Comments on: The RSS Curse http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/ The theory of social networks and the evolution of the web. Studying the social web, network theory, blogging and privacy issues of the internet. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:54:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: David http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-987 David Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:12:11 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-987 I think you have some interesting observations here. The main point as I see it is that you may not fully understand RSS or how to properly leverage it. If you do understand it, then you may not know which applications to use to put RSS to work for you on a level greater than you can imagine. I find that the vast majority of online businesses and entrepreneurs haven't a clue as to how to use RSS to achieve high placement in the SERP's and enjoy the benefits that result from such listings. I own my categories (#1) in Google, Yahoo!, and Windows Live Search thanks to RSS and leveraging its capabilities. And... Yahoo! alone shows over 1 BILLION results for my main category. So... it isn't some obscure, non-competitive category. It may be that you need professional advice... if so, you have my email and I can certainly show you the results of which I speak. I think you have some interesting observations here. The main point as I see it is that you may not fully understand RSS or how to properly leverage it. If you do understand it, then you may not know which applications to use to put RSS to work for you on a level greater than you can imagine.

I find that the vast majority of online businesses and entrepreneurs haven’t a clue as to how to use RSS to achieve high placement in the SERP’s and enjoy the benefits that result from such listings.

I own my categories (#1) in Google, Yahoo!, and Windows Live Search thanks to RSS and leveraging its capabilities. And… Yahoo! alone shows over 1 BILLION results for my main category. So… it isn’t some obscure, non-competitive category.

It may be that you need professional advice… if so, you have my email and I can certainly show you the results of which I speak.

]]> By: robojiannis http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-860 robojiannis Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:56:56 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-860 @David you're right on this one. I have developed the habit to read only the headlines at my feed and go to the blog to read the whole post. @Justin My problem was, that I looked for new sources (I also use Mixx, SU, reddit and sometimes even Digg) and occasionally also wrote comments, but I just didn't subscribe. @David
you’re right on this one. I have developed the habit to read only the headlines at my feed and go to the blog to read the whole post.

@Justin
My problem was, that I looked for new sources (I also use Mixx, SU, reddit and sometimes even Digg) and occasionally also wrote comments, but I just didn’t subscribe.

]]> By: Justin Kistner http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-855 Justin Kistner Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:32:11 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-855 I don't think the curse is in keeping found things found, but rather not continuing to scour. For example, I found this site on Mixx. That's one source I use for discovering fresh feeds. Then there is Twitter where my friends turn me on to good stuff. I'm also a big proponent of Yahoo! Pipes powered dashboards that introduces me to new content. That's not to say that there aren't those who rest on their feed consuming laurels that could use this blog post's virtual kick in the pants. ;) I don’t think the curse is in keeping found things found, but rather not continuing to scour. For example, I found this site on Mixx. That’s one source I use for discovering fresh feeds. Then there is Twitter where my friends turn me on to good stuff. I’m also a big proponent of Yahoo! Pipes powered dashboards that introduces me to new content.

That’s not to say that there aren’t those who rest on their feed consuming laurels that could use this blog post’s virtual kick in the pants. ;)

]]> By: David Lano http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-854 David Lano Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:52:26 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-854 Robojiannis, Another RSS curse I have been thinking about lately is this: While using RSS, the reader is stripped from the blog/website environment and is only left with raw text, images, and video at best. Not only is it more difficult for the reader (using RSS) to interact with the blog/website community, but the overall 'feeling' that comes along with visiting a particular blog/website becomes remote and unassociated with the content the reader receives via RSS. This creates a separation between the reader, author, and others participating in the conversation. Eventually, each post (delivered via RSS) blends together with all the others, and the information becomes one huge clump of lifeless content. Robojiannis,

Another RSS curse I have been thinking about lately is this:

While using RSS, the reader is stripped from the blog/website environment and is only left with raw text, images, and video at best.

Not only is it more difficult for the reader (using RSS) to interact with the blog/website community, but the overall ‘feeling’ that comes along with visiting a particular blog/website becomes remote and unassociated with the content the reader receives via RSS.

This creates a separation between the reader, author, and others participating in the conversation. Eventually, each post (delivered via RSS) blends together with all the others, and the information becomes one huge clump of lifeless content.

]]> By: robojiannis http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-544 robojiannis Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:46:59 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-544 @Stephen indeed, but you might get your hands on a brand new cyborg foot. And cyborg feet are cool! @Stephen
indeed, but you might get your hands on a brand new cyborg foot.
And cyborg feet are cool!

]]> By: Stephen Fletcher http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-505 Stephen Fletcher Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:23:21 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-505 "Delete All my subscriptions" - Wow, that's going to be hard to do. I just don't know if I can, it will be like cutting of a foot and then scrambling around to sew it back on! “Delete All my subscriptions” - Wow, that’s going to be hard to do. I just don’t know if I can, it will be like cutting of a foot and then scrambling around to sew it back on!

]]> By: robojiannis http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-503 robojiannis Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:08:55 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-503 @ Barry I'm constantly using Stumble upon for inspiration. It's indeed a great resource. The problem was that I was too cozy with my feeds, so I didn't subscribe to any new ones. @PMB Surowiecki's book played a fundamental role in my master thesis research and still remains a footnote to my writings. I'll have to come back to you with suggestions. I deleted most of my feeds (their down to about 20) and I'm in the process of looking for new blogs. @ Barry
I’m constantly using Stumble upon for inspiration. It’s indeed a great resource. The problem was that I was too cozy with my feeds, so I didn’t subscribe to any new ones.

@PMB
Surowiecki’s book played a fundamental role in my master thesis research and still remains a footnote to my writings.

I’ll have to come back to you with suggestions. I deleted most of my feeds (their down to about 20) and I’m in the process of looking for new blogs.

]]> By: Paul M. Banas http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-498 Paul M. Banas Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:49:17 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-498 I think this post hits on a really good point. By narrowcasting your focus on your interests or niche, you can quickly become smug, complacent, and xenophobic. When I think back about Surowiecki's four conditions of a wise crowd, Diversity of Opinion is one of the most critical. Any suggestions to add to a marketing/advertising heavy feed list? I think this post hits on a really good point. By narrowcasting your focus on your interests or niche, you can quickly become smug, complacent, and xenophobic.

When I think back about Surowiecki’s four conditions of a wise crowd, Diversity of Opinion is one of the most critical.

Any suggestions to add to a marketing/advertising heavy feed list?

]]> By: Barry Welford http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-485 Barry Welford Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:02:30 +0000 http://changemod.com/755/2008/02/12/rss-curse/#comment-485 You have some excellent points there, Jiannis. I agree it's important to keep your horizons wide. In addition you may wish to throw in a little randomness. Checking out websites from like-minded people in StumbleUpon could be one way. You have some excellent points there, Jiannis. I agree it’s important to keep your horizons wide. In addition you may wish to throw in a little randomness. Checking out websites from like-minded people in StumbleUpon could be one way.

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