RSS Feed Readers

Description

RSS is a standard for sending frequently updated web content to users. The advantage of RSS feed readers is that updates to your subscribed "channels" are delivered automatically to your RSS news reader in an easy to browse format.

Uses and Potential Benefits

Internet users can quickly read new information from a number of web pages, only seeing new content. Example: program officers might set up their feed readers to pull information from a common set of web and news sites relevant to their program area to easily stay up to date on current events.

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

www.google.com/reader

www.netvibes.com

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

Why Nonprofit Managers Must Use RSS — And How to Start

All About RSS

Real Time or Time Independent?

Time Independent

Can Start Small and Expand?

Yes

Time/Cost to Implement?

Low

Time/Cost to Maintain

Low