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On all our sites, you'll see this icon. It is the official icon for real simple syndication or RSS.

What is RSS?

Basically, RSS is a way to deliver web content to you instead of you going to it.

RSS is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a "feed," "web feed," or "channel," contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually.

RSS content can be read using software called a "feed reader" or an "aggregator." The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.

Why should I subscribe to content from RomeoChurch.com?

For one thing, it's really cool to have web content delivered to you instead of you having to remember to look for it. Secondly, we want to help you get connected to what we're doing at the church and we are increasingly communicating to one another using digital content.

How do I get it on my computer?

When you see the RSS icon on one of our sites, simply click it to have the content added to your aggregator or feed reader. (This applies to all sorts of websites, not just church content. News, blogs, etc) When you click on the icon it will ask you where you want it added to. Simply chose your feed reader and you are all set.

Can you recommend a feed reader or aggregator?

Absolutely! We'll recommend 3 and they are each 100% free.

1. iGoogle and/or Google Reader: It's as simple as creating an account and logging in. When you find a site you'd like to subscribe to simple click on the feed icon and chose iGoogle or Google reader. In addition to site feeds your homepage is 100% customizeable with lots of different options simply by clicking the "add stuff" button.
2. myYahoo: Not a fan of Google? No problem Yahoo! offers an excellent feed reader with loads of add-ons. All 100% free.
3. Newsgator: If you would like a web-based feed aggregator that is not tied into an outside company, Newsgator is the best way to go. Loads of features and 100% AJAX based it has a very slick interface.