The two primary dynamics at work with Real Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds are true subscribers and those who skim for specific content.
True subscribers are those that wish to read new content from your site or new content specifically created by an individual writer.
Specific content subscribers want information on a specific topic. RSS feeds can skim to locate topics that are compatible with the subscribers preference settings regardless of original writer.
RSS readers are available for less than $30 and in some cases may be free with certain existing software and browser applications.
If you have an RSS feed you make available to site visitors you may wish to invest in an RSS tracker. This application can help you analyze some of the stats related to those who may be subscribing to your RSS feed. Unlike email lists you will not be able to track who is accepting an RSS feed, but you will have access to other valuable information that may help you accelerate desired content and slim down on information the seems less preferred by online visitors. Two common RSS analytical tools are Silverpop and FeedBurner.
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