RSS+Feeds

=RSS Feeds=



RSS in Plain English
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 * RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication.
 * When you see the orange symbol you can click on it to subscribe to a blog, site or news service. The RSS feed will send updates to you automatically.
 * In order to subscribe, you need an RSS reader like Google Reader.

Assignment

 * 1) Set up an Google Readeraccount.
 * 2) Find feeds to add to your reader. When you are on a site you may see the orange RSS icon, or an orange XML button, or it may be at the bottom of the page in small font. Click on the button or the link; it may have an option to automatically 'add to Google Reader'. If not, then copy the URL and paste it into the 'add a subscription' box in the upper left hand corner of your Google Reader page, then click the 'add' button. That is all there is to it!
 * 3) Explore the RSS Compendium if you are looking for sites with RSS feeds.
 * 4) In your upcoming blog write about your experience with RSS feeds.