Interesting Uses for RSS Feeds

The core use for RSS is generally consideredmentions of your company, product, competitors,
news headlines and blog syndication, butor other specific keywords. Conducting ego
innovative businesses are learning to use RSS insearches, not only allows you to stay informed,
different ways. Consider RSS as a communicationbut also allows you to maintain a strategic
channel that can provide current, targetedadvantage over competing companies. A number
information as it appears within a very targetedof new Internet services are freely available that
audience.make these 'ego searches' painless and easy.
Monitoring Newsgroups/UsenetMany of the services allow you to create a
Google Groups is a free online community andkeyword based feed. Each time new information
discussion group service that offers the Web'scontaining the keyword appears in the searched
most comprehensive archive of Usenet postings.resources, the RSS feed updates.
Google Groups can be monitored using RSS feeds.More on Ego Searches:
In order to monitor a specific newsgroup simplyShipments
add "/feed/msgs.xml" to the end of the GoogleReceive notification via RSS feeds when
Group URL. Add the new URL to a newsgrouppackages are delivered. Custom RSS feeds can
reader and receive updates each time a new postbe created to monitor delivery progress. Track
is added to the newsgroup.the status of packages shipped via US Postal
Example Feed:Service, USP, DHL or Federal Express.
CalendarsSimple Tracking -
Build a calendar for public or private use andSite Checks
receive calendar updates via an RSS feed.Initially used by search engines to indicate new
Calendars can be created for personal reminderswebsites with top ranking for specific keywords.
to pay bills or attend social functions. CalendarsMany webmasters provide RSS feeds to let
can also be used for specific groups like schools,visitors know when web content changes occur.
sporting events, or industry events. The calendarCoupons or Specials
can be syndicated and shared using RSS feeds.Everyone loves a bargain, RSS feeds that
CalendarHub -promote time sensitive discounts or offers are
Example Feed -becoming increasingly popular. Restaurants convey
Weatherlunch specials while travel companies convey last
Enter a zip code and obtain the weatherminute deals to prospective travelers using RSS
information in a specific region. Click the orangeFeeds.
RSS icon and add the feed to your reader. EachSample Restaurants Feed - or Sample Travel
morning you will receive local and regional weatherFeed -
reports as they are made available. RSS feedsAuction Monitoring
can be customized to include current localItems on eBay are time sensitive, few individuals
conditions, local Doppler radar, pollen trends,have time to make daily auction checks of new
regional video forecasts with expert commentary,auctions for specific products. Create an RSS
and extended forecast details.feed using keywords to monitor products as they
- or RSS Weather -become available for auction.
Classifieds (Homes/Jobs)Bidding Tools -
Curious about the availability of specificExample Feeds -
employment opportunities in a specific industry?RSS is still very young. Both publishers and
Receive notification when positions are madeconsumers are actively seeking ways to exploit
available. RSS feeds can be created for regions,this communication medium. Additional uses of
salary ranges, or positions.RSS feeds are popping up daily. Consider how
RSSJobs - or Craigslist Example Feed -your business might use this new communication
Ego Searchesmedium to increase sales, increase productivity,
Ego searches are free and simple searchesand reach new customers.
designed to monitor blogs and news portals for