What are Web Feeds/RSS Feeds?

Web feeds are an easy and efficient way for Internet users to keep track of the latest content that is published by their favorite sites. Once, users had to conduct exhaustive searches and visit several web sites to find relevant online content. By using a feed reader (more on this later), they can now have this information brought automatically to their desktops!

Many of today's web feeds are created using RSS technology. An RSS feed is a type of web feed, but it is not the only type.

In its simplest form, an RSS feed is a computer-readable summary of the content of a Web page (or collection of Web pages). The earliest RSS feeds were used by webloggers, to alert their readers about updates to their sites. But today, many leading corporations and publishing companies are using RSS feeds to distribute and syndicate their content.

How will I benefit from using RSS feeds?

The main benefit of any web feed is that it helps you cope with information overload. Web feeds monitor the flow of new information on the Internet. Web feeds keep track of more sites than anyone could possible ever visit and help you identify and locate relevant content.

Once you are subscribed to the RSS feeds, your feed reader will do all the work for you. It will show you only what's new on our web sites since the last time you've checked your feeds. This allows you to review a wealth of new information in a short time. Because you receive feed information in a highly useful manner, you can deal with it quickly and efficiently.

Why should I subscribe to web feeds?

Because it's a convenient and effective way to stay apprised of our content, as soon as it's published. Web feeds deliver the latest news, views and reviews directly to your desktop.

How do I subscribe to RSS feeds?

To subscribe to the web feed, select one of the web-based readers below:

 Or subscribe to the DFI News feed using your favorite reader.