RSS

Now let's talk about RSS - Really Simple Syndication. RSS is often talked about in conjunction with blogs because blogging software almost always creates an RSS feed for you. Blogger actually uses what is called an Atom feed. Follow a three-set process to make the most out of feeds with your blog.

1. To set up the feed, go to your settings and click on the Site Feed link. Select "Yes" in the "Publish Site Feed" box. If you are using a blogspot URL, Blogger will automatically assigned a site feed URL for you. If you are publishing your blog, you will need to choose a directory on your server and a file name (I usually use atom.xml) as your site feed. Blogger Help File on Site Feeds.
2. In your sidebar, you will need to post a link to your feed in your quick links area. Simply point the link to the URL contained in the Site Feed settings area.
3. Atom cannot be read by all RSS readers. To ensure maximum usability, use Feedburner (www.feedburner.com) to create a feed that can be read by different types of readers. This service will also provide statistics on how much your feed is being used.