(noob question) but.. How do i add a rss feed? and what exactly is it?

Discussion in 'XML & RSS' started by ash1, Jun 16, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hey guys, ive been in the industry for a few months, and my sites are doing quite ok...


    but i always hear about adding RSS feeds and they will help boost or SERP...etc...

    now what exactly is a RSS feed??

    and how do i add one?? and logically how does this help my serp??


    thanks in advance, i really am confused
     
    ash1, Jun 16, 2006 IP
  2. usedmac

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    Check out feedburner.com for all you need to know about RSS feeds.
     
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    thanks, any other help would be usefull
     
    ash1, Jun 17, 2006 IP
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    Hi Ash,

    I'm not an expert on RSS feeds, but I'll share what I know. :) RSS is typically defined as an acronym for 'Really Simple Syndication'. An RSS feed is a syndicated feed from another website, typically based on a specific topic, e.g. news, sports, gaming, etc. These feeds are typically dynamic, meaning that they change as the information on the originating website changes.

    By adding an RSS feed or feeds to your content, you can serve fresh, on-topic content which changes automatically - again, as the content on the originating site changes. You can add feeds to your site via a service such as Feedburner (simple), or by implementing a script which parses the feed so that it displays properly on your site (more complex).

    Displaying RSS feeds on your website can potentially help you in the SERPs by providing additional relevant, dynamic content, which typically changes on a daily basis. It's important to note that RSS feeds should not be your sole or main source of content, however - it's important that your primary content be unique to your site.

    HTH,
    Sam
     
    WebFreedom, Jun 18, 2006 IP
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