RSS / XML Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)
What is RSS / XML and
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RSS is a protocol, an application of XML, that provides an standard method of
syndicating and aggregating Web content. Using RSS files, you can create a
data feed that supplies headlines, links, and article summaries from your
Web site. Users can have constantly updated content from web sites
delivered to them via a news aggregator, a piece of software specifically
tailored to receive these types of feeds. RSS is the hottest thing in Web
communication. It powers many popular applications such as weblogs,
knowledge management networks, and news syndication. Many webmaster use it
to increase their cross linking and web site popularity in search engines.
All the major search engines will index RSS feeds.
Where do I get a RSS Reader?
Pluck.com has a great RSS reader
that is an add-in to Internet Explorer and it's FREE.
How do I use the XML Icon?
Once you have the .RSS Reader, you will be able to use the XML Icon to add
the RSS news feed to your reader's favorites list. This will allow you to
track the latest content (What's new and tips) from FrontLook.com.
