RSS feed

Ken · 11-29-2005

As more and more custom home pages -- google, yahoo, MSN, MyWay, etc -- allow RSS feeds, it would be really nice to have one for this site. Sure does make it easy to see new posts from your home page.

**Spok** · 12-01-2005

OK...what is an RSS feed?

Ken · 12-01-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

OK...what is an RSS feed?

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a lightweight XML format designed for sharing headlines and other Web content. Think of it as a distributable "What's New" for web sites. But it's not just for news. Pretty much anything that can be broken down into discrete items can be syndicated via RSS

For example, I belong to a few forums and have been able to add their RSS feeds to my google home page. That way I can see the latest posts from these forums right on my home page. See for yourself below - it's very slick. Notice the content on the right, spcifically the st-owners.com forum - I can see the most recent posts and click there to go to a specific post or to the site. Many sites are creating an RSS feed since it normally increases traffic to the site.

**Freakinout** · 12-08-2005

We are going to hold off on trying to do an RSS feed at the moment, but just so you know, its not off the table. There are a lot of projects going on for this forum right now, and they are taking priority.

Ken · 12-08-2005

Thanks for the update, Freakinout.

My experience with RSS in the administration of other boards is that (with Vbulletin anywys) it is just a matter of turing on the switch in the Admin Config:
Admin CP -> vBulletin Options -> External Data Provider

It really is a great way to get people coming to the board, and increasing repeat visitors, which is why RSS has gained so much popularity on community sites.

Ken · 03-09-2006

Hi Freakinout! Was just wondering if the RSS feed was still on the table. Sure would be nice to get this site's feed on my Google home page. Just about every forum site I belong to now has a feed - pretty please?

**Freakinout** · 03-09-2006

I think we turned it on at motorcycle-journal.com, but let me see what its like here.

**Freakinout** · 03-09-2006

I turned it on, no idea what you have to do to make it work though.

Ken · 03-09-2006

Thanks! I'll try to find the default URL for vBulletin feeds - it should be something like http://www.kawasakimotorcyles.org/fo...l.php?type=rss If I find the feed, I'll post it up here.

*trikebubble* · 03-09-2006

I keep it simple. This is my homepage.

Ken · 03-09-2006

kawasakimotorcycles.org RSS Feed: http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo....php?type=RSS2

Works great! Now I can see the 10 most recent posts right from my home page! Yippee!

Thank you Freakinout!

**Freakinout** · 03-09-2006

Just don't get lost in the thousands of posts we have here daily.

insolentminx · 06-20-2009

(back from the dead, and bumping for anyone who might be interested)

awesome, i'm very glad i found this...
just got a new HTC Touch HD phone and it has a RSS facility... tried seraching everywhere for one on this site, then found this thread

i know they get updated rapidly with all the quick posts, but hopefully i'll still be able to amuse myself and catch up with what's going on while 'on the move'

11-29-2005	#1 (permalink)
Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,545	RSS feed As more and more custom home pages -- google, yahoo, MSN, MyWay, etc -- allow RSS feeds, it would be really nice to have one for this site. Sure does make it easy to see new posts from your home page. __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

12-01-2005	#2 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,700	OK...what is an RSS feed? __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

12-08-2005	#4 (permalink)
Freakinout The Absentee Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,149	We are going to hold off on trying to do an RSS feed at the moment, but just so you know, its not off the table. There are a lot of projects going on for this forum right now, and they are taking priority. __________________ Support Self Defense Freakinout

12-08-2005	#5 (permalink)
Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,545	Thanks for the update, Freakinout. My experience with RSS in the administration of other boards is that (with Vbulletin anywys) it is just a matter of turing on the switch in the Admin Config: Admin CP -> vBulletin Options -> External Data Provider It really is a great way to get people coming to the board, and increasing repeat visitors, which is why RSS has gained so much popularity on community sites. __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

03-09-2006	#6 (permalink)
Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,545	Hi Freakinout! Was just wondering if the RSS feed was still on the table. Sure would be nice to get this site's feed on my Google home page. Just about every forum site I belong to now has a feed - pretty please? __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

03-09-2006	#7 (permalink)
Freakinout The Absentee Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,149	I think we turned it on at motorcycle-journal.com, but let me see what its like here. __________________ Support Self Defense Freakinout

03-09-2006	#8 (permalink)
Freakinout The Absentee Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,149	I turned it on, no idea what you have to do to make it work though. __________________ Support Self Defense Freakinout

03-09-2006	#9 (permalink)
Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,545	Thanks! I'll try to find the default URL for vBulletin feeds - it should be something like http://www.kawasakimotorcyles.org/fo...l.php?type=rss If I find the feed, I'll post it up here. __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

03-09-2006	#10 (permalink)
trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,636	I keep it simple. This is my homepage. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

03-09-2006	#11 (permalink)
Ken Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,545	kawasakimotorcycles.org RSS Feed: http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo....php?type=RSS2 Works great! Now I can see the 10 most recent posts right from my home page! Yippee! Thank you Freakinout! __________________ Ken Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. Last edited by Ken : 03-09-2006 at 07:53 PM.

03-09-2006	#12 (permalink)
Freakinout The Absentee Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,149	Just don't get lost in the thousands of posts we have here daily. __________________ Support Self Defense Freakinout

06-20-2009	#13 (permalink)
insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 12,251	(back from the dead, and bumping for anyone who might be interested) awesome, i'm very glad i found this... just got a new HTC Touch HD phone and it has a RSS facility... tried seraching everywhere for one on this site, then found this thread i know they get updated rapidly with all the quick posts, but hopefully i'll still be able to amuse myself and catch up with what's going on while 'on the move' __________________ Steve Poser Proud® 900 Custom CBR 600RR IBA: #40198 Pics

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