What is RSS?

RSS is Really Simple Syndication.

Wherever you see this orange symbol:

…it means you can to “subscribe” to a website.

Its a bit like getting your daily newspaper delivered – rather than you going out to the newsagent, the news gets delivered to you.

RSS in Plain English:

Howard Rheingold’s Introduction to RSS

Google Reader in Plain English

See also:

• Rob Purdie‘s excellent presentation: What is RSS and why should NGOs care? (.odp)
• BBC News Feed Guide
• FeedBurner’s Feed 101
• What is RSS by ProBlogger