Today is May 1st. That means today is the day for RSS users to get the word out there to non-RSS users. Don’t know what RSS is?

What is RSS?

Really Simple Syndication. This is a format for websites that update regularly (like a blog or news site) to deliver their new information directly to you. This means you can get news and other information from all your favorite sites quickly and efficiently without having to actually visit them. If there’s new content, it’ll be sent to you in an RSS document (called a feed). If there is no new content, it won’t be sent to you. Now that’s simple syndication, really.

If you’re more of a visual learner, watch this video by Common Craft and it’ll clarify what you just read, and also explain how to get feeds (how to subscribe).

Happy RSS Awareness Day.