It has been a week of a steep learning! This weeks buzz word is RSS - Really simple syndication. I worked out what it means and have done plenty of reading, but what does an RSS look like, what does it do and why should I use one? I must admit that I thought it was a communications system similar to IM (instant messaging) but it is much more!
Following the RSS tutorial helped the penny drop and I had that 'eureka' moment. RSS is much more - the ability to subscribe to websites, blogs etc of any particular subject or topic and then have instant access and display of the top posts for the day. How cool! I can keep upto date with the latest info, news, events and discussions that occur on a global level for free and from my home or work pc. The next part is a bit tricky - which RSS links to choose, what information do I want to access, is the information relevant and accurate in content and the steps I need to do to link the RSS list onto this blog.
The second part of my learning has been through helping another blogger inserting graphics into a blog. It is so easy and I only wish that frontpage had the same format (which is why I use coffee cup for my web pages www.violablue.com.au!) I'll include some happy snaps at a later date but thought to display two types of Nixies (just in case you were wondering what one is!) Nixie Clock developed in 1952 ("Numeric Indicator eXperimental No. 1" - very retro and coming back into fashion) . Have a great day and enjoy - Purplenixiegirl
2 comments:
Photo's...great. Now I'll have to have a go putting some on my blog, plus as you mention get the RSS feeds linked to the blog rather than having to go into another place to see the recent postings...
I am a very visual person, so I love the photos. RSS is a great invention, but I agree you do ned to be selective...
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