What is an “RSS” Feeder and why do I need one?

Do you follow various bloggers, like myself, and websites? Instead of having to go to each different blogger’s webpage and other websites to check for an update, a “feeder” collects all of the various cites in one depository. This way you have only one place you need to check. Typically your “feeder” will let you know when you get a new update to one of the pages you are following.

Notice when you don’t have any new articles for a feed you follow, that source can remain hidden. This helps you focus on what is new and not get lost in the clutter. (Compare to picture below.)

Another nice thing about using a feeder is that if you use the same one across devices, e.g., computers, tablets, phones, etc, they will stay in sync if you use your same account on each device (this includes cross-platform, Windows ♾ Mac sync). This way if you go through several entries on your phone, it will remove those entries on your tablet or computer as something you have already seen. An RSS Feeder will save you time, so you don’t have to scroll through for the updates on the entries you have not yet reviewed. You can also bookmark or save other listings you want to review later.

You can have those empty feeds out-of-sight, when there is nothing new to review! Allows you to focus on whats coming not on what has already been processed!

There are paid and free feeders you can use. The various feeders will allow different types of user customizations in the way it looks, sorts and save the bloggers and sites you are tracking. While writing this entry, I did not come across a comprehensive list of readers. Personally, I use “Feedly”. Its free (and has a paid version) and works on all web browsers for Mac and Windows devices. They have separate apps for your Window, Google, Android and iOS phones.

Let me know what you end up using and why you use it!