Technical Definition
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds provide structured content updates. Google can use RSS for content discovery alongside sitemaps. Benefits: instant content change notification, easy to maintain automatically. Include in robots.txt or link in HTML head. Particularly useful for frequently updating content like news or blogs.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
RSS feeds are a way to publish content updates that computers can easily read. Google can use your RSS feed to discover new content quickly. It's especially helpful for blogs and news sites that publish often. It works alongside your sitemap to help Google find new content faster.
Related Terms
Content Discovery, Indexing, Blogs, News Sites
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