RSS FAQs

What is an RSS Feed?

RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication." RSS is a way for Web sites to share their content with their Guests. Additionally, RSS provides Web users the ability to access all their favorite content, news and information without visiting dozens of Web sites -instead, it now enables you to go to one place. With RSS, DisneyDVD.com content that you select is automatically delivered directly to you, and can be turned on or off at any time. Think of it like a DVR (Example - TiVo) for the Web.

Guests can either read the content directly, or if they like, they can download software so that they can include DisneyDVD.com content on their own Web site with attribution.

Instead of remembering to visit each day, DisneyDVD.com content comes directly to your computer on a daily basis or at whatever interval you choose.

How do I get DisneyDVD.com delivered directly to me?

The first step is to get an RSS reader, also know as a News Aggregator. News aggregators are Web sites such as MyYahoo or Feedster, that allow you to quickly and easily subscribe to RSS feeds such as DisneyDVD.com is providing. These sites will host all the latest news and content updates for the feeds where you subscribe. All you have to do is sign up for them -- majority of which are free.

Once you've selected the RSS Reader that you like, just choose the DisneyDVD.com content areas you're interested in receiving and follow the instructions in your RSS reader to add the feed to your list. Typically, this involves copying and pasting the URL from DisneyDVD.com XML page into your RSS Reader. DisneyDVD.com feeds will then be delivered directly to you. Most commonly, you will find them under a "my feeds" tab. Click on the headlines that are of interest to you and you will be taken directly to the source.

For example, you sign up for a free MyYahoo account and add DisneyDVD.com content. When you log into MyYahoo, you will see your DisneyDVD.com content feed listed under the "My Sources" tab. Simply click on link to view DisneyDVD.com content.

Where can I find an RSS reader?

There are many free RSS readers that you can download. Some are Web-based readers and others are available as desktop software that can be downloaded and installed on your computer. Here are a few readers:

Desktop Readers

MyYahoo (my.yahoo.com)
MyFeedster (my.feedster.com)
MyMSN (my.msn.com)
NewsGator (newsgator.com)
Pluck (pluck.com, downloadable software and web edition options)
Rojo (rojo.com)

Web-based Readers

Bottomfeeder (Windows) (cincomsmalltalk.com/BottomFeeder/downloads.html)
FeedDemon (Windows) (feeddemon.com)
NewsMonster (Windows) (newsmonster.org)
Radio UserLand (Windows) (userland.com)
Netnewswire (Macintosh) (ranchero.com/netnewswire)
Shrook (Macintosh) (shrook.com)
MobileRSS (PDA) (mobilerss.net)

How do I add DisneyDVD.com content to my web site?

Choose the content feeds that you wish to add, and copy and paste the HTML code provided for you to an HTML page on your Web site.

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