These days, most websites have links with an RSS feed. Ever wondered what they’re about?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering to your screen regularly changing web content, a “what’s new on our site”, if you like. Commonly used for news feeds, blogs and podcasts, it’s an easy way to stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites that interest you, without having to visit the site.

Some sites provide readers with an option to subscribe to an email newsletter. An RSS feed is another way to stay updated without having to have your inbox junked up with newsletters or risk your privacy by giving out your email address.

If you’re a business, and you want to increase traffic to your site or have an easy alternative to distributing updates and news, then think about installing an RSS feed on your website.

What do I need to do to get started?

1. Download an RSS reader tool (free and easy to use)
2. Load feeds into your tool
3. Start reading!

RSS is an easy way to keep up with the latest news, your business or hobby interest or a blog.