RSS stands for Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication. RSS feeds allow you to pull regularly updated information from a variety of sources into one handy place called a Feed Reader. Many major content providers, such as the New York Times, CNN and BBC provide news feeds.
The video below from Common Craft is perhaps the best explanation of how this works and takes less than four minutes to watch.
How do I get a Feed Reader?
There are two main types of feed readers: software you can download onto your computer and online services. In either case, you can find options that are free or low cost. Modern browsers also have feed readers built into them, consult their help for more information about those options. Below are a few options for downloadable software and online services, a more complete list can be found at Wikipedia or by doing a search for feed reader.
Popular feed readers include:
How do I subscribe?
Once you have chosen a service or program, subscribing to feeds is easy — just look for the feed icon or one that says RSS. Generally, you can copy and paste the link address of the feed into any feed reader. Alternately, if you are using a feed reader program you can simply drag the orange icon into the program.
ISBA feeds
- Illinois Lawyer Now
- More coming soon