Why should finding and using information on the internet be so hard? After all, it can be a daunting task trying to stay on top of information. Imagine if you could have news and up-to-date stories and features delivered directly to your computer!
RSS is a way for you to have a direct pipeline to websites and their new content all over the internet. It is a simple way for you to get the latest headlines and stories in one place, as soon as they are published, without having to visit each site every day.
RSS, which is short for "Really Simple Syndication," is an XML-based technology method for receiving constant updates from websites and blogs without the laborious process of visiting individual sites, wading through outdated content and managing annoying pop-up ads.
Basically, it is a very simple way to receive headlines, summaries and links to full stories from various sources, such as ObjectWin, CNN, BBC and others.
How do I access RSS News Feeds?
It’s quick and easy!
To use RSS, you will need an RSS news reader or aggregator. RSS news readers allow you to view the service you select in one place and, by automatically retrieving updates, stay current with new content soon after it is published. There are a number of different news readers, many of which are available for free. Most news readers are free-standing applications that you download and install, while others are Web-based services that work with your browser.
Here is a list of a few readers you can download:
You can add the RSS feed to your reader by copying and pasting the RSS URL into a new feed in your news reader. Some browsers, including Firefox, Opera and Safari, automatically check for RSS feeds for you when you visit a website, and display an icon when they find one. This can make subscribing to RSS feeds much easier. For more details on these, please check their websites.
Yahoo! users can add RSS feeds to your My Yahoo! page.
- Click on the "Add to My Yahoo!" button.
- Follow the instructions for adding the feed to your My Yahoo! page.
Another way many people use RSS feeds is by incorporating content into weblogs, or "blogs". Blogs are web pages comprised of usually short, frequently updated items and web links. Blogging as a publishing tool is used for many purposes: traditional journalism, personal journals, group discussions around a topic, and many combinations in-between.
ObjectWin RSS Terms of Use
RSS service is a means by which ObjectWin offers feeds of story headlines in XML format ("RSS Content") to visitors to ObjectWin.com who use RSS readers or aggregators. These Terms of Use govern your use of the RSS service. The use of the RSS service also is subject to the terms and conditions of the ObjectWin Website Terms of Use, which governs the use of ObjectWin's websites, information services and content.
Use of RSS Feeds
RSS is a free service offered by ObjectWin to individuals for private, non-commercial use. Any other uses, including without limitation the incorporation of advertising into or the placement of advertising associated with or targeted towards the RSS Content, are strictly prohibited. You must use the RSS feeds as provided by ObjectWin, and you may not edit or modify the text, content or links supplied by ObjectWin. To request permission for a particular use not permitted by these Terms of Use, please use the ObjectWin Information Request form.
Link to Content Pages
The RSS service may be used only with those platforms from which a functional link is made available that, when accessed, takes the viewer directly to the display of the full article on the ObjectWin Website. You may not display the RSS Content in a manner that does not permit successful linking to, redirection to or delivery of the applicable ObjectWin web page. You may not insert any intermediate page, splash page or other content between the RSS link and the applicable ObjectWin web page.
Ownership/Attribution
ObjectWin retains all ownership and other rights in the RSS Content, and any and all ObjectWin logos and trademarks used in connection with the RSS Service. You must provide attribution to the appropriate ObjectWin website in connection with your use of the RSS feeds. If you provide this attribution using a graphic, you must use the appropriate ObjectWin website's logo that we have incorporated into the RSS feed.
Right to Discontinue Feeds
ObjectWin reserves the right to discontinue providing any or all of the RSS feeds at any time and to require you to cease displaying, distributing or otherwise using any or all of the RSS feeds for any reason including, without limitation, your violation of any provision of these Terms of Use. ObjectWin assumes no liability for any of your activities in connection with the RSS feeds or for your use of the RSS feeds in connection with your website.