Converting RSS to HTML Web Pages
Robin Good has put together a great piece that discusses the various options available to individuals interested in converting RSS feeds to HTML web pages. He did not however mention the very popular rss2html.php script that is freely available. Related resources: Displaying RSS Feeds
Email vs RSS Feeds
The debate rages on comparing email and RSS feeds. Lets face it their are benefits associated with each and downsides as well. Email and RSS really are different communication mediums and they are designed for different purposes. RSS Pros 1. Subscriber Control - you choose what you want to receive 2. Privacy - no need to release private information in order to subscribe (in most cases) 3. Scannable - easy to scan, saving time 4. No Filtering Issues - nothing is lost to spam filters 5. Reach - syndication expands a companies reach RSS Cons 1. Tracking - RSS is very difficult to reliably track 2. Metrics - accurate reporting is near impossible 3. Adoption - RSS adoption is still limited, not everyone has an RSS reader Email Pros 1. One on One - designed for personalization 2. Compatibility - everyone can send and receive email Email Cons 1. Spam - emails are lost in spam filters 2. More Spam - noise to sound ratio overwhelming Perhaps this over simplifies the comparison but it clearly shows that the two communication methods excel in different areas.
Syndication Lawsuit
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against VeriSign Inc. over its Moreover news aggregation services in a case reminiscent of a dispute between news services and Google News. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Thursday, seeks to stop Moreover, which is owned by VeriSign, from publishing the news content of the Associated Press. Complete Article
Fair Use Defined by RIAA
Cary Sherman the President of the RIAA defined Fair Use and expressed his concern that it was being twisted far beyond what the original framers intended. Like a trademark that becomes generic, the fair use doctrine is in danger of losing its meaning and value if CEA’s self-serving claims are taken at face value. CEA has twisted and contorted “fair use” beyond its true intent, turning it into a free pass for those who simply don’t want to pay for creative works. Complete Article
TalkDigger Ego Search Tool
TalkDigger is another Ego Search tool, enter a search word or phrase and subscribe to the feed generated. The feed ill update each time TalkDigger locates the defined keyword online.
Realtors and RSS Feeds
RSS feeds are becoming an essential tool for Realtors, who are struggling in a declining market. real estate offices that adopt technology as a marketing tool will remain one step ahead of their competition. Realty and RSS Feeds
Web Graphics, Photos and Templates
Web Design Elements are topic specific CD ROMs that contain graphics, hiqh quality photographs and web templates about a specific industry. Great solution for small businesses looking for an online identity.
Syndicate IQ Shuts Down
Syndicate IQ has ceased operations according to a notice on its homepage.Syndicate IQ was a company that provided feed management, statistics and advertisements. Syndicate IQ competed with Pheedo and to some extent FeedBurner.
Christmas Feed Icons
This is a little late in posting but still worthy of a mention. Webfruits posted Christmas Feed Icons.
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