Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - RSS

What does RSS stand for?

• Rich Site Summary

• Rapid Site Syndication

• Random Site Summary

• Really Simple Syndication

What is the main purpose of using RSS?

• To provide a feed of new articles

• To sell products online

• To create online forums

• To share personal photos

How do people subscribe to RSS feeds?

• By visiting the website directly

• By making a phone call

• By sending an email request

• By adding the RSS feed URL to a reader application

What type of software can be used to read RSS feeds?

• Feed reader software

• Photo editing software

• Gaming software

• Video editing software

What is NetNewsWire?

• A social media platform

• A video streaming service

• An online shopping website

• A popular RSS feed reader application

How do podcast player apps use RSS?

• To write articles

• To edit photos

• To create online games

• To distribute episodes to subscribers

What type of information does the XML used by RSS include?

• Metadata like episode titles, artwork, and show notes

• Personal contact details

• Financial information

• Medical records

Why are RSS feeds for news publishers declining in popularity?

• Due to the rise of social media

• Due to lack of interest in news

• Due to technical issues

• Due to government regulations

What do sites like Facebook and Twitter provide that has impacted the popularity of RSS feeds?

• A feed of travel tips

• A feed of cooking recipes

• A live feed of news articles and a feed of discussion

• A feed of movie reviews

What is the value of the information provided by social media platforms according to publishers and advertisers?

• More valuable than RSS feeds

• Less valuable than RSS feeds

• Not valuable at all

• Equally valuable as RSS feeds