Really Simple Syndication

What is RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
RSS stands for 'Really Simple Syndication'. RSS is a special format based on XML, which was first used to unite headers with web content. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually. Webmaster create an RSS feed file containing descriptions and headlines of specific information. RSS as introduced by Netscape Inc. In 1999 then later abandoned in 2002 stood for 'Rich Site Summary'. RSS formats are specified using Extensible Markup Language, a generic specification for the creation of data formats. Moreover, Really Simple Syndication is a free and easy way to promote website. Special computer programs called 'RSS readers' have been developed that automatically access the RSS feeds of websites.
RSS readers and aggregators
RSS reader or Newsfeed aggregator software allow you to grab the RSS feeds from various sites and display them for you to read. Now, there are a lot of such programs, both commercial and free. For beginners, web-based readers are recommended since they are usually very user-friendly. RSS feed readers are set up to periodically check for new episodes in the RSS feeds you are subscribed to, commonly once every minute. Many people read several hundred RSS channels.
RSS news readers:
FeedReader
Abilon
NewsCrawler
Yeahreader
RSS feed creation software
If you want to create an RSS feed, you can use special online services or desktop applications. Since any RSS feed is a specially formatted XML file, it can be edited with any XML creator. Many tools can make RSS files in the WYSIWYG mode. If you just wish to create a single RSS channel and do not need to update or edit the feed you can use an online RSS creation tool. There are several tools for making RSS widely available on the Internet.
Software for making RSS:
1. RSS feed creator.
2. Webvigour RSS feed creator.
3. RSS builder (Free).
When your RSS channel is published, the RSS feed has to be promoted. Right way in promoting your newsfeed is submiting it to FeedDirectories. The next websites allowing you to submit RSS channels:
- BlogDex.
- Blog Links.
- Daypop.
- Unclefeed.
- FeedSter.
- Technorati.
- YeahReader RSS directory.
- YeahReader RSS directory.
As you know, submitting your RSS channels is very important for feed popularity and your website SEO.
RSS tips
1. After you create an RSS, do not forget to add a parser - it is a script that will convert RSS to HTML. You can try Feed2HTML.
2. Use only unique content. It increases the rating of your RSS in SE.
3. You should link to the RSS channel from the tag of the HTML page.