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RSS FAQ
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Q. What does RSS stand for?
Really Simple Syndication.
Q. What is an RSS?
An RSS feed is an internet data file called an XML file. Think of these as user defined web database files (similar to Microsoft Access but in a Web language format). If you open up the file directly in either Firefox, IE6, or Safari, it would show up as a list of items, most times in a "tree format" (think of how Windows Explorer shows your folders and files). When paired with a program that understands the wording of the file, it can generate different looks for a user to read news items. Most internet news sites and many blogs support RSS feed to help readers know when a new item has been posted.
Q. Why should I use RSS?
RSS allows you to retrieve news items that have been released, without having to go to the actual website. So if you have lots of site you like to regularly check, RSS allows you to have all the latest news in one place. It also helps with the bandwidth for the site, because you are only requesting one file, instead of the many files that make up a website (ie. access to the database, webpages, images, etc).
Q. Sounds great! How do I get Bleach7's RSS feed?
There are many applications that can handle RSS feeds. We will show you how to do this in a few of them. There are many programs out there that support RSS feeds, so you do not have to use these programs. If your not comfortable with these programs, you can easily find one that suites you the most by searching on the internet. Most applications use a procedure similar to the ones here.
Internet Explorer 6 and below
IE6 has a basic support for RSS, in that it will only few RSS feeds in a "tree format". However, IE5.5 and below do not support RSS. You will have to use one of the other methods below.
Mozilla Firefox & Internet Explorer 7
Look to the far right side of the URL bar. You should see a small orange RSS icon like this:
(yours may be slightly different depending on what theme you are using.) Click on the icon, and the Bleach7 RSS Feed Page will load. Click on the Subscribe Now button, and it will ask you to add the bookmark. Add the bookmark, then you are set to go. In IE7, to view the RSS feeds, go to your bookmarks and at the top, there should be an icon that looks like an RSS feed icon. Click it, and it will bring down a list of your different RSS feeds. After clicking, you can sort the RSS feed by clicking the different categories on the right-hand side of the screen.Safari (Mac OS X)
Look at the far right side of the URL bar. There should be a blue icon that says "RSS" similar to this:
Click on the icon, and you will be directed to the RSS feed page. On the right side of the page, under "Actions" click "Add Bookmark" To go back to the Bleach7 page, click the RSS icon again. Outlook Express 2007 BETA
In your "Mail Folders" section, right-click your "RSS feed" icon. Near the top of the list, it should say "Add a New RSS Feed...". A pop-up box will appear asking for the link of the RSS feed. Copy the link of the RSS feed and paste it into the pop-up. Then click the "Add" button to continue.
Q. How often should I update my RSS feed?
Most programs will automatically update your feeds for you. If you feel the feed may be out of date, you can always manually refresh the feed.
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