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American Red Cross RSS
What is RSS?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML format designed for sharing web content. An RSS service (also known as an RSS channel or feed) consists of a list of items, each of which contains a headline, description, and a link to a Web page. The Redcross.org RSS service makes the full content, such as a full-text article available on www.redcross.org. This content can also be accessed by the link in the RSS service.
By itself, an RSS feed is nothing more than text surrounded by computer code. But when combined with an RSS news reader or similar software, RSS becomes a powerful tool which allows readers to keep up to date on breaking news and information from a Web site. RSS software regularly pulls headlines from news sites and presents them within e-mail software, Web browsers or standalone programs known as readers.
Redcross.org is offering access to its news articles in RSS form for Web sites and stand alone readers. This format allows for publishing of the most recent news articles on an affiliate Web site in real time and allows the affiliate a hands-off method of displaying National Headquarters news articles.
How do I use the Redcross.org RSS?
You can use an RSS news reader or aggregator that will allow you to display RSS feeds. News readers allow you to view the RSS service and keep on top of new content appearing soon after it is published.
There are many different news readers available, many for free. Most news readers are applications that you download and install. Others are a service you sign-up for to display headlines inside your Web browser.
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After setting up your news reader, you will be ready to use Redcross.org RSS. To subscribe to a Redcross.org RSS feed, enter in the Web address by right clicking and copying any of the link address from the feed box above into the location (URL) of the service. Follow the instructions for your news reader, and then paste this location wherever it asks for the location of the service you wish to subscribe to.
Using the RSS service is also available by integration into your Web site. You will need to contact your Webmaster to develop your RSS reader to display on your Web site.
What Redcross.org RSS is not
The Redcross.org RSS is not a method or application to charge for content. The Redcross.org RSS feed is a free service and is to be used for non-commercial purposes. The following terms and conditions must be met and maintained during the use of the Redcross.org RSS feed:
- The feed must be for non-commercial use.
- Functional links must not be changed in the RSS feed. The link must allow immediate display of content from the Redcross.org Web site as indicated in the XML code.
- Attribution must be given to the American Red Cross as the source of the content as indicated in the XML code.
The American Red Cross reserves the right to modify the RSS feed and availability at any time. Also, the American Red Cross reserves the right to ask for termination of use of the RSS feed. The American Red Cross assumes no liability for any activities in connection with the RSS feed usage with external websites.
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