How about RSS for mapletrader.com?

[parsissn]

RSS would be a really nice addition to the site. It would allow those who desire to keep up with the posts / news throughout the day. I did a quick search and see that there is a RSS add on for vBulletin. Might be something to add to the site.

Mark

[Fred Henderson]

What is an RSS?

[parsissn]

What is RSS?

Depending on whom you ask, RSS stands for "Real Simple Syndication" or "Rich Site Summary." An RSS file contains headlines, summaries and links that are formatted in XML (eXtensible Markup Language) so that they may be read by a program.

How do I use RSS?

The most common use of RSS is viewing news with an RSS reader, also known as a news aggregator. There are three types of news aggregators: stand-alone programs, e-mail-integrated applications, and Web-based aggregators.

How is RSS different than an e-mail newsletter?

E-mail newsletters are usually delivered at a time chosen by the publisher. RSS gives you more control by always being available and staying updated. Another advantage RSS has over e-mail is that you don't have to supply an e-mail address to get the headlines.

How is RSS different than a Web site?

RSS is usually a slimmed-down version of a Web site. Images and other supplementary information are not included in an RSS feed. Typically just the headlines are provided via RSS.

[Fred Henderson]

If the host wants it, so be it. I am not aganist change but I like this site the way it is.

[Kim]

Mark,
Thanks for the suggestion - I guess I still am not really sure how RSS works or what it would exactly do, but I'm guessing it would take our webmaster some time to install, and I don't want to ask him to do that right now. We're currently working on installing a program which will allow for photos in the "for sale" sections, so that's about all the time our small budget will allow at this point.
Kim

[325abn]

This is a great site for sure.

Wish I could buy more stuff from the Mapleguys!!