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What is RSS? What are Newsfeeds?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication (among other things). It is a content format which, when used with an RSS aggregator/program, lets users know whenever anything on a specific Web page is updated with new content. RSS Feeds are commonly used on weblogs (blogs), news Web sites and other places with frequently freshened content. The aggregator "pulls" content to the user every time a specified page is updated and allows the user to view all the new content in one location. RSS Feeds are often indicated by links that say "RSS," "Syndicate this site" or a square orange button with the text XML within it or the following icon: How Do I Receive a GVN Newsfeed?In order to receive a GVN feed, first you must download an RSS program or reader utility. These utilities can be either desktop or web-based. Once you have set-up your RSS program, you are now ready to add a GVN feed to your list of RSS/news feeds. To do that, click on the orange button above. In your browser, you will then see XML code. This is raw code that is not meant to be viewed in your browser and can be ignored. Instead, copy the URL link in the address bar in your internet browser (it will start with http://www.volunteer.org.nz/news/...) and place that URL link into your program. You have now added a GVN newsfeed to your program and will receive relevant updates whenever they become available. In email clients you may need to add this this newsfeed as an 'account'. In web browsers such as Firefox you can click the icon in the address bar and add the GVN newsfeed as a 'Live Bookmark'. Modern web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Safari have this functionality built-in; Internet Explorer 7 (when it is released) will also have this functionality. Modern email clients such as Mozilla Thunderbird also give you the ability to subscribe to newfeeds with the email client. Microsoft's forthcoming Office 12 will also have this ability. There is also a variety of other programs whose sole function is to supply newsfeeds.
Software: Using GVN Newsfeeds on Your WebsiteYou are able to add a GVN newsfeed to your website. We do require that the proper format and attribution is used. The attribution text should read "From Global Volunteer Network". We reserve the right to prevent distribution. We do not accept liability for our newsfeeds. Please read our terms and conditions for adding our newsfeed to your site. This article is based on the work of http://www.pewinternet.org/about_rss.asp and http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/3223484.stm |
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