What is RSS?

RSS is an emerging technology that allows a person to see headlines for new content from multiple web sites right on their computer or on a single web page. In other words, a person can see what new articles have been posted to their favorite web sites without having to visit each web site individually.
 
How do I access OTCBlogs' RSS feeds?

RSS feeds are most commonly accessed through software programs called newsreaders, though some web sites, such as Yahoo, Google and AOL offer the ability to create customized news pages. To receive an RSS feed, you simply need to copy and paste the url (web page address) of the feed into your newsletter or web page. The urls for all of the OTCBlog RSS feeds are listed on each Blog which we publish. (Yahoo, Google and AOL users can simply click on the Yahoo, Google or AOL button, located on the side of each Blog).
 
Where can I find a newsreader?

Free newsreaders include Blog Navigator and Bloglines.com. Many news readers will alert you when a new article has been added to the feed. CNET's Download.com has a comprehensive listing of RSS readers. (Not all of the readers on CNET are free, but some of premium news readers offer more features than the free newsreaders). Yahoo, Google and AOL allows its users to add RSS feeds to their My Yahoo, My Google or My AOL page. Simply click on the Yahoo, Google or AOL button located inside each Blog.

How do I know if a RSS Feed is available?

Most sites post a small orange, button with the letters RSS in white type:

Some sites use a similar button with the letters XML in white type. For the average computer user, XML is the same
as RSS.

If you click on the button, a new page with the RSS feed will appear. Typically this new page will be filled with computer code, but you don't need be worried. Just copy the URL of this page into your newsreader and you will instantly be able to start subscribing to the feed.

Is there more information available about RSS feeds?

As RSS becomes a more popular form of content distribution, the amount of information about RSS has also increased. Fagan Finder provides a thorough explanation for non-technical people. CNET.com also provides a good introduction to RSS. 

RSS feeds are available for almost every type of interest including news, entertainment, and sports. Two of the largest directories of feeds are Syndic8 and Technorati.   

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