Definition: RSS, originally Rich Site Summary, now stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is a method by which web content can be easily and quickly distributed when it is changed or newly entered into a web site or web log. Most blogs automatically include an RSS feed. This feed automatically sends out formatted releases of new posts that are received by those who use RSS news readers and subscribe to that particular feed.
Various services offer free news readers and paid versions with more features, such as keyword searches that locate feeds of interest based on the user's keywords. Other services offer conversions of the RSS feeds to email format for those that don't know how or don't care to use a news reader.
Also Known As: Rich Site Summary
