is the format used for distributing your news headlines via the Web, which is known as “Syndication”.
“Syndication” is where the TRUE power of RSS is unleashed, getting your message or information across the web in an INSTANT to websites, your subscribers and/or readers.
Why is this such Excellent News for website owners who publish content on a Daily or Weekly basis for there audiences?
Simple.
By having “RSS” plugged into your website with targeted RSS feeds you’ll now have an endless supply of Fresh targeted content delivered to your website for your visitors and/or subscribers 24/7/365 without you ever having to lift a finger.
Just imagine how much time what would save you and how it would allow you to focus on other vital tasks related to your business.
Time is a touch we are permanently fighting for and since web surfers primarily come online in search of ‘Information’ it can be a very time consuming ordeal to deal with on a Daily or Weekly basis.
The other fantastic thing about “RSS” is it’ll keep the ‘Search Engine Spiders’ coming back more frequently since “RSS” involuntarily updates your selected feeds ‘Daily’ with Fresh targeted content.
And if you know anything about Search Engines then you’ll know that they LOVE fresh content to digest.
Now that you have a general thought of what “RSS” can do for you and your website(s), your probably wondering how you can take advantage of this right now and where to find these ever so valuable ‘RSS Feeds’.
The answer is simple — ‘Article Directories’.
Now, not all ‘Article Directories’ have adopted “RSS” at this point But they will soon catch on once they see the value RSS offers there publishers(you) and readers.
Not more than I have listed a few ‘Article Directories’ offering RSS feeds in every category under the sun for you to choose from.
Article99.comhttp://www.article99.com/rss-feeds/
GoArticles.comhttp://www.goarticles.com/rss-feeds.html
EzineArticles.comhttp://www.ezinearticles.com/rss/
Now, all you need to get your hands on(if you don’t by now) is a “RSS Reader Script” and have it installed on your server so that you can show the ‘RSS Feeds’ on your website(s).
All you have to do is a simple search on Google using the keyword “RSS Reader Script”.
Once you’ve done all that and updated your website(s) pages with your RSS code, you can now just sit back, relax and let RSS(Real Simple Syndication) do all the work for you 24/7/365 while you go focus on other vital tasks.
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