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What is an RSS Feed?
A format for content distribution, RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication.
RSS is a system that allows a user to get automatic updates from multiple web
sites whenever new content is published on these sites. Rather than deliver the
content via email to each subscriber it delivers a link to an RSS Reader. It acts
like a personal web reader by checking your selected sites regularly for new
content. If you set up an RSS feed from the New York Times Sports section, for
example, you would be notified whenever a new article was posted. The
notification takes place in an RSS Reader.
How do I start receiving RSS Feeds?
To use a site's RSS feature, an RSS reader is required.
1 Choose an RSS reader. An internet search will return many options. Some
readers are web-based, such as Google Reader, My MSN, My Yahoo and
Bloglines. Web-based readers require no software installation and are
accessible from any computer that has Internet access. Other readers are
downloadable applications, such as Feedreader or FeedDemon.
2 Once you've chosen an RSS reader, follow the instructions to download,
install, and open the reader.
3 Decide what type of content you want the RSS reader to monitor. Many
web sites provide RSS, which can usually be found on those sites as a
link.
An orange button is often used to display the service's availability.
Sometimes the RSS feed is automatically added to the RSS reader and
updates are sent every time new content is available. Alternatively, you may
have to click the RSS link and copy it into your RSS reader.
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This documentation is proprietary information for the use of Virtual Town Hall clients and should
not be disclosed to unauthorized persons without the express written consent of Virtual Town
Hall.
For an example you can visit the Virtual Town Hall demonstration site and
click on the RSS feed icon. The following topics on OurTown website have
been designated as RSS feeds. Click on any icon to the left of the topic
you wish to subscribe to, then click on the same icon when you get to the
designated page.
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Subsubcribable Feeds
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Town News
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Meeting Calendar
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Recreation Notices
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Recreation Calendar
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Board of Selectmen Agendas
How do I start offering RSS feeds from my website?
You will need to contact VTH support for this particular function. Please note
that logical topics for RSS feeds include any postable topic, such as News,
Agendas, etc., as well as Calendars (not subscribable by email).
Once the topics have been set up VTH support will create a landing page on
your site describing how RSS works and including links to all of the
subscribable topics on your site.
© Copyright 2010
This documentation is proprietary information for the use of Virtual Town Hall clients and should
not be disclosed to unauthorized persons without the express written consent of Virtual Town
Hall.