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RSS Feeds

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It's an easy way for you to keep up with the announcements and new materials posted on FindYouthInfo. By subscribing to our RSS feed(s), you will see when new content is posted to our site without actually having to visit the site.

What Is an RSS Reader?

An RSS reader is a small software program that collects and displays RSS feeds. It allows you to scan headlines from a number of news sources in a central location. There are many RSS news readers and services (sometimes called aggregators) available from the Internet. Smartphones also typically offer RSS readers as native applications or for download. Current versions of most browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari, as well as some portals like Google and Yahoo offer RSS services for their subscribers.

How Do I Use RSS Feeds?

The first step is to choose an RSS reader. Each reader has a slightly different way of adding a new feed, also called a "channel." If you have a current version of a major browser (e.g., Interent Exploer, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome), you will likely see an orange RSS icon in your address bar or in one of the main toolbars. Click this icon to begin the subscription process. If you are using a standalone RSS reader, you can use the instructions below. However, exact instructions may differ for your reader.

• Click on the link or XML button near the feed you want. Once you do so, you will see a page displaying XML code.
  Example: FindYouthInfo Announcements
• From your web browser's address bar, copy the URL (web address). For example, the URL you would copy for the FindYouthInfo Annoucements feed is:
  http://www.findyouthinfo.gov/FYIannouncements.xml.
• Paste that URL into the "Add New Channel" or “Add New Feed” section of your reader. The RSS feed will start to display and regularly update the headlines for you.

 

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