Really Simple Syndication, or RSS, is
a defined standard with the specific purpose of
delivering updates to web-based content. Using this standard,
webmasters provide headlines and fresh content
in a succinct manner. Meanwhile, consumers use RSS readers
and news aggregators to collect and monitor their
favourite feeds in one centralized program or location. Content
viewed in the RSS reader or news aggregator is
also known as an RSS feed.
RSS was initially used by news services
to provide up to date information and news
summaries. The RSS format allowed the news content to be
easily syndicated in a very quick manner. The RSS standard
has evolved into a popular way to distribute
all types of up to date information.
In an effort to help
members learn about RSS, the Canadian Community
Newspapers Association offers the following feature articles:
For more advanced
web developers, there are many other ways
to integrate RSS into your exisiting website.
Below are links to resources where you can
find scripts, discussion and tips:
» 2RSS.com: RSS
feeds, RSS directory, RSS software, RSS scripts,
RSS articles, RSS syndication, XML, RDF, news
and more
Get free content and news releases from government
agencies, not-for-profit associations, and the
private sector. Updated several times a week,
when new articles are posted. View the complete
archive at www.communitycontent.ca
Get copywrite-free articles written by communtiy
newspaper journalists on Foreign Affairs topics.
Subscribe to the Foreign Affairs/CCNA article
database RSS feed. Updated as new articles are
added to the archives.
In partnership with the CCNA, Foreign Affairs
Canada (FAC) holds media briefings for community
newspaper journalists, who then write articles
that all CCNA members can republish on a
copyright-free basis. For more information,
and to view the entire archive, visit the Foreign
Affairs Archive section of our
site.
