RSS Tricks
George Hotelling discusses effective methods for utilizing RSS feeds, including tracking Reddit posts, YouTube channels, email newsletters, Mastodon hashtags, and creating feeds from various websites using RSS Bridge.
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George Hotelling shares various methods for finding and utilizing RSS feeds effectively. He suggests using Reddit to monitor specific subreddits by accessing the top posts of the month through a tailored RSS link. For YouTube, users can follow any channel's feed directly, bypassing algorithmic recommendations. Email newsletters can be converted into RSS feeds using services like Kill The Newsletter, while Substack and similar platforms often have built-in RSS options. Web comics typically offer RSS feeds with embedded images. Hotelling also highlights the ability to follow Mastodon hashtags and bookmarks through RSS, allowing users to track discussions and save interesting posts. Podcasts inherently use RSS feeds, making them easy to follow. Additionally, RSS Bridge can create feeds from various websites, and users can utilize XPathBridge to monitor specific webpage elements. Lastly, Wikipedia edits can be tracked via RSS feeds, providing updates on changes to any page.
- Reddit can provide monthly top posts from specific subreddits via RSS.
- YouTube channels can be followed through RSS feeds for unfiltered content.
- Email newsletters can be converted to RSS feeds using services like Kill The Newsletter.
- Mastodon hashtags and bookmarks can be tracked through RSS feeds.
- RSS Bridge allows users to create feeds from various websites and monitor specific webpage changes.
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