RSS is a format for distributing information electronically. Many news agencies, organizations, and individuals are using RSS feeds to broadcast news, articles, and general interest publications. General interest publications and journals are most often referred to as web logs, or blogs for short.

Although information contained in RSS feeds is often available on the source's website, users can save time by subscribing to the feed. This way, users will be notified whenever the source posts new information—instead of needing to check back for updates regularly, the new information will be delivered to the user. Subscriptions are typically free and do not require the exchange of any personal information, such as an email address.

To subscribe to a feed, a user needs an RSS reader and the website address of the feed. There are several RSS readers available online, most of which require the installation of special software. We also provide an RSS reader inside of webmail and for free through Webmail Lite. Neither service requires a software download or installation.

To locate the website address of a feed, look for the little orange RSS or XML button on the websites you visit regularly (some may have it, some may not). Click the icon, and then copy and paste the page's website address into your RSS reader. Every RSS reader is a little bit different so you may need to read specific instructions for how to use the RSS reader of your choice.

RSS Defined

Back to Main Support Page