Handy-Dandy Guide To Automatically Reading Blogs
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Guide to Automatically Reading Blogs with Ease
Introduction to RSS and Its Benefits
Many people are still unfamiliar with RSS, a tool that can make it much easier to keep up with various blogs. Imagine having a personalized morning newspaper featuring stories on topics you choose, delivered daily. With a free blog reader or news aggregator, you can create a custom page on your web browser filled with the latest updates on subjects you care about.
Setting up your own personalized news feed might seem complicated, but with this step-by-step guide, you’ll be reading relevant information from across the internet on a single web page. Invest just 30 minutes of your time, and you’ll gain a streamlined way to access content.
What is a Blog?
A blog (short for “web log”) is essentially an online diary. With millions available, the challenge lies in finding those that interest you and keeping track of updates. Blogs can provide the inside scoop in your field, but their irregular posting schedules mean constantly checking for new posts. Enter the blog reader, technically known as an RSS Reader.
Why Read Blogs?
Reasons to Dive into Blogs
1. Direct Access to Experts: Get unfiltered insights from industry leaders. For instance, learn tech trends from Jonathan Schwartz (Sun) or media perspectives from Dan Gillmor (San Jose Mercury News).
2. Efficiency: Use a news aggregator to quickly see updates from multiple sources. Instead of visiting individual sites like the NY Times or Washington Post, view everything in one place.
3. Personal Insights: Discover what individuals are working on, their concerns, and even personal interests. Comments sections allow for interaction and relationship-building.
4. Breaking News: Many announcements appear first on blogs.
Understanding RSS Readers
What is RSS?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. Your blog reader relies on the syndicated news from blogs, meaning you receive the latest updates without having to visit each site.
Finding an RSS Reader
Search for RSS Reader options online. Popular choices include Newsgator, Google Reader, and Rocket. This guide will focus on Bloglines, but the principles apply across platforms.
Step-by-step Guide to Using Bloglines
1. Open two browser windows.
2. In the first window, visit my blog: [My Blog](http://www.exec-comms.com/blog).
3. In the second window, go to [Bloglines](http://www.bloglines.com) and choose to Subscribe?"it’s free.
4. In Bloglines, under My Feeds, choose Add and find where it says Blog or feed URL.
5. Return to my blog, find the Subscribe button, and right-click on RSS. Choose Copy Shortcut, then paste this into Bloglines where it says Blog feed or URL:
`http://www.exec-comms.com/blog/?feed=rss2`
6. Click Subscribe, then continue with the subscription options.
7. Result: You now have a feed to my blog. New updates will appear in Bloglines.
8. Explore more blogs and add them similarly to keep updated across different sources.
How to Find Blogs that Interest You
9. Start by searching in Bloglines. Click on any blog title to visit the site and find the RSS button. Repeat previous steps to add it to Bloglines. Use folders to organize different topics.
10. Other Places to Discover Blogs:
- Google’s Blog Search
- [Technorati](http://www.technorati.com)
11. Check the sidebar of any blog you like for recommended reads. This "Blogroll" often lists quality blogs.
12. Final Tip: Use Google News to search for topics. Add these searches as feeds to Bloglines by finding the RSS link and following similar steps.
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That's it! Enjoy the convenience of automatic blog updates.
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