Tip: Make use of RSS
You’re busy. You have a lot going on in your life. I have a tip for making life a little easier. Make use of RSS. RSS isn’t just for blogs anymore.
Idea 1: Use an RSS reader (like Google Reader) to subscribe to blogs you often visit. By subscribing, you’ll see all the latest articles from those blogs each day when you check your RSS reader. A great way to stay on top of what’s new in your industry and community.
Idea 2: If you watch TV on your computer via hulu, tv.com, or one of the other networks, see if they publish as RSS feed for each show. You can get a notice in your feed reader each time a new show is ready to watch. This saves you from having to scour the web to see if there’s a new episode ready for viewing.
Idea 3: Keep a google calendar with your events, appearances, deadlines, or specials. Then use an RSS feed or the generated XML to display those dates on your website. (Hint: If you use Wordpress, check out this plugin.)