Comments on: Save time & spot opportunities with RSS

By: Ed Walker

Ed Walker — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:54:25 +0000

I think I’d be lost without RSS, I was introduced to it by a tutor during my studies at university and it’s fantastic.

I use bloglines (always tempted to move to Google Reader, but it would be too much hassle) to keep abreast of developments across journalism, the web, communications and marketing.

RSS is great because it allows me to keep up with lots of subjects easily.

By: Jim Connolly

Jim Connolly — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:40:51 +0000

Glad you like the blog Frank!

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:13:18 +0000

Like your blog!!

Kudo’s!

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By: Jim Connolly

Jim Connolly — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:56:02 +0000

Hello Allan,
Thanks for the comment.

I have used friendfeed – it was recommended to me by Robert Scoble; who I regularly chat with on Twitter. I think it’s less intuitive than some 2.0 services but I know that it can also be extremely useful too.

I will have another crack at friendfeed during the week and let you know how I get on.

By: Jim Connolly

Jim Connolly — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:54:04 +0000

Hello Kim,
Thanks for the comment and the link. (You can see what Kim is referring to by clicking on her name in her comment.)

I also use Google reader for my RSS and find it really valuable. Like you say, it saves stacks of time and is really flexible too. I also like the comment you make about how different kinds of people are more likely to use RSS. It’s of equal value to everyone, yet it seems businesses in the ‘tech industry are still the people to use it. Of course, these are by definition the ‘early adopters’ of all things ‘tech.

Thanks Kim!

By: Allan

Allan — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:02:58 +0000

I use Google Reader for my RSS feeds and I’m experimenting with FriendFeed. Have you used FriendFeed? I think it can be a potentially powerful new Web service. It has the ability to aggregate your web services across the Internet.

By: Kim Cornwall Malseed

Kim Cornwall Malseed — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:15:35 +0000

Great post Jim, and very timely. I started using RSS through Google Reader a month ago and it’s my new best friend. Such a huge time saver for keeping up on my favorite blogs and podcasts. I suggest using the PostRank filter to see what posts are most popular, terrific way to see what types of information people like so I can use that knowledge when posting to my own blog. Not to copy what others are doing, but helps me be a better blogger over time.

I was inspired to start using RSS when I read a MarketingSherpa survey that found that while only 16% of the general public uses RSS feeds, 71% of B2B technology buyers (the customers of some of my clients) assign at least some value to their RSS use. I did a survey of 300 B2B tech company websites and found 70% of them offer no RSS feeds and are missing a valuable opportunity. Wrote a report with tips on RSS strategy and resources, it’s at the link I provided if it could help anyone.

By: Jim Connolly

Jim Connolly — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:36:08 +0000

Hello Jacqui,

Thanks for the comment. I am glad you found the post useful. Enjoy RSS and let me know how you get on!

By: Jacqui Rawlings

Jacqui Rawlings — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:46:49 +0000

I have seen that RSS logo so many times and never used it before – until now! Once again Jim, you have mastered the art of making something that used to seem really hard, sound really easy. You are also my first ever subscription. Thanks Jim!