Of all the (not so new) advances on the web, I think one of my favorites is RSS. The name: Really Simple Syndication doesn't really explain the awesomeness of it. It doesn't really say much at all.
So, if you aren't using it yet - you should. RSS is an incredible time saver. There just isn't a better way to stay on top of breaking news, blogs, podcasts, or even travel deals.
In a nutshell - RSS is a way for the things you care about to come to you. That's right - no more checking to see if I've published a new blog or to see if there are any great hotel deals in Charleston. If something new is happening - It'll be in your RSS feeds.
With RSS readers being abundant, free, and simple to use - there just isn't a reason not to use one. Google Reader is a great example. And for free, who can complain. Just click the "RSS" button (or subscribe) button on virtually any site - and you're on your way!
What am I reading in RSS now? Well, current favorites are:
So, if you aren't using it yet - you should. RSS is an incredible time saver. There just isn't a better way to stay on top of breaking news, blogs, podcasts, or even travel deals.
In a nutshell - RSS is a way for the things you care about to come to you. That's right - no more checking to see if I've published a new blog or to see if there are any great hotel deals in Charleston. If something new is happening - It'll be in your RSS feeds.
With RSS readers being abundant, free, and simple to use - there just isn't a reason not to use one. Google Reader is a great example. And for free, who can complain. Just click the "RSS" button (or subscribe) button on virtually any site - and you're on your way!
What am I reading in RSS now? Well, current favorites are:
- Slashfood
- The DIS board forums, WDW Today Forums
- Twitter feeds
- Facebook updates
- Digg (of course - I think this is a Nerd requirement)
- Charleston Visitor's Bureau
- Podcasts from the DIS Unplugged, WDW News Today, All About the Mouse
- Koi farm news
- Flickr picture feeds - OBX and WDW, great combo!
- Whole Foods news
- and local news from Greenvilleonline.com
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