RSS Feeds? Whats the big deal?
RSS feeds and social networking links are popping up on many homepage's. So what’s the big deal? Do RSS feeds really make a difference?
Below are a few advantages and disadvantages to implementing RSS feeds on your website. Level 9 works with you in deciding to add these features.
1. Saves a lot of Time
RSS feeds save time and subscribers can quickly scan the feeds without having to visit the website.
2. Present and Timely
RSS feeds automatically update themselves with new information that’s posted, allowing subscribers to be instantly updates.
3. Totally Spam Free
RSS eliminates spam.
4. Opt-In & Opt Out
Subscribers pick and choose what they’d like be updated on as well as turning the feature off if they want to discontinue the service.
5. Increases traffic and productivity
RSS feeds increase overall productivity and general traffic from subscribers
6. Competitive
Whether you decide to implement RSS feeds or not, your competitors likely will.
Disadvantages include:
1. Not Widely Utilized Yet
RSS feeds are growing in popularity, but for it’s a fairly new feature and far from mainstream technology.
2. Content Can Easily Be Replicated
Content in RSS feeds can easily be copied and replicated.
3. Difficult to Track Subscribers
It’s not easy to track the number of subscribers who read the RSS feeds.
Whether you choose to add an RSS feed to your website, Level 9 can help create and install this link to increase productivity to your website. Contact http://www.level9digital.com/contact/ for more information.