RSS and Podcasting

When people think about sending files to other people on the net, this usually comes in the form of .txts, .xls, mp3’s and more. With the development of podcasting in 2004, viewers can get updates called RSS feeds.

What are its benefits to podcasting? Simply put, this keeps the user updated on certain topics of interest without the need to go to that website to check if there is anything new. The person should just schedule when this happens if this will be done on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

RSS stands for real simple syndication. The first models had imperfections and the version 2.0 promises to be better.

Does the person have to download this or is it readily available? Majority of the search engines already have this function. The user should just choose on certain topics and pop ups will inform the user about these updates.

Do URL’s also have RSS feeds? Yes. Many websites have this programmed into the system. Becoming a member or simply clicking on the icon will enable the person to receive this.

Those who want to do podcasting can also use RSS feeds. The user has to record this and then upload it to the personal or partnered website. People will then be able to view or listen to it and hopefully invite others to do the same.

The individual should keep in mind that there are viewers out there who have no idea what RSS is. A step-by-step process of how to use this will be great so that visitors will be able to enjoy it.

There are different ways to advertise this. Some use a pop up while others make this stand out in the screen with flashing colors to get noticed. Forwarded emails, flyers and other forms of advertising should also be used to get people hooked.

Podcasting is truly a trend that has taken the world by storm and is still growing. Corporations have used this to talk with external and internal customers while software companies have used this to update existing programs.

Small time businesses and people who want to say something can use this as a venue to get things out in the open. There are blog sites and chat rooms to choose from so the person can be heard.

Given its potential in the years ahead, people should maximize it to be able to be among the entrepreneurs and companies who have succeeded with the help of RSS feeds.