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RSS Feeds can save a researcher time by receiving notification about new information or updates added to a website, or receive daily podcasts on genealogy topics. RSS Feeds lets the computer do the searching. | RSS Feeds can save a researcher time by receiving notification about new information or updates added to a website, or receive daily podcasts on genealogy topics. RSS Feeds lets the computer do the searching. | ||
== What is an RSS Feed? | === What is an RSS Feed? === | ||
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication [RSS 2.0]; RDF Site Summary [RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90]; and Rich Site Summary [RSS 0.91]). It allows the user to receive notification when new material is added to a website of interest. In some ways it is similar to tuning in to a radio station, and receiving the news, however, RSS lets the user choose the type of information or news that is received. <ref>Wikipedia RSS Article</ref> | RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication [RSS 2.0]; RDF Site Summary [RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90]; and Rich Site Summary [RSS 0.91]). It allows the user to receive notification when new material is added to a website of interest. In some ways it is similar to tuning in to a radio station, and receiving the news, however, RSS lets the user choose the type of information or news that is received. <ref>Wikipedia RSS Article</ref> | ||
== What are the Benefits of RSS Feeds? == | === What are the Benefits of RSS Feeds? === | ||
RSS feeds can be thought of as a stream of information from website updates, blog posts and other similiar content changes or additions. Like any stream, they are easily tapped for consumption. | RSS feeds can be thought of as a stream of information from website updates, blog posts and other similiar content changes or additions. Like any stream, they are easily tapped for consumption. | ||
Genealogy and other researchers frequently subscribe to feeds from websites of interest so they receive notification of new materials, thus saving frequent manual reviews of the site(s). | Genealogy and other researchers frequently subscribe to feeds from websites of interest so they receive notification of new materials, thus saving frequent manual reviews of the site(s). | ||
=== RSS Subscription Tools === | === RSS Subscription Tools === | ||
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Online email applications typically do not include RSS feed subscription tools. | Online email applications typically do not include RSS feed subscription tools. | ||
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