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What is RSS?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a technology that allows you to receive updates of specific content within “channels”, which when viewed within an RSS reader, provide summarized lists of web-content, along with links to the full version of the content.

Why Should I use Newscom RSS channels?

RSS saves you time and effort. With RSS, you don’t need to search for the images and stories that are most relevant to you. Instead, you load content category (RSS "channels") of interest to you in an RSS reader. Newscom then delivers the content right to your desktop. By using Newscom RSS you get:

Relevancy. You see only the images and stories you want from hundreds of providers.
Timeliness. Updates are sent to you throughout your work day.
Conciseness. You see one-line headlines and summaries. When you want to see the full image or story in more detail you simply click on the links provided which will take you back to the Newscom site.
Smoother workflow. Keep your RSS reader open and get consistently updated images and stories from Newscom.

Windows users: what do I need in order to view RSS channels and updates?

The only item required to view RSS content is an RSS reader. There are many different readers available, many of them free. Please refer to the listing above for suggested readers.

Windows users: How do I load a Newscom RSS channel into my reader?

Place your cursor over the channel name and right click your mouse. Select "copy shortcut" from the list of options. In your reader of choice (i.e. NewsGator Online or Google Beta Reader) copy the shortcut into the reader's "Add Feed URL" command (most readers have language to this effect for this particular command). The feed should load and begin updating.

Mac users: what do I need in order to read RSS channels and updates?

If you are running OSX and the latest version of Safari, you can use Safari to read RSS channels.

Open Safari
In Safari's menu bar, click Bookmarks>Show All Bookmarks
Create a bookmark folder called Newscom by clicking Bookmarks>Create Bookmark folder
Click the Bookmarks Bar under the Collections column on the left side of the window
With the Bookmark Bar still selected, drag the Newscom folder you just created to the right column of the window.

Go to the Newscom RSS PAGE
Choose an RSS channel that is relevent to your work
CONTROL-click the orange RSS icon
Choose ADD LINK TO BOOKMARKS...
Make sure the Bookmark Bar is selected in the drop-down box, and click
Under the Bookmark Bar, choose Newscom, and click Add.

Just keep Safari open, click the Newscom folder in your Bookmark Bar (below the address bar) and you are ready to read your Newscom channel
When you find an item that interests you, click either an image thumbnail or Read more...
You will be redirected to the Newscom site, where you can log on, purchase and download your image or story.

http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/safari/.

I use an earlier version of Mac OS and/or don’t use Safari. How do I read RSS channels?

You can use any third party RSS reader to read RSS channels. For a list of Mac RSS readers, please see http://email.about.com/cs/rssfeedreaders/tp/top_rss_mac.htm.

Why do I get code when I click the RSS icon, or link?

Seeing code means you haven't properly loaded the RSS channel into your RSS reader. Depending on whether you use Windows or a Mac, please review the appropriate question above.

How do I license an image or story that I see on a Newscom RSS channel?

When you locate an item you wish to license within a Newscom RSS update, simply click on the link provided to redirect to the Newscom website (make sure you are logged in to your Newscom account). Once in the Newscom site click on the "Buy" link to proceed with downloading.

How do I provide feedback on RSS to Newscom?

Please email us at support@newscom.com

Can I create my own RSS Channels?

Not yet. But you can let us know what interests you and we will work to create one.

Telephone: (800) 473-3332 or (571) 748-3698