RSS (Real Simple Syndication) explained in plain language

RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is the talk of the net these days due to its many benefits.

I’m sure you’ve gotten several emails (like me) telling you to jump on the “RSS” bandwagon and that it’s the answer to all your internet and email marketing problems because of its syndication capabilities.

With RSS directories and search engines getting into the mix too these days for RSS feeds, you really have to decide whether or not you really want to get into the “RSS” craze.

Now, before I get too far ahead of myself, I want to make sure you know exactly what RSS “IS” and WHY it is becoming such an essential tool for your online and other businesses around the world.

I’ve gotten a lot of feedback from people just starting out online and/or other webmasters who aren’t quite sure about asking… “What is “RSS” in plain language and do I need it for my online business?”

I wrote an article earlier this year saying “10 MOST Powerful Reasons WHY You Should Use RSS”, but I think I clearly didn’t explain what “RSS” IS, which left readers a little stumped.

If you also want to read that article, I have provided the following link.

[http://www.internetwondersezine.com/article_15.html]

With that said, let’s ‘Now’ define what RSS (Real Simple Syndication) “IS” in plain language for those of you who are NEW and for those of you who are still a bit confused about it and its uses.

RSS is by definition an acronym for “Really Simple Syndication” or “Rich Site Summary”, and the .XML extension is the format used to distribute YOUR news headlines across the Web, known as “Syndication” .

“Syndication” is where the TRUE power of RSS is unleashed, transmitting your message or information across the web in an INSTANT to websites, your subscribers and/or readers.

Now, to put this in plain language, “RSS” is simply a technology that distributes YOUR information (whatever it is, eg articles, special offers, product reviews, resource announcements) by distributing it across the network.

It’s that easy.

It doesn’t have to be more complex than that.

The more websites, subscribers and/or readers who subscribe to your RSS feeds, the more FREE targeted TRAFFIC you will receive from your websites.

How can you take advantage of this NEW technology… starting today?

Build a BLOG!

Blogs are great because they are “RSS” ready.

If you don’t know what a “BLOG” is, here is a link to another previous article I wrote that explains BLOGS in full detail, as the nature of this article is to make sure you understand what “RSS” IS.

Here is the link:

[http://www.internetwondersezine.com/article_12.html]

You can set up a free BLOG account through Blogger.com (http://www.blogger.com) and start posting to it in minutes.

All you have to provide is the ‘Content’.

Well, there you have it, “RSS (Real Simple Syndication)– EXPLAINED in plain language.”

I really hope this article clears up any confusion you may have about “RSS” and helps you take the next step in deciding whether or not “RSS” is for you and your business.

My final thoughts are, don’t be afraid to do some research, you’ll be surprised what you might find if you spend a bit of searching on the net.