What is an "RSS Feed"?

RSS stands for "Rich Site Summary" or "Really Simple Syndication," depending on the version. An RSS feed is simply a summary of recently posted content, formatted in such a way that it can be read by programs that automatically collect and display postings from blogs, news sites, and other content providers. For a basic introduction to RSS syndication, visit WhatIsRSS.com.

Publishers Marketplace offers RSS feeds for various pages: our bloggers' member pages, the Publishers Lunch Job Board, the Rights board, the Deals (members only), and Publishers Lunch

Depending on which program ("aggregator") you use to subscribe to ("syndicate") RSS feeds, there are various different ways to add a Marketplace feed. If you use a stand-alone program such as AmphetaDesk or NetNewsWire, consult that program's help page for instructions. There are also several good, free, Web-based aggregators (such as Google, Bloglines and NewsGator), and we provide links below to let you add feeds with a click. (Please note that you must already be subscribed to a service before you can add a feed to it.)

Most recent browsers will also detect when you're visiting a Marketplace page that offers a feed and will allow you to add the feed to your bookmarks.

Click on an icon to add the associated feed to the aggregator (feed reader) of your choice; note that you must already have an account with the aggregator before adding the feed. Scroll down for more information on the aggregators included on this page.