What is RSS?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is an XML-based format for distributing information. You can subscribe to RSS feeds on a large number of Web sites and weblogs (blogs), and have new/updated content delivered right to you, instead of you going to get it. RSS feeds can be read by a variety of newsreaders, many of which are free.

One of the best explanations of RSS can be found on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Click here to read it.

What is an RSS newsreader or aggregator?

Quoted from Wikipedia:

A program known as a feed reader or aggregator can check RSS-enabled web pages on behalf of a user and display any updated articles that it finds. RSS saves users from having to repeatedly visit favorite websites to check for new content or be notified of updates via email. It is now very common to find RSS feeds on most major web sites, as well as many smaller ones.

Feed Readers or News aggregators are typically constructed as extensions to a web browser, as extensions to an email program, or as standalone programs. Some programs now also have native support of RSS and/or Atom, such as Mozilla Firefox (via "live bookmarks"), Mozilla Thunderbird (via "RSS accounts"), Opera (via an "RSS browser"), and Avant Browser (via "XML feeds"). RSS support will be available in the next version of Safari on Mac OS X.

Web-based feed readers and aggregators such as the ones found on My Yahoo, Yahoo!'s user-customizable Web page, on Retronimo or on Bloglines, require no software installation and make the user's "feeds" available on any computer with Web access.

What are Audible RSS feeds?

In each Audible RSS feed, you will find information about what's best at Audible, what's new, what's free, and more. Each feed will include information about selected audiobooks and programs, plus a direct link back to each product mentioned.

How do I use RSS feeds?

We suggest that you install a newsreader that displays RSS feeds. Once you've chosen a newsreader, subscribe to any feeds that interest you by pasting the RSS URL into your newsreader or by clicking the RSS button that appears next to that feed. Then, use your newsreader to take a look at what's inside.

Click here for an excellent tutorial on using RSS feeds on c|net Reviews.

What if I use a web-based service like My Yahoo, My MSN, Newsgator Online or Bloglines to subscribe to RSS feeds?

Click the orange RSS button as you would any other link. On the resulting page, you'll find subscribe buttons for the RSS reader you use.

Can you suggest some other newsreaders? Where can I find more information about RSS?

Here are some RSS resources on the web:

• RSS Quickstart Guide from Lockergnome.com
• RSS: News you choose from c|net Reviews
• RSS Newsreaders Deliver Headlines from WebSearchGuide.ca
• How to Read RSS Feeds on Windows from Download.com
• Alex Barnett's "RSS 101" tutorial & screencast

What are the terms of usage for Audible RSS feeds?

Our RSS feeds are for personal use in a news reader or as part of a non-commercial website or blog. Please attribute any use of an RSS feed obtained on this site as provided by Audible, Inc. Your use of the RSS feed is subject to the following terms and conditions. Please read these terms and conditions prior to using any RSS feed from Audible.