Why RSS Is Webmasters’ Paradise
Why RSS Is Webmasters' Paradise
Does RSS stand for Really Simple Syndicate? Many web visitors are often confused
as to what RSS really stands for as they come across various definitions of
RSS in different sites. However, the truth is that RSS doesn't have any
single definition as such. In fact, its derivatives have always remained a
subject of debate among the webmasters and experts. Following are some popular
definitions that RSS is associated with:
- Really Simple Syndication
- Rich Site Summary
- R(DF) Site Summary
- Rich Site Syndication
- Rich Syndication Standard
Interestingly, no consensus has yet been established with regard to a standard
definition of RSS. However, when it comes to its utility of RSS, there exist
hardly any differences amongst the webmasters. Before we talk about why and
how webmasters across the length and breadth of the web deploy RSS as a potential
tool or technique for boosting their website traffic, let's have a brief
knowledge on what the phenomenon called RSS.
RSS
The logic behind the origin of RSS was to share information with a larger
audience through syndication of news and information. Though, primarily, it
was being used only for the news websites, its uses later spilled over to other
areas such as forums, weblogs, and even e-commerce sites as well. RSS revolves
around the technology that uses XML allowing the users to subscribe to those
websites that have RSS feeds deployed in their sites. RSS feeds are offered
on the web content which changes very frequently. Whether an organization is
small or large, it can consider RSS as a serious option for increasing the
volume of traffic to its website. These days, RSS is extensively used in weblogs
as well as news organizations.
Reasons why RSS Feeds are a 'Rage' among webmasters
- RSS feeds immensely benefit webmasters in terms of increasing not only
the volume of traffic but also their search engine ranking significantly in
the web.
-. RSS feeds are the fastest way to get spidered and indexed by search engines.
Believe it or not, even a new website with an RSS feed on it, can get listed
in major search engines such as Yahoo in as few as 72 hours!
-. RSS feeds open the floodgate for the prospective customers to discover
the inherent potential of websites in offering them what they look for.
-. RSS feeds allow the webmasters a great way to send news letters and e-zines
to their visitors and potential customers many of whom are usually reluctant
to receive newsletters due spam threats. However, RSS feeds generated news
letters are increasing becoming popular among the web visitors now-a-days.
-. RSS feeds potentially encourage and motivate the prospective customers
to become paying customers and strengthen the ties with the existing customers
as well.
-. RSS feeds offer a brand-new revenue model from selling advertisement space
within it.
Impact of RSS Feeds on Websites
-. Free, fresh, keyword-rich content gets added to the website automatically
which helps the site gets updated at a regular interval.
-. RSS feeds encourage the search engine spiders to visit your sites more
often.
- Websites achieve dramatically increased traffic as a result of high search
engine ranking with the help of RSS feeds.
Maneet Puri leads Day Robinson Services India, an emerging name in the web based application services industry. He offers solutions related to web design India and web
maintenance India services to many domestic as well as off-shore clients. Maneet has over 10 years of substantial experience on web design
which he implements for various knowledge driven processes.
About the Author: Maneet Puri leads Day Robinson Services India, an emerging name in the web based application services industry. He offers solutions related to web design India and web maintenance India services to many domestic as well as off-shore clients. Maneet has over 10 years of substantial experience on web design which he implements for various knowledge driven processes.
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