RSS

Frequently Asked Questions About RSS Feed (Really Simple Syndication)

What is RSS? How does it work? How can you use RSS? What are the terms and conditions for using ADB's RSS feeds? How do I get the ADBI RSS feeds for my website or newsreader?

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What is RSS?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is a program (a family of XML file formats) that allows you to collect the latest information that you're interested in from various websites and view them in one place. It saves you the trouble of browsing your favorite sites hoping to find updated content.

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How does RSS work?

RSS scans other websites that are also configured with RSS. It looks for the key words or subjects, and then downloads the content so you don't have to spend so much time web browsing.

It's a system whereby "dynamic" web sites that carry frequently updated information generate a separate "feed" comprising just the headlines and important stories.

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How can you use RSS?*

1. You can bookmark an RSS feed by pressing [CTRL] + D on your keyboard.
2. You start by getting a news reader or aggregator. This is basically a one-stop shop for the latest updates from your favorite websites, blogs, or news outlets.

   There are two primary sources of news readers: web-based and downloadable desktop applications.

   The four well-known free web-based aggregators are:

   Some of the popular desktop applications are:

   • Awasu, FeedDemon, and Newz Crawler (for Windows)
   • NetNewsWire and Newsfire (for Macintosh)

   These desktop applications require a small purchase price, but you get more features.

3. Once you have chosen a news reader, all you have to do is select the RSS feeds of the sites that you're interested in. Available RSS feeds are usually indicated by a small orange box with the letters RSS or XML . You can subscribe to the feed by
   • clicking on the button
   • dragging the URL of the RSS feed into your news reader
   • cutting and pasting the same URL into a new feed in your news reader.

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What are the terms and conditions for using ADBI 's RSS feeds?

We encourage the use of ADBI RSS feeds for personal use in a news reader or as part of a non-commercial website, subject to our Terms and Conditions.

ADBI does not accept liability for its RSS feeds.

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How do I get the ADBI RSS feeds for my website or newsreader?

Click on the links below for the codes or right-click on the link, select "copy shortcut" or "copy target address" to copy the web address (URL), then paste the URL in the appropriate section of your news reader.

	Research Publications
	Events
	Working Paper

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Related Links*

• RSS Quick Start Guide
• Wikipedia
• XML.com: What is RSS?

* The ADBI web site provides links to external sites that are not under its control. ADBI is not responsible for the content of these sites.