I remember when RSS feeds started becoming popular in 2005. Many bloggers said RSS was going to be the death of e-mail. Some even made the bold prediction that e-mail newsletters would be obsolete in a couple of years. Well it's 5 years later, and even though RSS is more … [Read more...]
How I Created My RSS Subscription Box [Video]
After numerous requests, I finally created a video that shows you how I created the RSS subscription box on this blog. Enjoy! If you're reading this via e-mail or an RSS reader that does not display YouTube videos, click this link to watch the video. … [Read more...]
How I Gained 200 Blog Subscribers Fast!
As I wrote in another post, you cannot assume your blog readers know how to use RSS. Even though you're comfortable with it, the majority of web surfers simply don't understand it. So if you use Feedburner, make sure you also offer the "Subscribe by Email" feature in … [Read more...]
Free, Unique RSS Icons & Buttons
Why use the same, boring orange RSS icon? Call attention to your feed and add an ounce of flavor to your site with a refreshing button or icon. Your RSS feed will never be ignored again. :) Notes: Please "Save As" to your own PC and upload to your Web server. That way … [Read more...]