RSS Feeds
RSS Feeds - What are they and how do i subscribe?
What are RSS Feeds?
RSS Feeds ("Really Simple Syndication") is a way of allowing you to see when websites have added new content. You can get headlines and summaries in one place and link off to the new content for the full information from the form feed.
How do i start using RSS Feeds?
The first thing you will require is an RSS aggregator or news reader. This is a peice of software that will automatically collect all of the RSS feeds you have subscribed to allowing you to review in one place. There are many versions available, some accessed using a browser or some via downloadable applications.
Web-based news readers will allow you to review your RSS feed subscriptions from any PC, whereas downloadable applications let you download and store the feeds on your PC as you would other files.
Common Web-based Readers
Common Application-based Readers
Adding a RSS Feed Once you have your news reader you will need to start adding RSS Feeds you wish to subscribe to. The following is an example of how to add to Google Reader.
- To subscribe to any of the Zuken RSS feeds select the appropriate feed. The availability of an RSS Feed is indicated by the icon
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- This will open a new page and allow you to select to subscribe via Google Reader
- Alternatively, you can copy the URL of the RSS Feed and paste it directly within your reader int the 'Add Subscription' field. Other methods also exist.
Some browsers, including Firefox, Opera and Safari, automatically check for feeds for you when you visit a website, and display an icon when they find one. This can make subscribing to feeds much easier. For more details on these, please check their websites.