Benefits to RSS Feeds

Written by S. Housley


Benefits to RSS Feeds... Benefits to RSS RSS streamlines communication between publishers and readers. Since RSS has had a popularity surge, webmasters have been experimenting and using RSS feeds to deliver content in new and innovative ways. Typically, RSS feeds contain news headlines and content summaries. The content summaries contain just enough information without overwhelmingrepparttar reader with superfluous details. Ifrepparttar 124647 reader is interested and wants additional information they can click onrepparttar 124648 item inrepparttar 124649 feed, accessingrepparttar 124650 website which contains additional details. RSS readers aggregate multiple feeds, making it easy for individuals to quickly scan information contained within each feed. Feeds are generally themed, allowing users to opt-in to feeds that are of interest.

The big benefit to RSS is that individuals opt-in to content of interest, totally controllingrepparttar 124651 flow of information that they receive. Ifrepparttar 124652 quality ofrepparttar 124653 content inrepparttar 124654 feed declines, users simply removerepparttar 124655 feed from their RSS reader and they will not receive any additional updates from that source. The RSS reader acts as an aggregator, allowing users to view and scan multiple content streams in a timely fashion.

RSS is a great supplemental communication method that does not burdenrepparttar 124656 publisher with maintaining lists or following strict privacy guidelines. RSS feeds are compiled according torepparttar 124657 user's choices, removing any burden that is placed on publishers of email newsletters. Publishers no longer need to be concerned with spam, privacy policies, and age guidelines.

Publishers using RSS as a communication vehicle are able to create keyword-rich, themed content, establishing trust, reputation, and ongoing communication with current and prospective customers.

What Kind of Information Can be Delivered in RSS Feeds?

Blogs Feed Many blogs are catalogued in an RSS feed, with each blog entry summarized as a feed item. This makes it easy for visitors to scan blog posts for items of interest.

Article Feed Articles are often placed into feeds to alert readers when new articles and content are available. The feed entry is typically an article summary or introduction. Readers can then ascertain ifrepparttar 124658 article is of interest and read further.

Forum Feed Many forums now have add-ons that allow participants to receive forum posts via RSS. The RSS feeds often will showrepparttar 124659 latest discussion topics; if users are interested they simply click to enterrepparttar 124660 forum to participate inrepparttar 124661 discussion. Asrepparttar 124662 topic is updated they will see new entries inrepparttar 124663 RSS feed.

Golden rules for a sales-generating website

Written by Tracey "Word Doctor (TM)" Dooley


Rule 1

Make sure your product or service has a strong selling point…

Rule 2 …But don’t wax lyrical about how great it is/you are. People aren’t interested in people who are interested in themselves. That’s arrogance. They want to know what’s in it for them. That’s common sense.

Rule 3 Keeprepparttar visitor in mind. Your website should clearly spell out what your product or service has thatrepparttar 124646 competition doesn’t. Focus on benefits. Tip: write about your ideal customer’s needs or problems. Then show people how and why your product or service specifically helps them.

Rule 3 Content is king. But only if it’s useful, relevant and interesting. Boring, long copy will only serve to help people doze off. Aim for simplicity. Use short words. Short sentences. Short paragraphs. Break up text with benefit-driven bold headlines and bulleted lists. Keeprepparttar 124647 reader involved by asking, and answering, questions.

Rule 4 Stay fresh. Old news is good news. And web pages that are not updated regularly are like cobwebs inrepparttar 124648 attic. Give people a reason to come back to your site by creating a desire to return. Add new articles, links and other content.

Rule 5 Have a comprehensive FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page. Think of every possible objection someone might have to investing in your product or service. Next, provide allrepparttar 124649 information they need to overcome any obstacles to closingrepparttar 124650 sale.

Rule 6 Have a properly designed site. As well as being great to look at, it should be well organised, with a clear and logical sense of order. That way, visitors can quickly and painlessly navigate their way around your pages.

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