Monday, September 27, 2010

#15 RSS Feeds ... Really Simple Syndication

RSS feeds in plain English explains how to connect to updates from favourite websites, saving time browsing the Internet. First need a Reader ... Second need to subscribe to sites via RSS icon or posting website address to reader.
Google Reader.
I have registered for the Google Reader account.
I believe it will assist in organising the flowing in of new information.
In the past I have subscribed to listservs but I have been frustrated when wanting to go back and find that "great" idea that was shared. The tutorial provided will assist in this organisation:

Sorting my reading list

Full story not showing in expanded view

Explore section and "magic" ranking

Using this web tool will be a far better alternative to using email services that tend to fill very quickly.
It would also be important  not to over subscribe or more time will be spent organising the material rather than acting on it.

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