What Is RSS?

What Is RSS?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary) is an easy and automated way to deliver summaries of frequently changing Web content. Many people use an RSS reader as a customizable newspaper, checking it every day for the latest updates on all of their favorite Web sites. Some RSS readers also contain social networking features, allowing readers to share interesting stories with each other. By plugging a link into an RSS reader, you can retrieve the newest content offerings for your favorite Web sites while saving the time it takes to actually visit each site or cull through your burgeoning list of bookmarks on a daily basis. TechSoup has a number of helpful articles on RSS and what it can do for your nonprofit:

• Using RSS Tools to Feed Your Information Needs
• Why Nonprofit Managers Must Use RSS — And How to Start
• Easy Ways to Publish Your Own RSS Feeds

How Can I Use TechSoup's RSS Feed?

You can use TechSoup's RSS feeds in two ways: By putting our RSS feeds on your organization's Web site or by using an RSS reader to stay up-to-date with the latest news from TechSoup.