Definition of Content Syndication

Content syndication refers to the process of monitoring content that is frequently updated by using RSS feeds. In fact, several benefits are attached to this process. In the first place, content syndication delivers regularly changing web content in a timely fashion without any effort on the interested party’s behalf. Individuals who use the Web on a regular basis can easily stay involved while saving time doing it. Plus, the security of these web users is safeguarded by the lack of a necessity to sign up for newsletters and emails.

Many online publishers, news-related websites, blog sites, and others offer content syndication through RSS feeds. Access to the information is provided by an RSS feed reader or aggregator that gathers the information and has it ready for you to access. A variety of popular feed readers are available including NewsGator (Windows), FeedReader (Windows), and Amphetadesk. Popular web-based feed readers include Google Reader, My Yahoo, and Bloglines.

External links:

• Wikipedia explanation of RSS
• A quick to read one page explanation of RSS