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For your viewing pleasure we have improved our RSS newsfeeds. The feeds should be more readable and now come in three flavours.

You have three options to choose from:

1. Full Feed (the entire post);

2. Excerpts Only (a short intro to the post); or

3. Just Headlines only (self explanatory).

There are also three new options for joining our email newsletter. Just look at the right menu under the "Subscribe" menu.

Cheers!

New Graphics Tool

Spice up RSS links with FeedForAll's customizable RSS buttons. Bright and colorful graphics have long been used to raise the visibility of an RSS feed on a website. NotePage has made a free online RSS graphic tool available that allows users to quickly customize buttons by selecting the text on the button, and the color scheme of the button. Once the colors and text is entered a custom graphic is instantly created.

Webmasters can easily match the style of the RSS button to a website's theme. Graphic experience is not required, simply select alternative colors and insert text to personalize RSS feed graphics. The RSS graphic tool can be used by clicking the following url
http://www.feedforall.com/public/rss-graphic-tool.htm


Displaying RSS
If you are looking for ways to display RSS on your website. FeedForAll has a PHP script available. Please send us and email requesting the PHP script. The documentation is still a bit rudimentary, but our support can assist you if you have any questions. The benefit to using PHP to display feeds on websites is that search engines see the content of the feeds as if it were static, but it updates as the feed is updated.


New Article
We have just released a new article entitled "Benefits to RSS" the article discusses the benefits to using RSS feeds in business. The article is available for publication just please be sure to include the author resource box at the end of the article.
Article - http://www.feedforall.com/benefits-to-rss.htm


Partners
NotePage is pleased to announce a number of new relationships. Over the past month we have formalized relationships with the following RSS vendors:

FeedScout - FeedScout enables you to view RSS/ATOM/RDF feeds from different sites directly in Internet Explorer. You can even set your Home Page to show favorite feeds. Feed Scout is a plug-in for Internet Explorer, so you won't have to learn anything except for how to press 2 new buttons on Internet Explorer toolbar.

Details: http://www.feedforall.com/feedscout-partner.htm


Active Web Reader - Add all your favorite feed URLs and keep yourself updated without having to visit the web-sites again. Active Web Reader's intuitive tab based interface makes it easy to view and read your feeds. It is like reading off a web-browser with easy navigation.

Details: http://www.feedforall.com/activewebreader-partner.htm


SurfPack - Create a customized Internet start page with RSS feeds, SurfPack can feature search tools, horoscopes, current weather conditions, LiveJournal diaries, humor, web modules and other dynamically updated content.

Details: http://www.feedforall.com/surfpack-partner.htm


FeedRoll Pro - Content syndication service, displays RSS feeds using either PHP or javascript, also tracks statistical information for feeds and syndication partners.

Details: http://www.feedforall.com/feedroll-partner.htm



FeedForAll and Podcasting
After learning that a number of customers Podcasting Bunker - Directory of Podcast Listings includes only high quality podcasts, along with 30 second previews of each podcast and a podcast quick guide.
Details: http://www.feedforall.com/podcastbunker-partner.htm


Audio Conversion Wizard - Audio Conversion Wizard helps you to convert audio files of supported audio format from one format to another with all possible settings, using easy step-by-step interface. Convert audio files to mp3 files for podcasting.
Details: http://www.feedforall.com/audio-conversion-partner.htm


How to Podcast
Podcast Bunker wrote a great How to Podcast walk through that demonstrated setting up an podcasting feed using FeedForAll. The only suggested addition would be to list the size of the audio file in the "length" field.
http://www.podcastbunker.com/Podcast/Podcast_Picks/Podcast_RSS_Creation_Tool



New Content Portals

RSS Syndication - RSS syndication, related RSS news, tools for syndication, content management systems, syndication software and media syndication.
http://www.rss-syndication.com


Recommended Webmaster Tools
Try the following webmaster tools to boost your marketing.

Internet Business Promoter - IBP offers everything you need to successfully promote your web site. IBP is a suite of 10 professional web promotion tools that help you with all aspects of web site promotion and search engine optimization.
http://www.axandra.com/ibp


CSE HTML Validator - HTML Validator is an easy to use, user configurable, and all-in-one HTML, XHTML, CSS, link, spelling, and accessibility checker. CSE HTML Validator helps eliminate website problems that cause visitors to leave your website.
http://www.htmlvalidator.com/


New Partnerships
NotePage is currently in negotiations with a number of partners that compliment the FeedForAll product lines. We are very excited, and will be announcing some of these partnerships shortly. If you are currently using FeedForAll's software in a unique innovative way please let us know!


New Graphics
If you are an affiliate or interested in reselling FeedForAll software we have just posted some great new graphics and banners to assist you with your promotional efforts.
http://www.feedforall.com/resellers/banners.htm



Forum and Forum Feed
NotePage's FeedForAll support forums contain an enormous amount of informatin. If you have any functionality or support questions, feel free to search the forums for answers. Please feel free to answer and ask any questions relating to NotePage's software on the online forums at http://www.feedforall.com/forum an RSS feed is also available for the forum at http://www.feedforall.com/forum/rss.php


FeedForAll Feature Requests
We are cur suggestion please contact us or post it in the FeedForAll forum!


We'd like to thank you for your continued support. It is through customer support and your suggestions that we've been able to continually improve the NotePage product line.

Thank you for your continued support!

FeedForAll team

FeedForAll Walks Away With Top Honors
FeedForAll, took home top honors at the recent 2005 Shareware Industry Awards ceremony, by receiving the award for the Best Internet Communication Tool. The Shareware Industry Awards are the "Oscars" of the software industry, recognizing outstanding software programs sold utilizing a marketing method that allows users to try software before making a purchase decision.
http://www.feedforall.com/press-release-sia-2005.htm


FeedForAll Mac Release!
The FeedForAll Mac is now available. With FeedForAll Mac, webmasters have the ability to create new RSS feeds from scratch. Publishers can also modify and enhance existing RSS feeds or podcasts. FeedForAll Mac has a built-in wizard that makes creating and maintaining RSS feeds easy. The software is designed to walk new users through the RSS feed setup process, delivering ease of use and conformance to specifications. Existing feeds that are improperly formatted can easily be repaired with FeedForAll Mac, ensuring that all feeds used with FeedForAll Mac, conform to the RSS specification.
http://www.feedforall.com/feedforall-mac.htm


rss2html.php v2.0 Released!
A new version of the free rss2html.php script has been made available. The new script that displays RSS feeds as html, can optionally use curl instead of fopen. The new version scripting change addresses security concerns that some web hosting providers had expressed. Details on rss2html.php v2.0 can be found at:
http://www.feedforall.com/free-php-script.htm


RSS Industry News
To read the latest industry news be sure to follow the RSS Specifications blog.
More Industry News - http://www.rss-specifications.com/blog.htm or grab the feed from http://www.rss-specifications.com/blog-feed.xml


New Partnership
NotePage is pleased to announce a number of new relationships. Over the past month we have formalized relationships with the following vendors with complimentary applications:

Thornsoft's ClipMate
ClipMate saves time and makes you more productive. Use ClipMate to quickly append or add items to your feed or blog. Perfect for companies who paste their newsletter or updates into FeedForAll on a regular basis.
http://www.feedforall.com/clipmate-partner.htm


Podcasting Partners

Acoustica's MixCraft
Acoustica MixCraft allows users to record their own songs or do some creative audio editing. This multi-purpose audio recording software is easy enough to jump into and powerful enough to make your own musical podcasts!
http://www.feedforall.com/acoustica-partner.htm

SwitchPod
SwitchPod is a free solution for hosting your podcasts. When you create an account with SwitchPod you get your very own folder on our servers to store as much content as you would like. You can then upload all your podcasts. Podcasts can be in various audio formats. With SwitchPod you also receive unmetered bandwidth.
http://www.feedforall.com/switchpod-partner.htm

NextUp's TextAloud
TextAloud is a great tool for podcasting, simply paste in the text and a voice will read the text, save the file as an MP3 and create a podcast! Great for offering podcasts as articles.
http://www.feedforall.com/textaloud-partner.htm

RSS Podcast Produced with TextAloud and FeedForAll
The following RSS Feed Podcast uses synthesized voices and was produced using FeedForAll and Text Aloud
http://www.rss-specifications.com/rss-podcast.xml


New Article

The Future of RSS is Not Blogs
Blogs vaulted RSS into the limelight but are unlikely to be the force that sustains RSS as a communication medium. The biggest opportunities for RSS are not in the blogosphere but as a corporate communication channel.
http://www.feedforall.com/future-rss-not-blogs.htm

Promote A Blog
Well, you've joined the others and have created a blog. It is time to tell the world about your online journal.
http://www.feedforall.com/promote-a-blog.htm

October is the month of beta testing. Beta testers help provide feedback and shape the direction of the application by providing suggestions for enhancements and usability. Beta testers also let us know if they encounter any errors in normal program use. A beta version means that the product is stable, but does not yet contain all the features planned for the final release, nor does it contain all the documentation. The purpose of the beta version is to get feedback from users about the way the product works (general look and feel), and to get feedback concerning the features that are included (or should be included) in a final release.


FeedForAll Beta Release!
The first beta release for FeedForAll version 2.0, is now available. This beta release consists of some major work behind the scenes, making FeedForAll Unicode, UTF-8, and RSS Namespace compatible. What this means in non-geek speak, is that FeedForAll 2.0 can be used to maintain RSS feeds in any language. It also now supports all RSS 2.0 namesspace extensions, like iTunes.
http://www.feedforall.com/beta.htm


FeedForAll Mac Beta Release!
We are pleased to announce the second beta release of FeedForAll Mac. The following new features in the FeedForAll Mac beta release:
* Extensions (XML Namespaces) have been completely redone and iTunes® is now fully supported;
* Capabilities to allow browsing directories and files on the remote FTP server in FTP upload;
* The WYSIWYG window has been slightly modified, as well as adding format alignment features
http://www.feedforall.com/beta-feedforall-mac.htm


FeedForDev Beta Release
We are pleased to announce the FeedForDev Beta. FeedForDev VCL Control and ActiveX components are for developers and make it easy for software developers to communicate with users from within their software application.
http://www.feedfordev.com


RSS2html.php
A new version of the free rss2html.php script has been made available. The new script that displays RSS feeds as html, can optionally use curl instead of fopen. The new version's scripting change addresses security concerns that some web hosting providers had expressed. Details on rss2html.php v2.7 can be found at: http://www.feedforall.com/free-php-script.htm


New Article(s)
Ego Searches & RSS
Ego searches are free and simple searches designed to monitor blogs and news portals for mentions of your company, product, competitors or other specific keywords. Conducting ego searches not only allows you to stay informed, but also allows you to maintain a strategic advantage over competing companies.
http://www.feedforall.com/ego-searches.htm


The Copyright Debate & RSS
RSS is commonly defined as really simple syndication. So, this means that any material contained in a feed is available for syndication, right? Well no, not exactly. It means that the content contained in an RSS feed is in a format that is syndication friendly, if the copyright holder allows for syndication.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-copyright-debate.htm


RSS Security
As RSS gains momentum, security fears loom large. As publishers are quickly finding innovative uses for RSS feeds, hackers are taking notice. The power and extendibility of RSS in its simplest form is also its achilles heel. The expansion capabilities of the RSS specification, specifically the "enclosure" field which has launched the podcasting phenomenon, is where the vulnerabilities lie. The enclosure field in itself is not the problem, in fact the majority of RSS feeds do not even use the enclosure tag. The enclosure tag is essentially used to link to file types, things like images, word documents, mp3 files, power point presentations, executables and can be thought of in similar terms to email attachments.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-security.htm

We'd like to thank you for your continued support. It is through customer support and your suggestions that we've been able to continually improve the NotePage product line.

Welcome to the latest news from FeedForAll!

FeedForAll Mac Release!
We are pleased to announce the release of FeedForAll Mac v1.6. The following are some of the new features in the FeedForAll Mac release:

* Extensions (XML Namespaces) have been completely redone and iTunes is now fully supported;
* Easily include Extensions (XML Namespaces) when creating Feeds and Podcasts. FeedForAll Mac makes adding metadata elements for iTunes (itunes), Microsoft® Simple List Extensions, Dublin Core, Syndication, and Content by simply selecting the appropriate Namespace.
* FeedForAll Mac along with supporting the Microsoft Simple List Extensions provides sorting items in the current feed for free. The Microsoft Simple List Extension is not required for this feature to work.
* Capabilities to allow browsing directories and files on the remote FTP server in FTP upload;
* The WYSIWYG window has been slightly modified, as well as adding format alignment features
http://www.feedforall.com/feedforall-mac.htm


Reminder FeedForAll Beta
The current beta release of FeedForAll supports namepace extensions! Give it a try.
http://www.feedforall.com/beta.htm


FutureRSS
FutureRSS is a PHP script converts an RSS feed to HTML and displays only the current RSS feed's items. The new functionality allows webmasters to pre-plan an RSS feed's items and prepare them in advance.

The FutureRSS script only displays items thats dates have passed. Allowing web publishers to prepublish content weeks or even month's in advance, knowing that the content will automatically be displayed at the appropriate time. Publishers can control the publication date, syndicating contents well in advance. The new FutureRSS script will be made available free of charge to all registered users of FeedForAll and FeedForAll Mac.
http://www.feedforall.com/future-rss.htm


Namespace Directory
We have created a directory of RSS 2.0 namespace extensions. This will help users looking to expand their RSS functionality.
http://www.feedforall.com/directory-namespace.htm


New Article(s)
Text to Podcast
We are taught to recycle paper, cans, bottles and plastic but marketers rarely discuss the value of repackaging and repurposing content. Publishers and marketers alike have embraced content syndication and RSS but few have considered the value beyond the actual syndication. Consider an alternative communication channel that reaches a new or different audience.
http://www.feedforall.com/text-to-podcast.htm


Advertising in RSS Feeds
As publishers have moved towards monetizing RSS feeds, their have been vibrant discussions as to whether advertisements in feeds are viable, or whether they will drive subscribers away. At the end of the day, while it appears that many are discussing the philosophical approaches to ads in RSS feeds, few are taking the time to examine the options available for inserting advertisements in feeds.
http://www.feedforall.com/advertising-in-rss.htm


Develop Quality Content to Rule the Web
What many webmasters fail to realize is that there is an endless supply of content on the web that is freely available to webmasters. Not only can public domain material be freely used and syndicated on websites, but a number of content publishers provide content in exchange for a link back to their websites. A variety of contents related to the website theme that is integrated into the website will attract the interest of both search engines and web surfers. The key to taking advantage of free content is integrating or including content that is directly related to the theme of the website.
http://www.small-business-software.net/content-is-king.htm


Monitoring and Tracking RSS Feeds
Measuring and tracking RSS while a fairly simple concept, is really anything but. Unlike websites, RSS have the added caveat of potential syndication, making accurate tracking a challenge to anyone but the extremely tech savvy. It is not unrealistic for marketers to want to know how many subscribers they have, which items in their feeds attract the most interest, or how many click-throughs are generated as a result of an RSS feed.
http://www.feedforall.com/measuring-rss.htm


Develop Quality Content to Rule the Web
2005 literally took the world by storm. The tragedies of the Asian Tsunami, the Hurricanes that blew through the US Gulf Coast and the earthquakes that swallowed parts of Pakistan have left an indelible mark on 2005. While mother nature cast a shadow on 2005, it was technology that delivered the impact that resulted in a huge outpouring of donations. The world was touched by the human element seen real-time in pictures and videos. Today's technology was able to deliver the graphical grittiness that portrayed the nightmares occurring half a world away.
http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com/2005-overview-2006-predictions.htm

Welcome to the latest news from FeedForAll!

A New FeedForAll Mac v2 Beta
A new beta of FeedForAll Mac has been released. The beta version of FeedForAll Mac now supports unified publishing. Publish the feed, all enclosures, images, and other files at the same time to FTP, .Mac, or servers on your local network. This feature also supports publishing the feed in a variety of export formats and publishing an OPML list.

- The Creative Commons and Track Back extensions have been added to the list of supported Extensions (XML Namespaces) when creating Feeds and Podcasts. FeedForAll Mac supports adding metadata elements for iTunes, Microsoft Simple List Extensions (cf), Dublin Core (dc), Syndication (sy), Content, and Media RSS (media) as well.

- Add the ability to generate a unique GUID. Add a preferences option to automatically generate a unique GUID.

- Add support for multiple categories, as allowed by the RSS 2.0 spec. ~ Create a backup of the current XML file before saving.

- Add search and replace to the feed.

- Add search and replace to the XML Source Editor.

- Import items from other feeds. FeedForAll Mac uses a new advanced import feature allowing the user greater control over the items imported.

- FeedForAll Mac now has OPML capabilities. This includes the ability to create a simple OPML list or blogroll of the feeds that you work with in FeedForAll Mac.

- In addition to being able to specify an XSL file, now a CSS file can be specified for controlling the display of feed contents.
http://www.feedforall.com/feedforall-mac-beta.htm


RSS Scripts Directory
We have recieved access requests from customers interested the various scripts we have compiled. Registered users of FeedForAll and FeedForAll Mac have free access to the scripts directory. We've added an additional access options for users who do not use FeedForAll. Access to the RSS Scripts Directory is available for a flat fee of $ 29.95. The scripts directory currently contains RSS Cache, FutureRSS, RSSmesh, and of course rss2html.php
http://www.feedforall.com/scripts-directory.htm


The RSS Scripts Directory Contains:
rss2html Cache
RSS Cache is now included in the scripts directory. FeedForAll is pleased to announce the release of rss2html Cache. This new module allows users of the rss2html.php script the ability to have their source RSS feeds cached, significantly speeding up the web page display time. The new rss2html Cache module will expedite the retrieval and conversion of RSS feeds into html web pages. Once the feed is cached it will be read from the local hard drive for a specified amount of time. After the specified time has lapsed, the RSS feed will be fetched again. The script is available free of charge to all registered users of FeedForAll and FeedForAll Mac.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-cache.htm

New RSSmesh
RSSmesh is a script that enables webmasters to merge the contents of multiple RSS feeds into a single feed.
http://www.feedforall.com/rssmesh.htm

New FutureRSS
FutureRSS is a PHP script that enables webmasters to prepare content for their RSS feeds in advance, and have it automatically appear at the desired date and time. The FutureRSS script can be used with any RSS 2.0 feed, and allows content to be 'scheduled' to appear in the feed weeks, or even months later. Webmasters have found, to their dismay, that most RSS feed reader applications, and feed aggregator applications do not honor Publish Dates (PubDate) that are set into the future, making it impossible to prepare content in their RSS feeds ahead of time.

The FutureRSS script solves this problem, by not making any of the RSS feed's Items available until their PubDate becomes current. The new FutureRSS script will be made available free of charge to all registered users of FeedForAll and FeedForAll Mac. Additional details are available at:
http://www.feedforall.com/future-rss.htm


Namespace Directory
Namespace allow publishers to expand upon the fields defined by the RSS specfication. We have created a directory of RSS 2.0 namespace extensions. This will help users looking to expand their RSS functionality.
http://www.feedforall.com/directory-namespace.htm


New Article(s)
Realtors and RSS
Daily more and more realtors are turning to RSS as a tool to market homes for sale. The growing RSS phenomenon in the realty market makes perfect sense. Unlike email RSS feeds have a 100% delivery rate. In addition the costs involved in creating and managing an RSS feed are insignificant when compared to the print advertising Realtors spend on each week. Imagine the amount spent each week to promote various properties in circulars and weekly newspapers, compared to the costs associated with updating and managing an RSS feed.
http://www.feedforall.com/realtors-use-rss.htm


Monetizing RSS Feeds
Publishers are evaluating options and determining how they can profit from RSS feeds. The two obvious contenders that publishers are considering to profit from their RSS feeds are: subscription RSS feeds and RSS feed advertisements.
http://www.feedforall.com/monetizing-rss-feeds.htm



Organic Search Engine Optimization
The fabled tales of successfully tricking search engines into high rankings have given way to a new truth: to achieve decent consistent ranking, you cannot engage in tricks but on focused optimization done in a professional ethical manner. According to search sources, with the latest Google update, there is no longer an even playing field when it comes to search placement. The new Google ranking system gives an advantage to large, established businesses that have achieved brand recognition. Does this mean small businesses should give up on the Web as a marketing model? No, of course not, they simply must develop quality content.
http://www.small-business-software.net/organic-seo.htm


Delicious RSS
Delicious is a social bookmarking system, that is notable, not only for its unusual web address http://del.icio.us, but for its unusual approach to content building that is becoming increasingly popular. In order to ease the burden of producing consistent stream of fresh content, publishers are turning to users to build, categorize and qualify content. While this is said to be part of the web 2.0 phenomenon, publishers realize the value of collaboration.
http://www.feedforall.com/delicious-rss.htm



Expanded Whitepapers
How are you using RSS? Care to be profiled? We are expanding the white papers section at: http://www.feedforall.com/whitepaper-directory.htm and are looking to talk to users about RSS innovation. Help us tell your story! Contact us at webmaster@feedforall.com


We'd like to thank you for your continued support. It is through customer support and your suggestions that we've been able to continually improve the NotePage product line.
Thank you for your continued support!
FeedForAll team

Welcome to the latest news from FeedForAll!

New Partners
NotePage is pleased to announce a number of new relationships. Over the past month we have formalized relationships with the following vendors with complimentary applications:

Electric Feeds
Electric Feeds RSS package is designed to be a full spectrum solution that makes it easy for you to create RSS feeds and for your visitors to subscribe. The complete package includes software, technical support, advising, submission of your feed to over 50 search engines, and a hosted RSS subscription service.
http://www.feedforall.com/electric-feeds-partner.htm


New Namespace Addition

Buy.com's Product RSS namespace

The Product RSS namespace supplements the enclosure capabilities of RSS. http://www.feedforall.com/product-rss.htm

OpenSearch RSS namespace
The OpenSearch namespace allows the users to add information to provide search results via RSS.
http://www.feedforall.com/opensearch.htm

Remote Ads namespace
The Remote Ads namespace allows the user to include dta related to affiliate programs within the RSS feed. Aggregators that use the RemoteAds namespace.
http://www.feedforall.com/remote-ads.htm


New Directories

Religious Podcasts
A new spiritual and religious podcast directory. Publishers are encouraged to submit any podcasts that are spiritual or religious in nature.
http://www.religious-podcasts.net


Real Estate Feeds
A new real estate RSS director. Submit RSS feeds that relate to homes for sale and real estate services.
http://www.realty-feeds.net


New Article(s)

RSS More Than Just News Headlines
The core use for RSS is generally considered news headlines and blog syndication, but innovative businesses are learning to use RSS in different ways. Consider RSS as a communication channel that can provide current, targeted information as it appears within a very targeted audience.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-more-than-news.htm


Promoting Podcasts
Podcasting is a great new medium, but creating a podcast is only half of the work. Promoting a podcast is equally critical to it's success.
http://www.feedforall.com/tips-promoting-podcasts.htm


What is Fair Use
As the Internet matures, users and governments are struggling to manage controversial issues. Lets face it, the Internet did not exist when the US copyright laws were written;let us not forget, while many countries respect copyright laws, the Internet is global without a governing body. There are not only different laws, rules and regulations, but also jurisdiction issues. RSS didn't exist when copyright laws were written either. While ardent supporters feel any content in a feed can be syndicated, other equally fervent publishers contend that original works are just that--original works, and in many countries protected by copyright laws.
http://www.feedforall.com/what-is-fair-use.htm


Select an RSS Reader
The contents of an RSS feed can be read any number of ways. A variety of tools, both fee based and free, to read RSS feeds are available on the Internet.
http://www.feedforall.com/selecting-an-rss-reader.htm


Expanded Whitepapers
How are you using RSS? Care to be profiled? We are expanding the white papers section at: http://www.feedforall.com/whitepaper-directory.htm and are looking to talk to users about RSS innovation. Help us tell your story! Contact us at webmaster@feedforall.com


We'd like to thank you for your continued support. It is through customer support and your suggestions that we've been able to continually improve the NotePage product line.
Thank you for your continued support!
FeedForAll team

Welcome to the latest news from FeedForAll!

New FeedForAll v2 Beta Released
FeedForAll Beta Release Reminder to check out the latest beta release of FeedForAll, it has recieved rave reviews!
http://www.feedforall.com/beta.htm

NEW RSS2SQL Script
The RSS2SQL script allows you to easily create SQL databases from RSS feeds. The script currently supports the conversion of RSS feeds to MySQL databases.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss2sql.htm

RSS2HTML Pro
A new add on PHP script, RSS2HTML Pro not only dynamically converts RSS feeds to HTML web pages, but also allows webmasters and publishers to build an index of feed items as a separate HTML web page. The advanced features and indexing of feed items makes it easier for website visitors to navigate.

The advanced script was a result of feedback from both website visitors and current rss2html script users. Many webmasters wanted each feed item to have a separate web page, but they wanted to provide visitors an index of the items contained in the feed. The rss2html pro add on script allows for webmasters to dynamically update and create the web pages as items are added to the RSS feed.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss2html-pro.htm

RSS Scripts Directory
The RSS Scripts Directory is growing! Three new scripts, SQL2RSS, RSS2SQL and RSS2HTML Pro has been added to the diretory. A one time fee of $ 29.95 gives subscribers access to all script s in the RSS scripts directory.
http://www.feedforall.com/scripts-directory.htm

RSS2HTML Template Directory
We have added additional logo templates and layouts to the RSS2HTML Template Directory. Over 200 new templates have been added over the last month. A one time fee of $ 29.95 fee grants subscribers access to all the HTML templates, logos, CSS files in the directory.

New Templates
Over 200 Web Templates have been added to the rss2html template directory. The newest text templates have been categorized by color making it easy to find a template that coordinates well with your existing website and layout.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss2html/index.htm

FFA iTunes Tutorial
New tutorial for FeedForAll and iTunes has been posted.
http://www.feedforall.com/ffa-itunes-tutorial.htm


New RSS Website
RSS Tools
Collection of RSS tools related to rss feed management, aggregation and editing.
http://www.rss-tools.com

New RSS Directories:
Political Feeds
Easily locate political feeds and political podcasts, using keywords or by navigating the political feed directory.
http://www.political-humor.net

Sports Feeds
Easily locate RSS feeds related to your favorite sports, sporting events or teams, using keywords or by navigating the sports feed directory.
http://www.sports-feeds.com

Government Feeds
The Government Feeds directory contains all RSS feeds and podcasts from state and federal government agencies.
http://www.government-central.com

RSS Articles
RSS Do's and Don'ts
RSS is not quite a household word, but technically astute individuals are adopting the use of RSS feeds at an alarming rate. If you are interested in jumping on the bandwagon, but not quite sure of where to start, consider following these simple RSS feed tips to maximize feed compatibility and make your feed stand out from the crowd.
http://www.feedforall.com/top-rss-tips.htm

RSS Quiz
You think that you have mastered the art of RSS, but how much do you really know? Take the RSS quiz to test your knowledge of RSS.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-quiz.htm

We'd like to thank you for your continued support. It is through customer support and your suggestions that we've been able to continually improve the NotePage product line.
Thank you for your continued support!
FeedForAll team

Welcome to FeedForAll News.

NEW FeedForAll Release
We are very pleased to announce the release of FeedForAll v2. The new version of FeedForAll has full support for extensions and includes unified publishing that allows publishers to easily upload files along with their feed. FeedForAll v2 supports namespaces including iTunes which means it is a snap to make an iTunes compatible RSS feed. Information and download - http://www.feedforall.com/ffa-launch-notes.htm

New Free AutoDiscovery Script
Free tool to automatically create auto-discovery code for a website. Simply enter the title of the feed and the URL of the feed. The generated code should be entered in the "header" of an HTML web page to assist RSS readers in automatically detecting the presence of an RSS feed for the web page's content. http://www.feedforall.com/autodiscovery.htm

New Profiles
Learn how these companies are using RSS as part of their daily business strategies. Some have taken an innovative approach to business uses for RSS feeds. http://www.feedforall.com/whitepaper-directory.htm


RSS2HTML Templates
We have added a number of festive and seasonal templates to the RSS2HTML Template directory. The directory now boasts more than 600 web templates for displaying RSS feeds, podcasts and videocasts as HTML web pages. http://www.feedforall.com/rss2html/index.htm


iTunes Tutorial
Are you just getting started with iTunes. Check out this iTunes tutorial to learn how to create an iTunes compatible podcast. http://www.feedforall.com/ffa-itunes-tutorial.htm


RSS Knowledgebase
The knowledgebases are growing at a rapid pace - RSS Knowledgebase - http://www.feedforall.com/knowledgebase.htm
The Podcasting knowledgebase http://www.feedforall.com/podcasting-knowledgebase.htm


Articles
RSS Feed Etiquette
There is no Emily Post in blogging that offers etiquette advice, or a Miss Manners that details appropriate behavior. That does not mean there are not acceptable and unacceptable actions that bloggers should take. In order to efficiently communicate as a blogger on the Internet, it is critical to understand the unwritten rules of blogging etiquette. http://www.feedforall.com/rss-feed-etiquette.htm

for Webmasters - Creative Rich Content
Content rich means different things for different individuals, because what one person finds useful, another may not. Content rich is all about providing information that is considered valuable to your target audience. Information that visitors might find useful could consist of product or industry facts, statistics, reviews, tutorials, or educational information related to a specific industry. http://www.small-business-software.net/content-rich.htm


New Years Recap
Webmaster and Small Business Resolutions - http://www.small-business-software.net/2007-resolutions.htm
2007 Predictions and 2006 Reflections - http://www.small-business-software.net/2007-predictions.htm
Whats Hot and Whats Not in Technology - http://www.small-business-software.net/whats-hot-whats-not.htm


New RSS Portals
Sports Feeds - http://www.sports-feeds.com
Political Feeds - http://www.poltical-humor.net
Government Feeds - http://www.government-central.com

Welcome to FeedForAll News.

Updated RSS Scripts
All the RSS Scripts in the RSS Directory have been updated. The release notes for each show the details of the changes, check to make sure you are running the latest versions.
http://www.feedforall.com/scripts-directory.htm

Reminder - RecordForAll Audio Recording for Podcasters
If you have not yet checked it out RecordForAll is getting rave reviews from the experts. RecordForAll is an easy to use desktop program for audio recording and editing. It was designed specifically for podcasters and can be used in conjunction with FeedForAll to create podcasts. An evaluation version of RecordForAll can be downloaded at:
http://www.recordforall.com

Podcasting Bundle
The bundle includes RecordForAll, FeedForAll and a subscription to the RSS Scripts Directory!
http://www.recordforall.com/podcasting-bundle.htm

Looking for Innovative RSS Ideas?
Learn how these companies are using RSS as part of their marketing strategies. We have compiled a number of white papers that detail how RSS is being used
http://www.feedforall.com/whitepaper-directory.htm

FeedForDev is Free
FeedForDev an RSS component and/or ActiveX control is now available free of charge. FeedForDev allows software developers to actively communicate with users from within their software using RSS Feeds! Contact us and we will provide a free registration key that can be entered into the trial version.
http://www.feedfordev.com

New Webmaster Portals
Logo Search
Webmasters can subscribe to the directory and recieve unlimited access to download web logos for only $99.00 or single logos can be purchased for $19.99.
http://www.logo-search.com

iPod Tutorial
The free iPod tutorial explains the differences between the iPod models. It also deciphers the technical jargon used on websites to explain the iPods various features and functions.
http://www.feedforall.com/ipod-tutorial.pdf

RSS Articles
13 Tips to Maintaining an RSS Feed Subscriber Base
You have an RSS feed and you have worked hard to get the word out. According to your logs you have subscribers! Now the hard part: how to retain the subscribers to your RSS feed. Follow these simple steps to insure that your subscriber base will grow.
http://www.feedforall.com/tips-for-maintaining-subscribers.htm

Audio Recording Tips
Before you begin podcasting develop a plan and a format for your show. Determine the focus of your podcast and what types of guests you would like to interview. Time spent planning your show will contribute to it's success.
http://www.feedforall.com/podcast-audio-recording-tips.htm

Podcasting Do's and Don'ts
Consider following these simple podcasting tips to get the most from your podcast and make it stand out from other podcasts in the crowd.
http://www.feedforall.com/podcasting-dos-donts.htm

Monetizing Podcasts
Monetizing Podcasts show hosts, who had not ventured into radio broadcasting as a way to show their stuff and make a name for themselves. What started as a hobby for many, has turned into a lucrative profession for some. Not surprisingly, podcasters, just like radio stations, have looked for ways to profit from their on-air dialogue.
http://www.feedforall.com/monetizing-podcasts.htm

Making Your Podcast Standout
Podcasts are becoming more and more commonplace, distinguish your podcast by polishing it and properly publicizing it.
http://www.feedforall.com/make-your-podcast-standout.htm

Thank you for your continued interest, suggestions and support for the FeedForAll Product line.
FeedForAll team

Welcome to FeedForAll News.

RSS Filter
RSSFilter is a PHP script that filters the contents of an RSS feed. The filters can be defined by the publisher so that the resulting RSS feed contains only the information they want. RSSFilter uses rules to filter the items that are included and excluded from an RSS feed in the resulting RSS feed.
http://www.feedforall.com/rssfilter.htm

New Updated RSS Scripts
All of the RSS scripts have been updated and now in addition to RSS support, they include support for Atom 1.0. There are 8 scripts in the directory they include: RSS Cache, FutureRSS, RSS2HTML, RSS2HTML Pro, RSS2SQL, SQL2RSS, RSSmesh, and now RSSFilter.
http://www.feedforall.com/scripts-directory.htm


RSS2HTML Templates
New LOGO Templates have been added to the RSS2HTML Template Directory. The RSS2HTML template directory is growing. A $ 29.95 subscription to the directory grants users unlimited access to all the templates contained in the directory for a lifetime!
http://www.feedforall.com/rss2html/index.htm

New Webmaster Websites
Stock Photos
In need of stock photos? Photo-Wizard.net contains high resolution royalty free photographs at bargain basement prices. Interested individuals can purchase the rights to use a single photographs for only $ .99 or they can purchase a time limited subscription. The subscription options allows for publishers to access an unlimited number of photographers during their subscription period.

The photo wizard website contains thousands of fantastic, high-quality photographs, in more than 30 categories. Photos can be used on websites, in promotional materials or educational materials. The photo wizard stock photo directory is packed with eye-catching photos that will meet the needs of graphic designers and webmasters looking for exceptional quality images at reasonable prices.
http://www.photo-wizard.net

Web Logos
Struggling to create a brand or identity? Find a logo at http://www.logo-search.com these logos can be used in templates in the RSS2HTML template directory too!

Other Resources:
Educational Feeds and Podcasts
Easily find or submit educational feeds by searching or navigating Educational Feed directory.
http://www.educational-feeds.com

Political Feeds and Podcasts
Locate or submit political feeds and podcasts for politicians.
http://www.political-humor.net

Articles
Building an Image with a Logo
Website design can be elusive to even creative individuals. Sadly some webmasters do not realize their incompetence and they post websites that have grainy graphics and turgid colors. If you are one of these webmasters and have seen the error of your ways, consider this. Your website is a sales tool.

A professional layout and design can significantly increase sales and conversion rates, gaining you customers. Businesses can greatly benefit from a professional and unforgettable logo that sets them apart from their competition. Logos are not just fancy graphics that adorn websites or letterhead, logos are a representation of a businesses' philosophy. Logos are a critical component of brand development.
http://www.small-business-software.net/logos.htm

How and Where to Locate PodSafe Music
Nothing really polishes a podcast more than background music or theme music. In the music world, these music segments are referred to as intros and extros. While many enjoy streaming Internet Audio and recording songs they like over the Internet, these songs cannot legally be used in a podcast.
http://www.feedforall.com/how-to-locate-podsafe-music.htm

How to Conduct a Podcast Interview
Conducting a successful podcast interview can be a tricky proposition for a podcaster starting out. Once you have determined individuals that will appeal to your target audience contact potential interviewees and arrange a time to conduct the interview. Following this guide will insure that the interview goes off without a hitch.
http://www.feedforall.com/how-to-conduct-podcast-interview.htm

Thank you for your continued interest, suggestions and support for the FeedForAll Product line.

Welcome to FeedForAll News.

Script Ideas?
We are looking at expanding our RSS Scripts directory. Do you have any ideas of what scripts would be beneficial? Please let us know!
http://www.feedforall.com/scripts-directory.htm


Cyber Monday Special on Podcasting Bundle
From now until December 1st. We are running a special on the Podcasting Bundle from now until December 1st! Enter the coupon code cybermonday and get $5.00 off the podcasting bundle. You will get FeedForAll software for creating rss feeds and podcasts (including those that are iTunes compatible) and RecordForAll audio recording and editing software. You will also be granted access to the RSS Scripts Directory. A total $15.00 off the regular purchase price for a limited time!
http://www.recordforall.com/podcasting-bundle.htm


Webmaster Templates
Great collection of web templates, includes HTML layouts and CSS files. All files in the webmaster templates library can easily be edited with the HTML editor of your choice.
http://www.webmaster-templates.net

New Articles:

Real Estate and RSS Feeds
RSS feeds are becoming an essential tool for Realtors, who are struggling in a declining market. Real estate offices that adopt technology as a marketing tool will remain one step ahead of their competition.
http://www.feedforall.com/real-estate-and-feeds.htm


Free Web Marketing Tips
Not all web marketing needs to cost money. Aside from website submissions, there are a number of things that web marketers can do that are free, though they may be rather time-consuming. Other marketing tactics are relatively inexpensive, and are often well worth the investment. Follow these basic steps to market your website and business.
http://www.small-business-software.net/free-web-marketing.htm


The Influence of Technology on Politics
Americans have always had a say in their government, at least in theory. Since the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, the United States of America has been the “land of opportunity,” where even a lowly log-splitter, exercising sufficient brains and dedication, can raise himself to the highest executive office.
The U.S. Constitution safeguards the right to vote for every citizen over eighteen years of age, with few exceptions, ensuring a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Nevertheless, only about half of eligible voters historically vote for their president. Those who do make it to the polls are more educated than unschooled, more white than black, more men than women, more wealthy than poor, and more old than young.
http://www.feedforall.com/influence-of-technology.htm


Social Bookmarking Quiz
Take this Social Bookmarking Quiz and determine how much you know about the collective voice!
http://www.small-business-software.net/social-bookmarking-quiz.htm


Thank you for your continued interest, suggestions and support for the FeedForAll Product line.
FeedForAll team

Welcome to FeedForAll News.
Welcome to latest news from FeedForAll.

New Video Tutorials
We have compiled a series of videos to assist customers with utilizing various features in both FeedForAll and RecordForAll.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-videos.htm
http://www.recordforall.com/audio-recording-videos.htm

Expanded Educational Sections
We have also added an educational section to the FeedForAll and RecordForAll websites. The education section contains educational articles, tutorials, videos and other tools maybe helpful.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-education-center.htm
http://www.recordforall.com/audio-education-center.htm

FeedForAll on Twitter
Follow FeedForAll on Twitter http://twitter.com/feedforall or follow at @feedforall

Digital Sound Effects
Royalty free sound effects for podcasters or broadcasters available for as little as $.99.
http://www.digital-sound-effects.com

Articles
Tips to Optimize Video Podcasts - Part I
It does not matter what you call them: vodcasts, vidcasts, videocasting, or video podcasting... there are a few behind-the-scenes actions you can take to help attract more attention to your video productions. Just like websites, it does not matter how amazing the content is if interested people are unable to find it.
http://www.feedforall.com/tips-to-optimize-video-podcasts.htm

Video Optimization - Part II
The growth of video on the web has exploded in recent years. Competitors will leave you in the dust if you fail to adapt and provide the medium your customers are exploring. Keep in mind that simply having a video is not enough! To make the most of your video content, you should take steps to optimize the video and increase your exposure.
http://www.feedforall.com/video-optimization-part-2.htm

Increase Productivity
Small business owners frequently juggle a variety of roles within their companies. Creating a balance and effectively managing available time is extremely important to most small businesses. In order to economize and make the most of the available time, you should implement a time management plan.
http://www.small-business-software.net/increasing-productivity.htm

Green Tips NotePage Green Efforts
NotePage is an eco-friendly business. In recent years, we have made a number of changes in an effort to become a more environmentally-friendly and conscientious business. Here are just a few of the things that NotePage has done in our effort to become a more "green" business...
http://www.notepage.net/green/notepage-green-efforts.htm

Thank you for your continued interest, suggestions and support for the FeedForAll Product line.
FeedForAll team

RSS Scripts Updated
A number of RSS Scripts have been updated. Make sure you download the latest files. http://www.feedforall.com/scripts-directory.htm


FeedForAll Gear
How much do you love FeedForAll and RecordForAll? Get your self some FeedForAll and RecordForAll branded gear.
http://www.feedforall.com/branded-gear/gifts.php


Articles
Pros and Cons of RSS
If you are struggling with the decision of whether to implement RSS feeds or not, consider the following pros and cons for webmasters who use RSS feeds as part of their content and communication plan...
http://www.feedforall.com/pros-and-cons-of-rss-feeds.htm


Blog Mistakes
Blogging has quickly become very common place, and while blogs may be plentiful, many bloggers still make a number of mistakes when it comes to managing their blogs. Presented here are the most common blog mistakes, in hopes that you can avoid making them yourself...
http://www.feedforall.com/blog-mistakes.htm


Twitter for Business
Businesses can use Twitter as a marketing tool in a variety of ways. Many business owners struggle with social media as a marketing medium. At the heart of the most effective social media marketing campaigns is personal communication.
http://www.small-business-software.net/twitter.htm


FeedForAll on Twitter
Follow FeedForAll on Twitter http://twitter.com/feedforall or follow at @feedforall


New Video Tutorials Added
We have compiled a series of videos to assist customers with utilizing various features in both FeedForAll and RecordForAll.

Please check our new videos!
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-videos.htm
http://www.recordforall.com/audio-recording-videos.htm


Expanded Educational Sections
We have also added an educational section to the FeedForAll and RecordForAll websites. The education section contains educational articles, tutorials, videos and other tools maybe helpful.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-education-center.htm
http://www.recordforall.com/audio-education-center.htm


Top 10 Web Design Sins
Many webmasters repeat the mistakes made by their predecessors. Take a look at these Top 10 most common web design sins. Have you fallen victim to any of these?
http://www.small-business-software.net/top-10-webdesign-mistakes.htm


Green Tip - How to Recycle Cell Phones
Cellular phones and other mobile devices often contain toxic materials that can pollute the environment. The chemicals contained in the cell phones and electronics are harmful to the health of both humans and animals. Cell phones and their accessories contain a large number of hazardous substances known as Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals. Some of the chemicals contained in the PBTs have been known to cause damage to nervous systems, reproductive systems, and developmental systems, as well as causing cancer.
http://www.notepage.net/green/why-recycle-cell-phones.htm


New Video Tutorials
We have compiled a series of videos to assist customers with utilizing various features in both FeedForAll and RecordForAll.
http://www.feedforall.com/rss-videos.htm
http://www.recordforall.com/audio-recording-videos.htm


Digital Sound Effects
Royalty free sound effects for podcasters or broadcasters available for as little as $.99.
http://www.digital-sound-effects.com

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs now provides RSS feeds for top stories from the State Department homepage, daily press briefings, press releases, and remarks by Secretary of State Colin Powell. The RSS feeds are found at:  
 
http://www.state.gov/rss/channels/highlights.xml
http://www.state.gov/rss/channels/briefings.xml
http://www.state.gov/rss/channels/prsreleases.xml
http://www.state.gov/rss/channels/sremarks.xml

You can also subscribe to email mailing lists to receive the full texts of selected U.S. Department of State documents and publications that provide key official information on U.S. foreign policy, notifications of travel warnings, and Foreign Travel Per Diem updates.

With the proliferation of RSS feeds in state and local governments, a unique opportunity is developing to expand the delivery of the critical information contained in these feeds by leveraging the most ubiquitous personal communications device in the world -– the telephone. Governments that use RSS to deliver information to citizens using RSS feeds can also leverage VoiceXML, an open standard for developing telephony applications, to expose RSS content via cellular and traditional telephones.

VoiceXML is a web technology that can turn any telephone, even a rotary phone, into an Internet device. VoiceXML is a non-proprietary, web-based markup language for creating vocal dialogues between humans and computers. VoiceXML is similar to another common markup language -- HTML, the basic language of visual web pages. Just as a web browser renders HTML documents visually, a VoiceXML interpreter renders VoiceXML documents audibly. In this respect, one can think of the VoiceXML interpreter as a telephone-based, voice browser. As with HTML documents, VoiceXML documents have web URIs and can be located on any web server. However, instead of pointing a client-side web browser at a specific URI, citizens can access a VoiceXML application by calling a toll free telephone number from any ordinary telephone - cellular or traditional, touch-tone or rotary.

It’s not hard to think of a scenario where a local government or a university could publish an RSS feed with topical news, and have a phone number for students or citizens to call for more information. Depending on how the VoiceXML is structured, the caller could have the option of being transferred directly to the number associated with the information.

The trick would be, in my opinion, finding the right place within the RSS feed to put the phone number (if the publisher wanted to provide the option of an automatic transfer). Ideally, the phone number would be contained within its own RSS element. Glancing quickly at the RSS 2.0 spec, this could be something like the guid element. So, if a publisher was using a software package to author and publish RSS feeds, they would probably need to do a little experimenting to find the right place to place the phone number.

Because RSS and VoiceXML are both XML vocabularies, there are a number of standards-based methods for converting RSS to VoiceXML and using RSS feeds from within VoiceXML applications. The first method involves the use of eXstensible Style Sheet Language Transformations (XSLT). I have created a tutorial covering this technique and some of the issues relating to it. This technique is generally agnostic to the underlying technology used; XSLT transformations are supported in technologies like JSP, PHP, Perl, .NET and others.

To see it in action there is a demo application available at (800) 289-5570. Enter the following PIN when prompted: 9991422919. This example uses the latest headlines news feed from CNET News.com (news.com.com) and the XSLT file covered in my tutorial. This is only running on a demo platform, so I can’t guarantee anything on performance. Still, it gives you a sense of how an RSS feed sounds. This technology could allow travelers only equipped with cell phones to get the latest NOAA RSS weather reports, lobbyists to dial-in for legislative floor calendars, and rescue teams to phone for the latest operational instructions.

The other method for using RSS from within VoiceXML applications is to leverage the new data tag, an addition to the VoiceXML specification that is part of the developing VoiceXML 2.1 standard. Some excellent examples of this technique can be found on the VoiceXML Forum website at http://www.voicexmlreview.org/apr2004/columns/apr2004_speak_listen.html.

VoiceXML also allows for the playback of recorded audio. If one had an audio file that they want to include in a feed, a VoiceXML application could actually invoke the audio file and play it to the caller. There is a VoiceXML service at (800) 555-TELL that plays audio files. Give it a call and try listening to the “News Center” option.

One caveat -- most VoiceXML platforms only support certain audio formats, but the more common ones (WAV, MP3) are usually supported. VoiceXML also supports recording the audio of a call, so if one wanted to let callers post comments the application could record their audio and save it for later playback. There is actually a project called “Phone Blogger” that takes this approach (see www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger).

By using these techniques, governments that make information available to citizens through RSS feeds can dramatically expand the accessibility of these feeds by making them available to anyone with a telephone.

Mark J. Headd
Voice Technologies for Government
www.voiceingov.org
mheadd@voiceingov.org





[Editor's note: Commenting is turned off because of spamming. Mark is interested in hearing from readers who are interested in how that can use VoiceXML to augment what they are doing with RSS. Please email the author with your comments and we'll invite him to write a follow-up here at RSS in Government addressing your ideas and suggestions.]

When determining what RSS feed reader to download, thought should be given to security. More an more publishers are using RSS feeds as a way to deliver podcasts or media rich-content. Users of desktop software will want to find an RSS reader that allows for rich media to be delivered safely and securely.

Web surfers might want to give thought to another consideration of cross compatibility and synchronization. With the advances in RSS readers, many subscribers use multiple platforms to read their feeds. While this is convenient, if the the web surfer is not using a synchronized solution, they find themselves marking the same feed items read multiple times.

These days, aggregators are available in all shapes and sizes. Determine what type of RSS reader you would like to use to aggregate and manage your RSS feeds.

Selecting an RSS News Aggregator

I am involved in several free software projects, including one or two where I maintain the website. For one of those projects, we currently are updating the website. Ours is probably similar to other free software projects. We use a hosting service for several key services, including news, but we run our website on a web server that we own. In our case, we run most of our project on SourceForge and run the website on a third-party service, so the news and website are on different systems.

Not surprisingly, our project uses an RSS feed to pull news items from SourceForge to display on the project website.

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